Health Equals
The UK’s campaign for improving health opportunities. Together, let's #MakeHealthEqual.
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- Burning wood is putting our health on the line – and it doesn’t just pollute our homes; our neighbours are at risk too. We all deserve clean, healthy air. That’s why we’re supporting our member @globalactionplan.bsky.social on #CleanAirNight. Find out more here. 👉bit.ly/4jSDcQm
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- How many years of your life could you stand to lose because of where you are born? Across the UK, that number can be as high as 16. We asked rapper and campaigner Darren McGarvey what he thought was driving this - to him the answers are obvious. This is what he had to say. 👇
- Cold, damp and mould aren’t just housing issues – they’re health issues. Tracy knows this all too well – her story shows why urgent action is needed. We took her experience to The Independent to call for change. Make our demands louder by emailing your MP today. 👉bit.ly/4oJsTyJ
- Hazmat Loungewear has been making headlines and sparking conversations about how our homes shape our health. We’re thrilled to share that Roxhill Media has shortlisted us for Best PR Campaign in the Health & Wellness category! Explore the campaign here. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- How many years of your life could you stand to lose because of where you are born? Across the UK, that number can be as high as 16. We asked rapper and campaigner Darren McGarvey what he thought was driving this - to him the answers are obvious. This is what he had to say. 👇
- Reposted by Health EqualsIt's not fair that because of things like income and housing, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years. We're pleased to become an official supporter of @healthequals.bsky.social coalition to #MakeHealthEqual in the UK. Find out more here ⬇️ healthequals.org.uk
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- Lots of us will be preparing to host family or visit the homes of loved ones for the festive season. But millions of us live with issues like damp, mould and cold – and it doesn’t go away for Christmas. We took to the streets with Kwajo Tweneboa to see what Londoners think needs to change. 👇️
- If you are on a lower income, you’re more likely to have issues like damp, mould and cold in your home. Hazmat loungewear is not a real solution to this problem. Explore what we're calling for to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉️bit.ly/4nHViVo
- Kerry’s home should have been her safe space after years without one. Instead, it made her ill — and then she became homeless again. Kerry shared her story as part of our Hazmat Loungewear campaign, which was featured in the Metro this week. 👇️
- How many years of your life could you stand to lose because of where you are born? Across the UK, that number can be as high as 16. We asked rapper and campaigner Darren McGarvey what he thought was driving this - to him the answers are obvious. This is what he had to say. 👇
- No one should need protective clothing to stay healthy in their homes. But for millions of us in the UK, issues like damp, cold and mould are putting our mental and physical wellbeing on the line. A hazmat suit is an absurd solution. We're calling for the real ones. 👉bit.ly/3LiIWG1
- We shouldn't need to wear protective clothing to stay warm, dry and healthy in our own home. But since 1 in 4 of us in the UK are living in homes with issues like damp, cold and mould – it's an absurd solution for a very real problem. Demand change – email your MP today. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- Today, we're proud to support @nea.org.uk on #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay. No one should have to choose between debt and having a warm, healthy home for their children to grow up in. The energy crisis must end. Raise awareness. Push for action.👉bit.ly/3XNPhvM
- Every child deserves the best start in life. But new insights from @thekingsfund.bsky.social show that too many are growing up in poverty – and it’s harming their health. The solution? It’s bigger than health policy. We need cross-government action. Read more here. 👉️bit.ly/48mmvHP
- Every child deserves a good-quality, warm, and safe home. But children across the UK are growing up with damp, cold and mould in their homes — putting their health on the line. They shouldn’t need a hazmat suit to stay healthy at home. Help us call for real solutions. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- Hazmat Loungewear. Because more than one in four of us are living in homes that could make us ill. Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Homes that harm our health are part of the problem. Be part of a real solution to #MakeHealthEqual. Act now. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
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- TV property expert Martin Roberts backs our call to #MakeHealthEqual – because 15M people in the UK risk illness from the homes they live in. Damp, cold & mould are health hazards that can cut lives short. Everyone deserves a healthy home. Ask your MP to act today. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- Our homes are the foundation of health and wellbeing. But many struggle to keep a decent roof over their heads—pushing more into homelessness, with devastating health impacts. We're proud to support our member @crisis-uk.bsky.social, in calling for action in the Budget. 👉bit.ly/4oScjhb
- Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Cold, damp and mould are part of the problem. This isn’t the solution. For a real solution – explore our campaign. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
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- Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in the UK. Cold, damp and mould are part of the problem. This isn’t the solution. For the real solutions – explore our campaign. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
