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Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team has released the Year 2 update of the *State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040* report, highlighting notable progress across the city’s health system and reinforcing the commitment to reducing health inequalities. Presented during the April Cabinet Meeting, the update underscored this initiative as a fundamental element of the Council’s overarching vision to build a fairer and healthier Liverpool.
In the last year, Liverpool has earned Marmot City Status, secured over £1 million in new funding for youth services, introduced an updated Good Food Plan, and successfully lowered smoking rates to match the national average for the first time. Efforts to strengthen community health include the ongoing development of the Neighbourhood Health Model, which has boosted local collaboration and introduced a mobile breast screening unit to enhance early detection of health issues. Additionally, progress in tackling housing challenges has been made through investment aimed at reducing dependence on temporary accommodations and improving existing housing stock via retrofitting and reuse initiatives.
The launch of the all-age addictions service, known as RIVER, has led to early reductions in alcohol-related hospital admissions. Furthermore, Liverpool’s Adult Social Care has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, reflecting improvements in service quality. On a broader scale, Liverpool continues to shape national policies addressing child poverty and tobacco control. The Women’s Health Taskforce has also published its inaugural report in preparation for a citywide Women’s Health conference scheduled for May 2026. To support these efforts, HDRC Liverpool—a national program embedding research partnerships with universities and community groups—is fostering evidence-based decision-making across the Council.
Despite these achievements, Liverpool faces ongoing challenges. The city remains one of the most deprived councils in England, with healthy life expectancy approximately 5.8 years below the national average and a 15-year gap in life expectancy across its neighborhoods. Alarmingly, a baby girl born in Kensington, Liverpool is expected to have 13 fewer years of good health compared to one born in Kensington, London. Nevertheless, the consistent reductions in smoking, alcohol-related harm, and self-harm indicate positive progress. Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, reflected on the update: “This update shows that Liverpool is moving from ambition to action. By tackling the root causes of poor health and focusing relentlessly on prevention, we are starting to shift outcomes for our residents. While we are clear about the scale of the challenge we still face, the progress being made across neighbourhoods, services, and partnerships gives us confidence that Liverpool is on track to deliver real, measurable improvements in health and wellbeing, and to ensure every community can share in a fairer, healthier future.”
Similarly, Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing, and Culture, emphasized the significance of the report, stating: “Cabinet is absolutely clear that the State of Health in Liverpool 2040 work is not just another strategy. It is a defining programme for the future of our city. It gives us the evidence, the urgency and the shared focus we need to confront inequalities that have persisted for generations. The progress in this year’s update shows what is possible when we bring the whole-system together behind a common purpose.”
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