Health and Social Care
Clare Bambra, Julia Lynch and Katherine Smith, authors of 'Getting Better', argue that declining healthy life expectancy and widening health inequalities in the UK are the result of political and economic choices, such as austerity, weak regulation and inequality, meaning they can be reversed through sustained policy action on welfare, public services and social conditions if there is political will.…Read more
Magda Romanska, author of 'Digital Access to the Performing Arts', highlights how the pandemic proved that digital theatre could dramatically expand access for disabled and marginalised audiences, but most institutions abandoned streaming after reopening, revealing persistent inequalities in cultural access.…Read more
George Miller discusses the What Is It For? book series, inspired by Gauguin’s existential questions, arguing that in an age of global “polycrisis,” critically examining the purpose of institutions can help us imagine better alternatives, even if it cannot solve problems outright.…Read more
This year on the Transforming Society podcast, we’ve highlighted the stories behind research that tackles society’s biggest challenges and sparks meaningful change.…Read more
Janine Ewen shows how her mother’s disability and terminal cancer, stemming from a decade of domestic abuse, reveal the lifelong health consequences of such violence and the urgent need for sustained, accessible support for survivors.…Read more
Elizabeth Cotton, author of UberTherapy, explores how the rise of digital therapy platforms has triggered a regulatory reckoning, as governments, professionals, and consumers struggle to ensure safety, accountability, and fairness within an AI-driven mental health marketplace.…Read more
Bethany Francis highlights how a growing number of vegan mothers in the UK face gaps in healthcare support due to professionals’ limited training in vegan nutrition, emphasizing the need to integrate veganism into medical education for more informed and inclusive care.…Read more
The UK’s failure to provide universal social care, despite the immense value of unpaid care, reflects a deep political neglect and lack of recognition for carers' needs and rights.…Read more
Cordelia Freeman, author of 'Magic Misoprostol', discusses how misoprostol’s transformation from an ulcer drug into a life-saving abortion pill highlights the vital role of acompañantes in reshaping reproductive healthcare and access in restrictive environments.…Read more
Michael Salter discusses how survivors of child sexual abuse material remain among the internet’s most neglected victims, enduring lifelong violations while tech companies and governments prioritize digital freedom over their safety and justice.…Read more