London Health Commission

The London Health Commission partnership works to reduce health inequalities in the capital and improve the health and well-being of all Londoners. It works to influence policy makers and practitioners, support local action, and drive forward priorities through joint programmes of work.

The 26 Members of the Commission represent organisations that have a significant span of influence over policy and practice on health and the wider determinants of health in London. Members are actively involved and bring to the table the ability to drive change that will impact on health inequalities.

A broader network of individuals and organisations, engaged through the Commission's forums, extend its ‘reach' still further into arenas as diverse as social enterprise, education, employment, the environment, sport and local communities.

Seven pan-London organisations make up the LHC Executive Group:

London Councils
Government Office for London
Greater London Authority
King's Fund
London Development Agency
London Health Observatory
Regional Public Health Group

This unique strategic partnership was set up by Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone in October 2000, the LHC was created from a partnership of organisations that had come together the previous year to develop a health strategy for London.

Throughout its work the Commission promotes:

Partnerships that are visible, inclusive, effective and committed.
Equity and diversity - celebrating the rich diversity of London's communities and working for equal opportunities and health for all.
Community involvement - actively engaging citizens, communities and stakeholders.
Needs and evidence-based action - building and sharing ideas, evidence and learning about health and its determinants.

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