Ruth Lowe
@ruthlowe.bsky.social
health inequalities policy | work @ health equals (hosted by the health foundation) | previously @ nhs confed / leigh day / academy of medical sciences / nhs hee | views my own
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This campaign is supported by @healthequals.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This campaign is supported by @healthequals.bsky.social
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Today, we brought this message to Westminster with other organisations, ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget.
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today, we brought this message to Westminster with other organisations, ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget.
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
📢 Chancellor Rachel Reeves: restore housing benefit to match the true cost of rent.
Join us and take action today: bit.ly/3V1d76a
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We've arrived at #LDConf in Bournemouth! 👋
Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing our campaign to #MakeHealthEqual and a stark reality: lives are still being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK.
If you're here, come and see us at stand PS7. 📍
Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing our campaign to #MakeHealthEqual and a stark reality: lives are still being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK.
If you're here, come and see us at stand PS7. 📍
September 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We've arrived at #LDConf in Bournemouth! 👋
Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing our campaign to #MakeHealthEqual and a stark reality: lives are still being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK.
If you're here, come and see us at stand PS7. 📍
Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing our campaign to #MakeHealthEqual and a stark reality: lives are still being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK.
If you're here, come and see us at stand PS7. 📍
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Great article from Emma Lewell MP pointing out how she felt from the 2015 welfare vote & how it has haunted her ever since.
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I remember walking through the voting lobby in 2015 to vote in favour of the Welfare Reform and Work Bill.
www.politicshome.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Great article from Emma Lewell MP pointing out how she felt from the 2015 welfare vote & how it has haunted her ever since.
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Cardiovascular disease is the single biggest contributor in the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest areas in England 💔
Our chance at having good heart health shouldn't be impacted by where we live, our sex, or our ethnicity.
Read our report on cardiovascular inequalities below 🔗
Our chance at having good heart health shouldn't be impacted by where we live, our sex, or our ethnicity.
Read our report on cardiovascular inequalities below 🔗
June 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Cardiovascular disease is the single biggest contributor in the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest areas in England 💔
Our chance at having good heart health shouldn't be impacted by where we live, our sex, or our ethnicity.
Read our report on cardiovascular inequalities below 🔗
Our chance at having good heart health shouldn't be impacted by where we live, our sex, or our ethnicity.
Read our report on cardiovascular inequalities below 🔗
The big 5-0! Join our campaign to make health equal (it's free!) -> healthequals.org.uk/become-a-sup...
June 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The big 5-0! Join our campaign to make health equal (it's free!) -> healthequals.org.uk/become-a-sup...
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NEW BLOG: What action can we take to tackle England's fraying health?
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
NEW BLOG: What action can we take to tackle England's fraying health?
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
@jobibby.bsky.social unpicks the findings of our latest briefing on mortality trends, and argues for a shift to prevention-led services and a cross-government commitment to improving the nation's health ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3FfZmfD
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New @who.int report shows social determinants can be responsible for dramatic reductions in healthy life expectancy.
It includes the vital role of campaigning organisations such as our colleagues @healthequals.bsky.social ⬇
It includes the vital role of campaigning organisations such as our colleagues @healthequals.bsky.social ⬇
World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity
Preventable life expectancy gaps are worsening across social groups, which are cutting lives short, sometimes by decades.
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May 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New @who.int report shows social determinants can be responsible for dramatic reductions in healthy life expectancy.
It includes the vital role of campaigning organisations such as our colleagues @healthequals.bsky.social ⬇
It includes the vital role of campaigning organisations such as our colleagues @healthequals.bsky.social ⬇
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Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social calls the findings of our analysis with @lshtm.bsky.social a health check we can’t ignore, and says improving the nation’s health is a necessity for economic growth and social stability.
Read more ⬇
bit.ly/4dvXg86
Read more ⬇
bit.ly/4dvXg86
May 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social calls the findings of our analysis with @lshtm.bsky.social a health check we can’t ignore, and says improving the nation’s health is a necessity for economic growth and social stability.
Read more ⬇
bit.ly/4dvXg86
Read more ⬇
bit.ly/4dvXg86
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We’re calling on the UK Government to restore housing benefit so that it matches the true cost of rent.
Your MP has the power to help make this happen.
Email your MP today and urge them to act: bit.ly/42qWC7J
Your MP has the power to help make this happen.
Email your MP today and urge them to act: bit.ly/42qWC7J
Email your MP: Restore housing benefits to match the cost of rent
Keeping housing benefits frozen is pushing people towards homelessness.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We’re calling on the UK Government to restore housing benefit so that it matches the true cost of rent.
Your MP has the power to help make this happen.
Email your MP today and urge them to act: bit.ly/42qWC7J
Your MP has the power to help make this happen.
