Publication of a qualitative synthesis review: A building block for effective...
Scientific research in DRIVERS on advocacy for health equity has been published in a leading US health systems journal, the Milbank Quarterly. Led by EuroHealthNet, this work aimed to consolidate...
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Low maternal education predicts poor health among babies
The first years of life are crucial in building the foundation for health and well-being throughout childhood and in later life. The DRIVERS project has focused on early childhood as one of three key...
View ArticleLower education leads to a more stressful working life; labour market...
Does investing in labour market policies (such as protective policies offering social provision for those out of work, or integrative policies aiding employment) lead to a less stressed workforce? It...
View ArticleDRIVERS policy briefs to improve health equity through policy and practice
DRIVERS has published targeted policy briefs focused on early childhood, employment & working conditions, and income & social protection. They gather the latest evidence from the project,...
View ArticleLaunch of the “World Social protection Report 2014/2015: Building economic...
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched the “World Social protection Report 2014/2015: Building economic recovery, inclusive development and social justice” The new report represents a...
View ArticleChances of experiencing ill-health reduce with higher rates of unemployment...
The financial and economic crisis which started in 2008 has increased poverty and unemployment across Europe. Unemployment insurance is a form of social protection that provides an income when people...
View Article“It is time to break the link between disadvantage & poor outcomes”– European...
From the 11th issue of EV Healthcare (05.02.2015): Pressure mounts for added focus on how social context impacts on health outcomes An ambitious call to improve Europeans' health by major shifts in...
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European policy makers support DRIVERS solutions to tackling health...
On Tuesday 3 February 2015, DRIVERS showcased its policy recommendations for improving health equity at its conference ‘Tackling societal challenges: solutions from DRIVERS for Health Equity’. The...
View ArticleDRIVERS publishes reports on early child development, employment & working...
Three reports are published today by the DRIVERS project. They detail the scientific work carried out by teams at University College London/UCL Institute of Health Equity, the Department of Medical...
View ArticleInvitation to DRIVERS conference: “Tackling societal challenges: solutions...
Tackling societal challenges: solutions from DRIVERS for Health Equity 3 February 2015 | 12.00 – 15.00 –Residence Palace (Polak room), Rue de La Loi 155, Brussels INVITATION EuroHealthNet and the...
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DRIVERS contributes to discussions on advocacy and tackling health...
The 7th annual European Public Health (EPH) Conference entitled “Mind the gap: Reducing inequalities in health and health care” took place in Glasgow, Scotland from 19 to 22 November 2014. DRIVERS...
View ArticlePolicy working seminar: ‘Recommendations for equity and well-being’ (23/10/2014)
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Important stakeholders provide valuable input and feedback to DRIVERS’ policy...
A working seminar entitled “DRIVERS recommendations for equity and well-being” was held on Thursday 23 October 2014 in Brussels. It brought together several DRIVERS partners and important stakeholders...
View ArticleDRIVERS is now on Twitter!
@DRIVERS4equity is now on Twitter! Follow us & keep abreast of the latest DRIVERS news @EuroHealthNet1 — DRIVERS4HealthEquity (@DRIVERS4equity) October 27, 2014 DRIVERS, with its aim of improving...
View ArticleWork-related stress significantly increases depressive symptoms among older...
In a recent paper published by BMC Public Health a team of researchers including DRIVERS’ Johannes Siegrist describe the effects of work-related stress on depression in older employees. Using data from...
View ArticleA new European report describes the current state of Early Childhood...
The EC highlights that only eight out of the 32 European countries studied guarantee a legal right to Early Childhood Education and Care soon after birth. The report Key Data on Early Childhood...
View ArticleThe International Labour Organisation has launched the “World Social...
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched the “World Social protection Report 2014/2015: Building economic recovery, inclusive development and social justice”. The new report represents...
View ArticleUCL summer school on the social determinants of health (14-18/7 in London)
The UCL, partners in the DRIVERS project, is organising a summer school on the social determinants of health. It will take place from 14-18 July 2014 at UCL in central London. It will provide an...
View ArticleChances of experiencing ill-health reduce with higher rates of unemployment...
The financial and economic crisis which started in 2008 has increased poverty and unemployment across Europe. Unemployment insurance is a form of social protection that provides an income when people...
View ArticleAdvocacy Elements in Intervention on Child Poverty and Health
Title: Advocacy elements in an Intervention on Child Poverty and Health Member Involved: CBO, Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Netherlands Website: http://www.cbo.nl/ Contact Name: Annemiek...
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