A healthy standard of living – characterised by access to nutritious food, safe housing, clean environments, education, and healthcare – is essential for overall well-being because it supports physical health, mental stability, and social participation. When people lack these basic conditions, they are more likely to experience chronic illness, stress, and reduced life expectancy, which deepens health inequalities. Addressing these disparities requires systemic changes that ensure everyone, regardless of background or income, can live in conditions that promote good health.
Dorset’s hidden hunger
Video sharing brief personal stories from Dorset residents about struggling with food insecurity and highlights how common the issue is in the community
Jaywick: The most deprived town in Britain
Video exploring Jaywick, widely known as one of Britain’s most deprived towns, due to a severe housing shortage.
Income, debt and poverty
Explore the data and insights on how income, debt and poverty influence people’s health and contribute to health inequalities.
Impact of poor housing on mental wellbeing
Video highlighting how poor housing conditions negatively affect people’s mental wellbeing, emphasising the link between unstable or low‑quality homes and mental health challenges.
Your experiences of child food poverty
Listen to children’s personal experiences of food poverty in the UK, highlighting rising reliance on food banks, and the support provided through charities and free school meal vouchers.
