Impact on Urban Health

Last year, we published data from the largest study to date on health and wellbeing in Lambeth and Southwark. (https://lnkd.in/ePHXZwbN) Over 5000 people across Lambeth and Southwark answered our survey. They told us about where they live, how they felt about their local area, and their health. Conducted by Opinium, the survey was developed through a co-creation group made up of local partners and seven trained community members who led on both the survey design, and the selection of themes to be explored in more detail. To explore the selected themes - housing, trust in healthcare, and access to healthcare services in more detail, ClearView ran Exploration Labs. These are focus groups where community members were able to reflect on and share their experiences. The resulting study, Health & Wellbeing in Lambeth & Southwark: Insights from Local Communities highlighted significant disparities in health in these boroughs. Some of the findings are stark: 📊 There is a notable gap in reporting good health between homeowners (77%) and renters (66%). ❎ Half of the residents seeking mental health support found it difficult to access. 🩺 There are significant disparities trust in healthcare professionals between demographic groups, diverging among men (80%) and women (70%), younger and older people, and ethnic groups. This study expands what we know about the persistence of health inequalities in Lambeth and Southwark. We can see how time and time again, people already living with health conditions, on lower incomes, and those from minoritised communities face more challenges when it comes to developing and maintaining good health. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ePHXZwbN

Applications are invited for a three-year collaborative PhD studentship. You'll focus on retrofitting, health, and inequality, with a particular focus on air pollution, damp, and mould. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8ggK_Dn

🏘️ Living in low quality, insecure housing can have a huge impact on people’s health. Last year, we found out what residents of Lambeth and Southwark have to say about how their homes affect their health. Find out more about our research here: https://lnkd.in/ePHXZwbN

Delighted to see our Portfolio Manager, Rachel Pidgeon, quoted in Air Quality News: "‘Wood burning stoves are a growing source of air pollution in urban areas like London, and that has severe consequences for people’s health." https://lnkd.in/eQFdc7Mg

On #CleanAirNight, learn more about wood burning: 🔥 Why it devastates health, particularly in urban areas ⚖️ Why it's a social justice issue 🫰 Why it's always the more expensive way to heat a home 🌍 How it harms the planet https://lnkd.in/eDUKt97Q

It's #CleanAirNight! 🌖 You can get involved by: 🔥 Learning about wood burning: How it harms health and the planet by visiting the Clean Air Hub and exploring #CleanAirNight 🔥 Sharing what you learn with your family, friends and community to spark conversations about the harms of wood burning and protect everyone’s health. Find out the facts now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4w4EVua

📢 Calling all primary schools! Our friends at School Food Matters are hosting a free webinar to help primary schools establish and run successful breakfast clubs serving tasty, nutritious food. Whether you’ve applied to be an 'early adopter' of the government’s free breakfast club programme or are simply looking to enhance your school’s offering, this session is packed with valuable insights! 🗓️ When: Tuesday 21 January 2025, 12-1pm 💻 Register now: https://bit.ly/4aomNyx #SchoolFoodMatters #BreakfastClubs

Even homes using newer “ecodesign” wood burners are three times more polluted than those without 🔥 Help spark a conversation about wood burning by learning and sharing the facts ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4w4EVua

‘For families like mine, living on a low income, we have run out of corners to cut’ The increased demand for energy during the winter means that many families face hard choices to keep safe and warm. 🌬️ Children forced to live in cold and damp conditions are vulnerable to worsening respiratory conditions and poor mental health. That’s why we’re supporting Changing Realities (https://lnkd.in/eQgHrBKe) to amplify the voices of families impacted by poverty in policy discussions. #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Poverty #EnergyCrisis #Policy https://lnkd.in/ehxPrs5Y

The latest evidence shows that wood burning hurts your health, your wallet, and the planet ❤️🩹 Learn the facts on the Clean Air Hub ⬇️ #CleanAirNight cleanairnight.org.uk