The Latest Breaking News from Clare Bambra

Britain’s shorter children reveal a grim story about austerity, but its scars run far deeper

Since 2010, our five-year-olds have been showing signs of reduced growth, a likely symptom of policies that have led to impoverished lives

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

'Quite a few flaws' in pandemic planning: Newcastle professor gives evidence in first week of Covid-19 Inquiry

Prof Clare Bambra and Prof Michael Marmot gave evidence at the Covid-19 Inquiry in its first week.

Chronicle Live · Jun 19, 2023

UK ‘underprepared for severe pandemic because of planning for no-deal Brexit’

A Cabinet Office official accepted that lockdowns, lengthy closure of schools and ‘total economic collapse’ were not considered in pandemic planning.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Life expectancy for northern babies ‘a year less than’ others in England

The new Health Equity North institute of experts has reported other worrying inequalities too.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

More NHS funding for North East's deprived areas vital to avoid 'twindemic'

The North East's high rates of chronic health problems and child poverty make us vulnerable to the impact of a 'twindemic', experts said.

Chronicle Live · Nov 9, 2022

Liz Truss's Government 'must keep commitment to Level Up health in areas like the North East', urges professor

Prof Clare Bambra has voiced concerns that the new Liz Truss-led Government is moving away from previous commitments to Level Up health.

Chronicle Live · Oct 5, 2022

Mental health ‘worse’ in North after pandemic, report finds

The Northern Health Science Alliance has conducted a review of how the Covid-19 restrictions affected the English regions.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022