Health inequalities: good advice, good health and a good society
We are conducting research with the support of the Health Foundation on how social and economic issues impact health inequalities. We will draw upon the expertise of, and data collected by, our local network to better understand the factors affecting health outcomes at the individual level - and explore the role advice can play in improving outcomes. All of the project's outputs are available below.
Research themes
We are aiming to conduct research and influence policy across three broad themes:
Economic activity. Our first report on this theme examines how our clients’ health is shaped by their experiences in and out of work, and how differences in resources and support available are driving unequal outcomes.
Housing. Our second report looks at the different ways in which our clients' housing situations have impacted their health, across the private rented sector, social housing, and temporary accommodation. It identifies areas where government action is needed to ensure that the benefits of their housing reforms are felt as widely as possible.
Poverty (TBC)
Data visualisation
We are establishing a new quantitative data dashboard (coming soon) to collate what we know about health outcomes for people who come to Citizens Advice for support with health-related benefits.
We will also regularly update our qualitative storybank, compiling the client case studies generated throughout the project:
Publications
May 2026
Research report by Ed Pemberton exploring the links between housing and health, across the private rented, social housing, and temporary accommodation sectors.
July 2025
Research report by Ed Pemberton and Emily Lynn on the relationship between economic activity and health inequalities.
Report by Emily Lynn on Chapeltown and specialist employment advice.
April 2025
Short essay by Ed Pemberton and Emily Lynn, using emerging insights from our research to reflect on the government's plans for disability benefits reform.
Participant information text
Participant information 45.2 KB for people who have completed our survey about mental wellbeing.