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- Older private renters are living with damp, mould and cold in their homes – and it’s threatening their health and wellbeing. That’s why our supporter @independentage.bsky.social, joined us at the Launch of Hazmat Loungewear. Find out more about what we are calling for.👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- Kids shouldn’t need a hazmat suit to play in their homes. Across the UK, too many children are growing up in homes with damp, cold, and mould—making them ill with coughs, colds, and wheezing. Hazmat Loungewear isn’t the real solution. Find out what we’re calling for.👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
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- Growing up into a healthy, thriving adult is a lot harder when our childhood homes make us ill. Millions of us in the UK are living with issues like damp, mould and cold. The health impacts can be huge, especially for children. Call for a solution – ask your MP to act. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- You shouldn't need a hazmat suit to relax and unwind in your home. But when we are living with damp, cold and mould, our homes become a hindrance to our health and wellbeing. Be part of the solution. Ask your MP to act. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
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- If you are on a lower income, you’re more likely to have issues like damp, mould and cold in your home. Hazmat loungewear is not a real solution to this problem. Explore what we're calling for to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉️bit.ly/4nHViVo
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- Yesterday, we took to Central London to bring our new campaign — Hazmat Loungewear — to life. Our goal? To spark conversation and raise awareness that no one should have to protect themselves from the very place meant to keep them safe. 👇
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- We shouldn't need to wear protective clothing to stay warm, dry and healthy in our own home. But since 1 in 4 of us in the UK are living in homes with issues like damp, cold and mould – it's an absurd solution for a very real problem. Demand change – email your MP today. 👉bit.ly/4nHViVo
- If you’re living with damp, cold and mould in your home, you’re not alone. These issues are impacting millions of us in the UK – putting our wellbeing on the line. Tomorrow, we're launching our new campaign pushing the government to act. Learn more about some of the issues here. 👉 bit.ly/3LnYatm
- 1 in 4 of us in the UK live in homes that are bad for our health. Awaab’s Law, introduced this week, is a key milestone in addressing this. But it needs to go further - private renters deserve healthy homes too. Here's the change we want to see. 👉️ bit.ly/4qTD6ez
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- Our data released today has found that 15 million people in the UK live with damp, mould and cold in their homes. 🔴 No one should have to live in a home that damages their health. Explore the findings from our survey here. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/data_insight...
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- Young people are bearing the brunt of a worsening mental health crisis in the UK. 🔴 We've just released new analysis showing that the number of young people struggling with their mental health has more than doubled since 2009. It's not just unfair, it's totally preventable.👉https://bit.ly/4orwdPz
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- Which MPs showed their support for #MakeHealthEqual at the Conservative party conference? 🟢 It's been motivating to have Lord Davies of Gower join our champions network, alongside over 100 cross-party MPs, as well as the Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Stuart MP offer his support for our work. 👇
- Ever seen this message: Insufficient funds?⛔ You’ll know that doing the basics, such as filling the fridge and topping up the gas, isn't always possible. To #MakeHealthEqual, we need more money in our pockets – so everyone can access the building blocks of health. 👉bit.ly/3W7Ln0h
- In parts of the UK, lives are being cut short by up to 16 years and our environment is part of the problem. Limited access to nature, clean green spaces, waterways, and air damages our health. Ask your MP to #MakeHealthEqual across the building blocks of health. 👉 bit.ly/4guMfFn
- Our early experiences, relationships and education build the foundation for a healthy future. But not all children have the same start. We need to #MakeHealthEqual so every child can grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. 👉bit.ly/48Lgje0
- Improving our income, homes, work, childhoods, communities, and environment can help #MakeHealthEqual. Thank you to our members and supporters for coming to see us at #CPC25 in Manchester – from @citizensadvice.bsky.social to @mind.org.uk, @coalfieldsregen.bsky.social and @thinknpc.bsky.social. 👇
- Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years across the UK, and work is part of the problem. Unstable hours, unsafe conditions, toxic workplace cultures, or overwhelming demands can take a serious toll. You can be part of the solution by asking your MP to #MakeHealthEqual.👉 bit.ly/3K38ypr
- A house isn’t a home when it’s cold, unsafe, or when you’re unsure how long you can stay. A real home offers more than shelter — it brings stability, comfort, and peace of mind. But for too many, that’s not reality. 🏚️ Learn how homes can help to #MakeHealthEqual. 👉 bit.ly/3VNkZso
- Lives are being cut short by up to 16 years in parts of the UK, and having enough money to stay afloat is part of the problem. When money is tight, it becomes harder to stay healthy. Ask your MP to #MakeHealthEqual and take action across the building blocks of health. 👉bit.ly/3K38ypr
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- We're at the Conservative party conference in Manchester! 👋 We’ll be engaging MPs, councillors and others in our call to #MakeHealthEqual. If you're here, come and see us at stand 21. 📍 #CPC25
- The air we breathe and the spaces around us all play a powerful role in our well-being. Breathing clean air, having leafy, well-maintained parks, streams, lakes and coastlines to visit makes us healthier. To #MakeHealthEqual, we all need a healthy environment. 👉bit.ly/42pBRci
