As an independent, urban health foundation, we work in the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark on complex urban health challenges. By looking at the global evidence on childhood obesity, we’ve decided to focus our efforts on:
This report brings together evidence on behaviour change and the experiences of families living in inner-city areas of London, alongside insights from data and learnings from interventions on the ground. Developed in partnership with The Behavioural Insights Team, it features the views of experts in health, education, food and business.
Bite Size launch Our event captured rich insights from speakers including journalist Rosie Boycott and chef Jamie Oliver on the barriers and opportunities when tackling child obesity.
Shifting from willpower to environments and breaking the link with low incomes
Our key findingsPrioritising your children's happiness
Child obesity has been a growing problem worldwide for the past 40 years
The issue in numbersPractical principles for tackling childhood obesity
“If you don’t have much money, you go for cheap empty calories”
Views on child obesity
02 May, 2019
As an urban health foundation, we explore how living in cities impacts on people’s health and wellbeing. We use our own insights and learn from others, identifying what works to inform practice and policy.
30 April, 2019
Our Neighbourhood Schemes focus on driving change around a health issue within a small geography or defined community, targeting the issue from many angles.
18 April, 2019
We take a place-based approach to addressing complex health issues prevalent in urban areas, focused on driving better health locally and testing whole-system solutions.