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How inequalities are affecting the response to COVID-19

Nasima Begum By , and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted:

In a recent clip widely shared on social media, Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis highlighted the inequalities at the heart of the current COVID-19 emergency, describing it as “a public health issue with huge ramifications for social welfare and a social welfare issue with huge ramifications for public health”. Here, Dr Bella Starling, Professor Arpana Verma and […]

Examining the impact of social distancing on older adults

Tine BuffelCamilla Lewis By , , , and Filed Under: Health and Care Posted:

Social distancing has transformed the lives of everyone in society. However, some groups have been affected more than others, such as those already socially isolated, people in poor health, or those living in low-income communities. In this blog, Tine Buffel, Patty Doran, Camilla Lewis, Chris Phillipson and Sophie Yarker, from the Manchester Urban Ageing Research […]

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