Addressing health inequalities

Addressing health inequalities at Manchester

Health inequalities span the globe, affecting individuals, communities and populations.

From gender to geography, economics to ethnicity, all of these factors and more affect the opportunities people have to lead healthy lives.

At The University of Manchester we are leading the way, bringing together some of the best academic minds from across our disciplines that span primary care, medicine, business, law, policy, and health economics though to urban planning, data science, engineering and environmental health. We’re creating and sharing knowledge to understand our world and directly change it for the better.

COVID-19 research projects

Our researchers are investigating the impact of a global pandemic and multiple lockdowns on existing and emerging inequalities in our society.

Find out more : about our response to COVID-19.

A global perspective

Our academics are working with partners around the world to address issues of access to healthcare, and responding to different challenges around the world.

Discover more about our work in Kenya

African nurse preparing to administer vaccine.

Healthy policy environment

We're supporting policymakers and practitioners on a local, national and international scale to tackle the challenges of health inequalities.

Find out more : about our healthy policy environment.

Interdisciplinary working

We bring together experts across disciplines to collaborate and innovate solutions to to address health inequalities.

Discover more : about our interdisciplinary working.

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News

Backing for bid where Mancunians’ first-hand experiences can drive health policy and progress

Manchester has been working on a bid to be a funded Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), which is a local-government led partnership, to increase research capacity in areas where there are high levels of need or deprivation.

Close up of half the faces of three women.

University of Manchester, Boots and No7 secure multi-million-pound funding for dermatology research

It will explore how skin influenced by melanin, with the goal of delivering effective skincare solutions that address the needs of all people.

University launches study with local authorities to tackle domestic burning habits and air pollution

It seeks to understand the motivations behind burning solid fuels, improve community knowledge and public health in Greater Manchester.

Discrimination is the biggest career obstacle for women of colour in the NHS

A recent article highlights the research into inequalities within the NHS, highlighting the discrimination and under-representation of black and ethnic minority women.

#BeeWell working to improve wellbeing as latest international life satisfaction scores are released

The latest OECD PISA report revealed this week that the average life satisfaction of young people in the UK is the 2nd lowest in the OECD.

Experts outline how to reduce COVID-19 health inequalities for ethnic minority groups

The paper builds on research already completed during the pandemic which demonstrated that ethnic minority groups were disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Research

Determinants of inequalities

Social, demographic and environmental drivers determine the health experiences of different communities and people. At The University of Manchester, we investigate the root cause of health inequalities and apply effective solutions to resolve these challenges.

Deepening divides

Manchester research adds to a growing body of evidence highlighting the urgent need to address regional health inequalities and improve productivity in the North.

Ethnicity

The Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) is the UK’s leading centre of research into ethnic, racial and religious inequalities.

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Air quality

Air pollution is not only bad for our environment, but particularly for our health, with disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities.

Discover our policy recommendations

Unequal outcomes

Access to decent healthcare and experience of healthy lifestyles and outcomes can dramatically impact people’s lives. At The University of Manchester, we are using our expertise to understand how health inequalities can have lasting consequences for individuals and communities.

Mental health

Our researchers are looking at why individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds are statistically more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis than other groups in the UK, but are the least likely to access psychological care, and what needs to be done to change this.

Digital inequities

The Christabel Pankhurst Institute is investigating how health inequities are caused or exacerbated by the introduction of digital technology in health and social care settings.

Productivity

University research into health inequalities shows that investing in the health of the population could translate directly into substantial gains in productivity and output.

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Making an impact

We’re committed to making a difference to communities on a local, national and global scale. Researchers are delivering proactive solutions to tackle the inequalities they identify.

Creativity, health and wellbeing cafés

Collaboration between the creative and health and care sectors has never been more important, particularly at a time when Greater Manchester aspires to become the first Creative Health City Region.

Power in Place

Discover evidence-led solutions from University of Manchester experts for thriving and sustainable communities.

Smart technologies

Our research is empowering Indonesian patients to use technology to monitor their risk of cardiovascular disease and helping to extend life expectancy.

Research institutes and centres

At Manchester we are bringing together expertise from across the University and our partners to meet the challenges posed by health inequalities. Our interdisciplinary institutes and centres look at health through a broad range of lenses.

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Work with us

Together, we can tackle inequalities.

At Manchester, we're committed to achieving health equity Whatever your discipline or interest, work with us to help create a healthier future for people and communities in Greater Manchester, across the country and around the world.