Email your MP today and urge them to act: bit.ly/42qWC7J
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Just three in every 100 privately rented properties listed in England are affordable for people on housing benefit. 📉
Using their interactive map, you can find out about how many affordable rental properties there are in your local area. 👉 public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
Using their interactive map, you can find out about how many affordable rental properties there are in your local area. 👉 public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
Affordable homes for renters needing housing benefits – Crisis UK
A Flourish data visualization by The Health Foundation
public.flourish.studio
April 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Just three in every 100 privately rented properties listed in England are affordable for people on housing benefit. 📉
Using their interactive map, you can find out about how many affordable rental properties there are in your local area. 👉 public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
Using their interactive map, you can find out about how many affordable rental properties there are in your local area. 👉 public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
Housing benefit is frozen from today and this new study from @crisis-uk.bsky.social supported by us at @healthequals.bsky.social shows that it already only covers 2.5% of private rentals listed in England - pushing renters into homelessness or substandard homes that impact their health
Only 2.5% of private rentals in England affordable on housing benefit, study finds
Only 2.5% of private rentals in England affordable on housing benefit, study finds
Exclusive: Charities say freeze to housing benefit will push more people into rent arrears and homelessness
Only 2.5% of private rented homes in England were affordable for people on housing benefit last year, with charities warning that more people will be pushed into rent arrears and homelessness as a freeze on the benefit takes effect.
From Tuesday, housing benefit rates will be locked at current rates until 2026, affecting 5.7m households on low income which rely on it to cover rent. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Housing benefit is frozen from today and this new study from @crisis-uk.bsky.social supported by us at @healthequals.bsky.social shows that it already only covers 2.5% of private rentals listed in England - pushing renters into homelessness or substandard homes that impact their health
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"Being healthy is shaped by the world around us, from the homes we live in to the air we breathe and the money in our pockets." 🟢
Great to hear one of our Parliamentary Champions @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social ask Liz Kendall about the moral case for tackling the social determinants of health. 👇
Great to hear one of our Parliamentary Champions @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social ask Liz Kendall about the moral case for tackling the social determinants of health. 👇
March 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"Being healthy is shaped by the world around us, from the homes we live in to the air we breathe and the money in our pockets." 🟢
Great to hear one of our Parliamentary Champions @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social ask Liz Kendall about the moral case for tackling the social determinants of health. 👇
Great to hear one of our Parliamentary Champions @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social ask Liz Kendall about the moral case for tackling the social determinants of health. 👇
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Affordable, warm & safe housing is a cornerstone to good health. But too many people don't have an adequate place to call home. 🏠
Inspiring to attend @crisis-uk.bsky.social's #EndingHomelessness APPG today to hear from experts on how unaffordable private rents are affecting people’s health. 👇
Inspiring to attend @crisis-uk.bsky.social's #EndingHomelessness APPG today to hear from experts on how unaffordable private rents are affecting people’s health. 👇
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Affordable, warm & safe housing is a cornerstone to good health. But too many people don't have an adequate place to call home. 🏠
Inspiring to attend @crisis-uk.bsky.social's #EndingHomelessness APPG today to hear from experts on how unaffordable private rents are affecting people’s health. 👇
Inspiring to attend @crisis-uk.bsky.social's #EndingHomelessness APPG today to hear from experts on how unaffordable private rents are affecting people’s health. 👇
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Benefits are a lifeline for people living with disabilities & ill health in the UK. 🔴
Any plans to cut them would make the UK's already stark health inequalities even worse.
Here’s what some of our members and supporters have said about the proposed plans to change health & disability benefits. 🧵
Any plans to cut them would make the UK's already stark health inequalities even worse.
Here’s what some of our members and supporters have said about the proposed plans to change health & disability benefits. 🧵
March 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Benefits are a lifeline for people living with disabilities & ill health in the UK. 🔴
Any plans to cut them would make the UK's already stark health inequalities even worse.
Here’s what some of our members and supporters have said about the proposed plans to change health & disability benefits. 🧵
Any plans to cut them would make the UK's already stark health inequalities even worse.
Here’s what some of our members and supporters have said about the proposed plans to change health & disability benefits. 🧵
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What mental illnesses are being ‘over diagnosed’ and who by? And what effect is that supposedly having on claims for PIP which uses a functional not diagnostic test? It’s so important that public & political debates about mental health, illness and social security are informed by robust evidence
March 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What mental illnesses are being ‘over diagnosed’ and who by? And what effect is that supposedly having on claims for PIP which uses a functional not diagnostic test? It’s so important that public & political debates about mental health, illness and social security are informed by robust evidence
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From the government, we must see a commitment to building social homes, to investing in housing benefit and to funding the right support to prevent homelessness before it happens.
If you're able to, please support our work to end homelessness: bit.ly/41xPI03
If you're able to, please support our work to end homelessness: bit.ly/41xPI03
February 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
From the government, we must see a commitment to building social homes, to investing in housing benefit and to funding the right support to prevent homelessness before it happens.
