Join us for presentations on our latest research and other recent studies and a policy panel discussing the implications on Friday 17 November, 10am-1pm in Westminster and online.
Our new research showing the biological impact of poor housing on health has received widespread media coverage. But what does this new evidence mean for policy makers and those trying to design better housing policies to support better health in the future?
We will be sharing our evidence, and other recent studies, followed by a panel discussion with experts from local government, health, industry, campaigners and thinktanks.
10am Welcome: Professor Meena Kumari, ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change, ISER
Research presentations 10.10am-12noon
- The biological impact of poor housing on physical health: Dr Amy Clair (University of Essex and University of Adelaide)
- Home and Epigenome Explaining associations between housing quality and mental health: Faye Sanders (University of Bath)
- Evidence of the link between poor health and poor housing situations for children and young people: Dr Emma Hock (University of Sheffield)
12noon-1pm Panel discussion – chaired by Dr Jeremy William, Policy Evidence Lead on Net Zero and Place and Spatial Inequality, International Public Policy Observatory
Panellists:
- Danny Dorling, author and Professor, University of Oxford
- Darren Baxter, Principal Policy Advisor – Housing and Land- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Caroline Hughes, Senior Advisor, Building Research Establishment
- Adrian Coggins, Head of Wellbeing and Public Health, Essex County Council
- Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Director, Generation Rent
With housing policy likely to be a key issue for the next General Election and for devolved and local governments around the UK, this promises to be an interesting event for those interested in using robust scientific evidence for effective policy making.
The event finishes at 1pm, followed by a networking lunch for those attending in person.
Attendance is free but you must register in advance. Click here to register.