Health inequalities: good advice, good health and a good society

Benefits and work

29 April 2025

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.

We are aiming to conduct research and influence policy across three broad themes:

  • Economic activity. Our forthcoming 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 (TBC)

  • Poverty (TBC)

We are also establishing a new 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. All of the project's outputs are available below.

Publications

April 2025

A 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.

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