People's Health Trust

Who we are

We work with communities to stop people dying too young, and help them live longer, healthier lives.

People are dying too young because of the unfair conditions in which they live and work.

Life expectancy rose for a hundred years, but in the last decade it has gone backwards — with the steepest declines in the most disadvantaged areas. Across Great Britain, people in these neighbourhoods die up to 13 years earlier than those in the wealthiest places.

• Men born in the most disadvantaged part of England die nearly 10 years earlier than men born in the wealthiest places. In Wales this figure is 9 years.
• Women die nearly 8 years earlier in the most disadvantaged areas of both England and Wales.
• In Scotland, men’s life expectancy is 13 years lower in the most disadvantaged areas compared with the least. For women, this figure is 10.5 years.

It doesn’t have to be this way. These inequalities are driven by changeable factors such as poor housing, low-paid work, and limited access to good education, clean air and natural spaces. People’s Health Trust exists to end this unfairness and ensure everyone has the chance to live a long, healthy life.

Our culture and values

True

We are true to our vision to address health inequalities, and work with local people to make improved health a reality in their communities. Our approach is rooted in listening and learning from local people.

Strong

We speak out and stand up for our principles to support local people. We engage our critics and supporters and be active in boldly challenging health injustice, discrimination, racism and oppression.

Together

There is strength in unity: we will develop deep connections with marginalised people and others who share our values. We strive to create solutions alongside those most affected to bring about health justice and ensure all voices and ideas are heard.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer. Our diversity data shows that we are currently under-represented by certain groups of people. We particularly encourage applications from people from racially minoritised communities, disabled people and people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods.