Aims & Objectives

Our core focus of improving population health and reducing health inequalities in Glasgow, and Scotland, is underpinned by a commitment to advocating for health equity. This includes a commitment to anti-racism and highlighting the issues faced by different marginalised communities, such as LGBT+ groups and people with disabilities, recognising the intersectional issues which compound and cut across socioeconomic status, to ensure optimal health can be achieved for all.

This work is directed towards four main aims:

To create and test new models for understanding the patterns, and causes, of Glasgow's enduring poor health, particularly among the most vulnerable communities, while identifying potential solutions and actions for improvement.
To bring excellent and innovative population health research together with the work of policymakers and service providers to accelerate and strengthen processes for better and more equal health for all.
To develop greater capacity for effective action to improve health through educational processes and events, provision of regular communications, and organisational and professional development.
To be a focus for the exchange of ideas, independent thinking, analysis and debate about population health, health inequalities and inclusion, linked with similar activities elsewhere in the world.