Reference Materials

Trailblazers: Primary care and health inequalities

This report explores how primary care can play a critical role in reducing health inequalities, particularly in communities facing high levels of deprivation.

Published on: 28th October 2025

Reference type: Article

Framework to implement a life course approach in practice

The WHO Framework to implement a life course approach in practice summarizes current evidence to reorient health systems to produce health and well-being, draws on global examples of implementation, and […]

Published on: 28th October 2025

Reference type: Framework

Gender equality in a changing world

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of gender equality in EU and OECD countries, and suggests paths forward to a more inclusive and prosperous future.

Published on: 28th October 2025

Reference type: Article

Walking, wheeling, and cycling annual report 2024 to 2025

Published on: 24th September 2025

Reference type: Research and evidence

Sport and active lifestyles survey

Published on: 22nd September 2025

Reference type: Research and evidence

What are health inequalities?

Published on: 3rd September 2025

Reference type: Guidance

Cardiovascular disease prevention plan for Wales: An ABCD plus approach

Published on: 1st September 2025

Reference type: Strategy

Tackling child poverty: A Scottish policy model 

This spotlight feature analyses Scotland’s approach to tackling child poverty through policy, investment, and adopting a public health lens, offering lessons for other countries.   Child poverty in the UK  […]

Published on: 26th August 2025

Reference type: Article

Factors associated with childhood out-of-home care entry and re-entry in high income countries: A systematic review of reviews

Out-of-home care placements can profoundly impact children, families, and society. This systematic review synthesises findings from existing reviews on factors associated with entry and re-entry into out-of-home care. The evidence […]

Published on: 15th August 2025

Reference type: Article

Comparative relationships between physical and verbal abuse of children, life course mental well-being and trends in exposure: A multi-study secondary analysis of cross-sectional surveys in England and Wales

This study examined relationships between physical and verbal abuse in childhood and adult mental well-being. The study, published in the journal BMJ Open, used data from surveys conducted in Wales […]

Authors: Mark Bellis, Karen Hughes, Kat Ford, Zara Quigg, Nadia Butler

Published on: 6th August 2025

Reference type: Journal