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.
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.
Healthy policy environment
We're supporting policymakers and practitioners on a local, national and international scale to tackle the challenges of health inequalities.
Interdisciplinary working
We bring together experts across disciplines to collaborate and innovate solutions to to address health inequalities.
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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.
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Ethnicity
The Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) is the UK’s leading centre of research into ethnic, racial and religious inequalities.
Air quality
Air pollution is not only bad for our environment, but particularly for our health, with disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities.
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.
Read more about the relationship between digital technology and health inequities
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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.
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.
Read more : about our University's analysis and ideas on preventing, detecting, and treating cancer.
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.
- Health organisation, policy and economics (HOPE)
- Centre for Dynamics on Ethnicity (CoDE)
- Global Development Institute (GDI)
- Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI)
- Work and Equalities Institute (WEI)
- Manchester Environmental Research Institute (MERI)
- The Christabel Pankhurst Institute
- Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research
- Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
- NIHR – Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Greater Manchester
- Health e-research Centre
Events
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Policing the Crisis Reloaded: Stop and Search, Gang Violence Matrix, and Structural Racism
4 October 2023, 4pm-6pm
In the first event of the new Racial and Justice Seminar Series, Katrina Ffrench, founder and director of UNJUST, will talk about the organisation's campaign to fight racism and vi.. -
Reflecting on Environmental NGOs in Regulation
4 October 2023, 5.30pm-7pm
An Inaugural Lecture by Professor Carolyn Abbot Environmental NGOs contribute to the regulatory space in a variety of ways. They can be involved in shaping the rules of regulatio..
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.
