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Our research

We work closely with a broad network of key partners across numerous high-impact initiatives. Working together to directly influence policies locally, nationally and internationally to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Research Programmes

We have a range of infrastructure programmes that explore the factors affecting health inequalities. These programmes and initiatives help us understand what works to improve health and reduce inequalities.

  • The centre's mission is to investigate the social determinants of health and to develop strategies to reduce health inequalities. It aims to provide scientific and policy evidence to support WHO and its member states in implementing effective inter-sectoral policies that address health equity across the life course.

  • The NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR) is rising to the challenge of influencing government policy by generating the evidence needed to inform and shape research-driven decisions. This will help put in place and strengthen the building blocks of good health that are needed for all of us to live healthier lives.

  • PHIRST teams have evaluated a range of public health initiatives, from ways to address gambling harms through to active travel schemes. Exploring the impact of weight management programmes and moving the delivery of drug and alcohol services from in-person to online.

  • Liverpool's Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) programme will boost research capacity and ability within local government. It aims to build a culture of always using evidence when making decisions.

  • GroundsWell aims to drive community innovation applying systems science that maximise the contribution of Urban Green and Blue Space to the primary prevention of, and reduction of inequalities in, non communicable diseases (NCD) in urban settings.

  • NIHR ARCs are regional collaborations between organisations that undertake applied health and care research. The NIHR has awarded £135 million over five years to 15 ARCs across England. ARCs support applied health and care research that responds to the needs of local populations and health and care systems.

  • The places in which we live can make us healthy or ill. Clean air, quality housing, parks, public transport, access to shops, arts and cultural opportunities, schools and health services all make a difference to our physical and mental health. Unfortunately, some areas have more unhealthy environments which means people living in these areas experience poorer health.

  • HIP-R hosts a range of current and previous projects, analysing determinants of health and wellbeing, have delivered quantifiable change on health equality in a local and national setting.

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Research resources

Tools and materials to support collaboration, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based practice.

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Research partnerships

We work with a diverse range of partners, from local communities to national and international organisations and research institutions, to deliver meaningful change.