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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

An 18-year gap in life expectancy exists between some communities in the UK. We support the @healthequals.bsky.social campaign calling for a change in the law to tackle health inequalities. Explore the campaign and find out how you can get involved. 👉 bit.ly/4bGLDLR

Poster of Life Expectancy campaign showing the 'Reduced' label and the following text: Life Expectancy Reduced by up to 18 Years. Lives are being cut short in parts of the UK. We need a change in the law to close the life expectancy gap.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🧠 Poor mental health across adolescence can have lasting impacts. New research by @katie-taylor.bsky.social found that young people with consistently poor mental health were more likely to be NEET at age 23. Read our policy brief: equalisehealthequity.org/2026/09/09/m... #MentalHealth #NEET

Figure 1b: Mental health across adolescence.
Y axis: % in the NEET category at age 23.
Best mental health at both ages: 13.6%.
Poorest at age 14 only: 17.6%.
Poorest at age 17 only: 18.7%.
Poorest mental health at both ages: 21.7%.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Jason Arday. His scholarship, teaching and public work challenged racism and inequality, inspiring so many. We honour his legacy and extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, colleagues, students and communities.

Quote from Professor Jason Arday on a dark green background reading, 'Every human life has a purpose. Imagine what might happen if we were all united in the just cause of valuing all human being equally. Then maybe, just maybe, all kinds of great things might be possible.'

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Great to take part in the #UPENConference! It was a pleasure to host our table, share our work, and connect with so many colleagues across the sector. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! #Research #UPEN #HealthEquity

Equalise members Audrey Tan and Maham Khawaja sitting at a table with Equalise flyers, posters, and a tall Equalise banner next to them.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Yesterday at @glasgow.ac.uk we brought together partners and collaborators for our Equalise Centre Day, sharing ideas, updates (and dinner!) as we continue working towards health equity. Huge thanks to our speakers including @publichealthscot.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social @vhscotland.bsky.social.

Equalise members and partners chatting over tea and coffee.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#Equalise Co-Director @anne-mcmunn.bsky.social gave expert oral evidence to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) select committee on Carers Allowance today, together with @carerstrust.bsky.social and @carers-uk.bsky.social 📣 Watch/listen to the panel: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Anne McMunn giving oral evidence in Parliament.

Anne McMunn and colleague Enrico Pfeifer standing in front of stained glass windows in Parliament.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We had a wonderful and productive day today at our #Equalise Centre Day! Thank you to all the colleagues, partners and speakers for sharing knowledge, updates and vision, as we continue our journey towards health equity. #HealthEquity #ESRC

Equalise speaker presenting in front of a screen.

Equalise colleagues sitting at a table and talking, adding post-it notes to a big piece of paper.

Equalise Co-Directors Yvonne Kelly and Anne McMunn presenting in front of a screen.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Equalise Co-Director @anne-mcmunn.bsky.social and Equalise members @baowenxue.bsky.social and @enrico-ucl.bsky.social had a great and productive couple of days at the @qar-netcare.bsky.social Workshop on 'Care and Inequality: Bridging Research and Practice' in Sheffield. #Equalise #HealthEquity

Baowen Xue, Anne McMunn and Enrico Pfeifer standing next to the QAR-Net banner at a QAR-Net Workshop.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We had a wonderful and productive day yesterday at our Equalise inaugural Centre Day! 🎉 Thank you to all the colleagues and partners who got involved, shared their work, and continue supporting our vision towards health equity. @yvonne-kelly.bsky.social @anne-mcmunn.bsky.social #HealthEquity #ESRC

Anne McMunn and Yvonne Kelly standing in a conference room and presenting at the Equalise Centre Day.

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Equalise: ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity @equalise.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Equalise has officially launched! 📣 We had a wonderful and productive day yesterday at our ESRC Centre for Lifecourse Health Equity launch event. Thank you to all the colleagues, partners and attendees for a truly special event, marking the beginning of our journey towards lifecourse health equity.

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