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Mariah Kelly

@mariahkelly.bsky.social
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Policy at the Health Foundation. Passionate about health inequalities & mental health

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
2026 is set to be a big year for devolution and health. With strategic authorities expected to get legal responsibility for improving health and health inequalities, @mariahkelly.bsky.social​ argues that building evidence of what works best at the regional level is crucial⬇️ bit.ly/4kog3pl
The image shows a person with long blonde hair smiling and wearing a black top, with text which reads 'This year’s English devolution agenda presents a unique opportunity to drive forward progress on health and inequalities.
Mariah Kelly
Policy Officer'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
The English Devolution Bill offers a real opportunity to build healthier places across England. In this blog, @mariahkelly.bsky.social​ and Katherine Merrifield set out why strategic authorities are central to this mission. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3IsdGD5
‘Improving health must be a shared endeavour – and strategic authorities are central to this mission. The English Devolution Bill presents a rare and timely opportunity to turn ambition into action.’ Mariah Kelly, Policy Officer and Katherine Merrifield, Assistant Director at the Health Foundation
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
To improve young people’s mental health, government must tackle child poverty, support parental wellbeing and invest in youth services. Nicholas Kofi Adjei from @liverpooluni.bsky.social​​ argues that strengthening emotional support is not optional, it is essential⬇️ bit.ly/4lXuAY6
'By tackling poverty and supporting parents and caregivers, we can create the conditions in which young people feel cared for, listened to and valued.' Dr Nicholas Kofi Adjei, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
As many children and young people enter a new academic year and MPs return to parliament, Mariah Kelly writes for Children & Young People Now​ on why the seasonal reset presents a decisive moment for the government to focus on improving emotional support for young people. Read more ⬇️
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Why the government must improve emotional support for young people - CYP Now
As September begins, the country shifts back into gear - MPs return to Parliament after the summer recess, and many children and young people are embarking on a new academic year.
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Mariah Kelly @mariahkelly.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
New article out today sharing the findings from @healthfoundation.bsky.social's emotional support for young people programme, and setting out why government must act to support better health and wellbeing for young people: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/comm...
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Why the government must improve emotional support for young people - CYP Now
As September begins, the country shifts back into gear - MPs return to Parliament after the summer recess, and many children and young people are embarking on a new academic year.
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Mariah Kelly @mariahkelly.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Has been fantastic to be involved in this important programme exploring the impact of social and economic factors on the emotional support that young people receive. Our briefing, published today, shares findings from the programme and identifies policy changes to support young people and families⬇️
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