Newcastle Becomes a Marmot City: A Step Towards Health Equality

This event, held at Newcastle City Council, was led by our Patron, Professor Sir Michael Marmot, and Alice Wiseman, Director of Public Health for Newcastle.

The launch is an important step in tackling health inequalities and creating a fairer, healthier future for all.

What is a Marmot City?

A Marmot City recognises that social factors – such as where we are born, grow, live, work, and age – affect our health.

By becoming a Marmot City, Newcastle is committed to improving these factors to ensure everyone has a fair chance at good health. This approach focuses on reducing health gaps by making policies that support better living conditions for all residents.

Why It Matters for Newcastle

Health inequalities are a big issue in the North East.

By following the Marmot approach, Newcastle aims to tackle the issues by working across different areas like health, education, housing, and jobs to improve overall wellbeing.

Professor Sir Michael Marmot is a global expert in health equality. His research stresses the need for change, and his support of Newcastle’s plan highlights the city’s commitment to better health for all.

Healthworks: Supporting the Vision

Healthworks is dedicated to reducing health inequalities.

Our work already follows Marmot principles, helping those who need it most. Through our programmes, we aim to improve health outcomes and create better opportunities for everyone.

What’s Next?

Newcastle becoming a Marmot City is just the start. It requires long-term teamwork and effort to make health equality a reality.

Healthworkswill continu e to support this plan, working with partners to make Newcastle a city where everyone can thrive.

We are excited to be part of this journey and look forward to seeing the positive changes it will bring.

Contact us to find out more about our work, and to explore how we can work together to enable people in the North East to live longer, healthier and happier lives.