Rethinking Health Inequalities: A Call for Action and Collaboration
Published: 29 April 2025
Join the Centre for Public Policy and colleagues at the wider University of Glasgow for a conference to discuss how we build evidence-based policies that create real, lasting impact on Scotland’s health outcomes
Scotland has long grappled with persistent health inequalities, and in recent years, the situation has only become more urgent. Despite decades of research, reviews, and policy interventions, life expectancy growth has stalled, and health disparities remain widespread. This raises the pressing question: What needs to change?
The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) is proud to co-host the "Rethinking Health Inequalities" conference in partnership with the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences and Glasgow Changing Futures. This day-long event will bring together a diverse group of changemakers—including academic researchers, policymakers, NHS and voluntary sector practitioners—to explore how we can build evidence-based policies that create real, lasting impact on Scotland’s health outcomes.
Event Details:
Date: 2nd June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, Room 103A/B
Lunch provided
Key Topics and Sessions:
The event will feature expert speakers on a range of critical topics, including:
- Primary care and community-based approaches to improving health outcomes.
- Creating evidence-based policy solutions aimed at addressing the root causes of health inequalities in Scotland.
- Health priorities ahead of the 2026 Holyrood Election, with discussions on the political priorities and policy.
Featured Speakers:
Prof. Petra Meier, the University’s Academic Lead for Healthy and Equitable Futures, will share her insights on working with policy partners to maximise health and wellbeing, and introduce the new Glasgow Changing Futures Initiative.
Paul Johnston, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland, will provide a keynote speech on the latest developments in tackling health inequalities.
Dr. David Blane and Dr. Carey Lunan from the Scottish Deep End Project, along with Tejesh Mistry, Chief Executive of Voluntary Health Scotland, and Leanne McBride, Chance to Change will explore the role of primary care and the voluntary sector in creating healthier communities.
Why Attend?
This event is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in public health, policy, and social justice to come together and contribute to the development of practical, evidence-based solutions for Scotland’s health inequality crisis. Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, practitioner or community organiser, your insights and ideas will be a crucial part of the conversation.
The conference will not only highlight current challenges but will also serve as a platform to showcase innovative, forward-thinking approaches to addressing health disparities.
Space is limited, so sign up is required via Eventbrite.
Register here
First published: 29 April 2025
