Addressing health inequalities through employment
Employment is one of the most important determinants of physical and mental health and, despite some variation in devolution settlements, the unique powers that strategic authorities (SAs) have in relation to regional employment policy are a lever with which health inequalities can be addressed. This research, carried out by Centre for Local Economic Strategies and The King’s Fund, draws on insights from mayors and SA officers to highlights ways in which employment programmes could be scaled and amplified to achieve greater impact on narrowing health inequalities.