If you're able to, please support our work to end homelessness: bit.ly/41xPI03
If you're able to, please support our work to end homelessness: bit.ly/41xPI03
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Workers can’t get well soon without #SafeSickPay.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
March 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Workers can’t get well soon without #SafeSickPay.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
Today our coalition gave the ‘Get workers well soon’ card & petition signed by thousands to Number 10 Downing Street & DWP HQ.
To strengthen Statutory Sick Pay the Government must raise the rate & stop plans to reduce sick pay for 300,000 workers.
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Does your organisation want to put its voice behind our campaign to #MakeHealthEqual? ✊
Our supporters demonstrate the weight of collective influence and support for action on the building blocks of health.
It's easy to join us – just fill out our form. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/become-a-sup...
Our supporters demonstrate the weight of collective influence and support for action on the building blocks of health.
It's easy to join us – just fill out our form. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/become-a-sup...
February 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Does your organisation want to put its voice behind our campaign to #MakeHealthEqual? ✊
Our supporters demonstrate the weight of collective influence and support for action on the building blocks of health.
It's easy to join us – just fill out our form. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/become-a-sup...
Our supporters demonstrate the weight of collective influence and support for action on the building blocks of health.
It's easy to join us – just fill out our form. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/become-a-sup...
It was great to be at @cancerresearchuk.org ‘s launch of their cancer and health inequalities strategy last night - and especially invigorating to hear the speakers talk about another shift we need in health: from describing, to addressing inequalities
February 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It was great to be at @cancerresearchuk.org ‘s launch of their cancer and health inequalities strategy last night - and especially invigorating to hear the speakers talk about another shift we need in health: from describing, to addressing inequalities
Yesterday we @healthequals.bsky.social attended the @crisis-uk.bsky.social Ending Homelessness Summit. One thing's stuck with me, and that's how Ray, an expert by experience, put it: "a safe home is the start of someone's opportunity to build their life back.. it's a human right, not a human fight".
February 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Yesterday we @healthequals.bsky.social attended the @crisis-uk.bsky.social Ending Homelessness Summit. One thing's stuck with me, and that's how Ray, an expert by experience, put it: "a safe home is the start of someone's opportunity to build their life back.. it's a human right, not a human fight".
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The mad merry-go-round of spending on stop-gap accommodation for homeless.
Up 80% in a year. Huge waste of money that isn’t fixing the problem.
New report out from LSE and @crisis-uk.bsky.social reported in @financialtimes.com w @amyborrett.ft.com @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
on.ft.com/43d3q9U
Up 80% in a year. Huge waste of money that isn’t fixing the problem.
New report out from LSE and @crisis-uk.bsky.social reported in @financialtimes.com w @amyborrett.ft.com @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
on.ft.com/43d3q9U
February 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The mad merry-go-round of spending on stop-gap accommodation for homeless.
Up 80% in a year. Huge waste of money that isn’t fixing the problem.
New report out from LSE and @crisis-uk.bsky.social reported in @financialtimes.com w @amyborrett.ft.com @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
on.ft.com/43d3q9U
Up 80% in a year. Huge waste of money that isn’t fixing the problem.
New report out from LSE and @crisis-uk.bsky.social reported in @financialtimes.com w @amyborrett.ft.com @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social
on.ft.com/43d3q9U
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Our health is shaped by the world around us – good homes, stable jobs, social ties, green spaces, and clean air. 🌍
These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing.
When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇
youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...
These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing.
When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇
youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...
What are the building blocks of health and wellbeing?
YouTube video by Health Equals
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February 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our health is shaped by the world around us – good homes, stable jobs, social ties, green spaces, and clean air. 🌍
These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing.
When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇
youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...
These are what we call the building blocks of health and wellbeing.
When these building blocks are missing, our health suffers. Here's why. 👇
youtu.be/prAxFMyppIA?...
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We're proud to support @healthequals.bsky.social and their campaign to shape a society where each of us has access to the building blocks of good health.
Explore Louis and Lorcan's story ⬇️
Explore Louis and Lorcan's story ⬇️
Meet Louis & Lorcan, two kids who share everything – except the same life expectancy. 🎥
Why? Because of things like income, air quality, and housing, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years.
Explore their story and join us in demanding change. 👉 brnw.ch/21wQgXL
Why? Because of things like income, air quality, and housing, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years.
Explore their story and join us in demanding change. 👉 brnw.ch/21wQgXL
January 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We're proud to support @healthequals.bsky.social and their campaign to shape a society where each of us has access to the building blocks of good health.
Explore Louis and Lorcan's story ⬇️
Explore Louis and Lorcan's story ⬇️
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So despite all the fuss and noise, new data shows that the ULEZ expansion hasn’t hurt high street spending - it’s just helped clean up London’s air 💚
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
January 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So despite all the fuss and noise, new data shows that the ULEZ expansion hasn’t hurt high street spending - it’s just helped clean up London’s air 💚
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...
www.centreforcities.org/blog/ulez-ex...