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Health as a social movement

Alone together: who’s lonely and how do we measure it?

Blog

15 Jan 2018

Tom Harrison

On the “most depressing day of year”, also known as Blue Monday, Tom Harrison explores the epidemic of loneliness that often accompanies the end of the holiday season.
Connecting Communities in Derbyshire

Blog

05 Jan 2018

Tom Harrison

Derbyshire has been given a huge opportunity to transform services. Wellbeing Erewash, a consortium of organisations which cover a 110km area in the East of Derbyshire, has bold ambitions to mainstream community-centred approaches to health and care.
Why we need a Community Health Service

Blog

19 Dec 2017

Bill Graham

Building healthy communities will only come when we understand that health care goes far beyond doctors, medicine and hospitals. Bill Graham explains his vision for a Community Health Service, where community and third sector organisations are integral.
Self-care doesn't mean less healthcare

Blog

15 Nov 2017

Tom Harrison

The need for a healthcare system that prioritises self-care is urgent regardless of austerity.
Greater Manchester: restoring regenerative public services

Blog

03 Nov 2017

Tom Harrison

The Tony Wilson quote “we do things differently here” resonated amongst the plethora of initiatives that is helping drive up public health innovation across Greater Manchester.
What makes a social movement successful?

Blog

23 Oct 2017

Ian Burbidge

From anti-tobacco campaigners to Black Lives Matters, social movements have a history of driving change. But how do social movements work, and how can we make change happen at a smaller scale in our communities?
Releasing energy for change in our communities: social movements in health

Report

23 Oct 2017

How can we liberate and harness energy for change in our communities? Reflections from the Health as Social Movement project.
Social movements – an opportunity to disrupt our sense of normality

Blog

15 Aug 2017

Miro Griffiths

Disability Studies scholar Miro Griffiths argues that we need to disrupt our understanding of ‘normal’ in order for disabled people to benefit from a social movement for health.
Finding the moment – learning from the anti-tobacco movement

Blog

30 Jun 2017

Tom Harrison

The fight against smoking is a national success story, but its history provides lessons for all involved in public health.
A happy society needs more than mindfulness

Blog

21 Mar 2017

Tom Harrison

International Happiness day gives us a chance to reflect on how we all support the creation of a healthy society, and moving beyond a focus wellbeing might help us get there faster.