Editorial What is the power of community? In edition 21 we uncover stories from across Europe to find out the true meaning of community, talking with the people working at …
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Why collaborating with communities is essential to eradicate health inequalities
95.3 million people (representing 22% of the population) are at risk of poverty or social exclusion in the EU. Creating an inclusive society requires the maintenance and promotion of health …
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Breaking the stigma: welcome to the Men’s Shed movement
Loneliness is on the rise in Ireland. In a primary study undertaken by the European Commission, over 20% of respondents in Ireland reported feeling lonely – the highest level in …
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Period poverty: the impact of Scotland’s revolutionary Act one year on
Having access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education are basic needs. But for many across Europe period poverty is still an issue. Currently 1 in 10 girls …
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Curbing the crisis: the impact of Energy Cafés
Europe’s households endured one of the toughest winters this past season. The spike in energy costs have had devastating impacts on many people across the continent, often forcing them to …
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Cultura en Vena: injecting culture into health
How can culture and art contribute to our health and wellbeing? For some, paintings, music, dance and other forms of arts and culture might go unnoticed, for others they are …
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Everybody counts: stopping the cycle of social exclusion
Current crises have led to a stark increase in inequalities across the EU. A new Science-for-Policy report recently illustrated the effect that spikes in energy and household expenditures have had …
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Can municipalities be umbrella settings for health?
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health, and thereby their wellbeing and quality of life. All to often, the focus …
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Can times of crisis provide an opportunity for change for health and wellbeing?
Churchill famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. The focus on public health since the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wave of new opportunities to strengthen health and wellbeing. The pandemic …
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Could social innovation be the answer in times of crisis?
Social systems across Europe are under immense strain. This includes the health system, facing – amongst other challenges –chronic staff shortages, insufficient and inefficient funding, and rising service demands, all …
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Healthy and active ageing: looking through an economic lens
Improved life expectancy in Europe is a triumph for public health and health services. But it has also led to large changes in the age structure of populations. This has …
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Children worry about the economy too
Children pick up on conversations more than you probably realise. As turbulent times continue to affect those most vulnerable in our societies, it is important that we don’t shy away …
From crisis to catalyst: it’s time to prioritise health and wellbeing
A cost-of-living crisis is more than just an economic squeeze: it is a public health emergency. A new report, from Public Health Wales, explores the cost-of-living crisis and unveils how …
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Why were social factors ignored during the pandemic?
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Europe in February 2020, government responses primarily aimed to ‘flatten the curve’ of infection rates to prevent illness and death and the overburdening of the health system. However, they failed to consider the impact …
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