Infohub
Here you will find resources from our membership base, like case studies, reports, policy insights and examples of good practice.
We also include some sources from external organisations who are engaged in the fight against poverty. We hope you find them useful.
If you have a resource you would like to share with the network, please contact us.
State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 (report, by Professor Matt Ashton)
The State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 report warns of rising ill health, declining life expectancy, and worsening mental health, exacerbated by high deprivation and poverty in the city.
Understanding Health Inequality (presentation by Professor Matthew Ashton, Director of Public HealthLiverpool)
Liverpool faces severe health inequalities. Life expectancy is low, with poverty and lifestyle factors driving issues like obesity, mental health concerns, and chronic illness. The city aims to address root social causes.
Deepening poverty driving poor health (presentation by Katie Schmuecker, Principal Policy Adviser, Joseph Rowntree Foundation)
Katie Schmuecker calls for urgent reforms: an Essentials Guarantee in Universal Credit, better housing support, and welfare assistance to combat poverty’s health impacts.
A Rapid Situational Analysis on Child and Family Poverty in Cheshire and Merseyside(August 2024)
In Cheshire and Merseyside, 100,300 children live in poverty, with rising rates since 2021, health issues, and low educational outcomes, especially for disadvantaged groups.
Talking about social security effectively
The cost of living crisis is exposing structural hardship and increasing disillusionment with politics. People support stronger social security but doubt its feasibility. Effective communication can inspire belief in possible change.
Better Stories: How to support people with first-hand experience to do great media interviews
Across the UK, personal stories are reshaping public understanding of social issues. During Covid-19, it’s crucial for journalists to highlight the impact on communities. This guide offers advice on safely sharing first-hand stories and collaborating with journalists to enhance campaign relevance.
Reporting poverty: a guide for media professionals
Poverty, affecting 14 million in the UK, means lacking resources for basic needs like food and utilities. It includes struggles with living costs, debt, and low-paid work, worsened by the pandemic. This guide helps journalists report on these issues accurately and sensitively.