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The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership recently honoured numerous organisations for their exceptional dedication to addressing health inequalities, advancing the city’s development as a Marmot City. This recognition took place during the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Celebration Event on Thursday, 21 May, at The Florrie, where groups from the voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE), and public sectors were acknowledged for their impactful contributions to enhancing the fundamental determinants of health and wellbeing.
Several organisations achieved formal Fairer Healthier Liverpool Accreditation, a distinction that highlights their strong leadership and proactive efforts in reducing health disparities. Among the accredited organisations were Rotunda, Liverpool John Moores University, the End Furniture Poverty Foundation, Alder Hey Charity, Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, Torus Foundation, Merseyside Play Action, Citizens Advice Liverpool, Liverpool Learning Partnership, Liverpool Access to Advice Network (LATAN), and Merseyside Polonia. These groups have demonstrated a clear dedication to integrating the Marmot principles into their activities, fostering fairer opportunities, more resilient communities, and better health outcomes for Liverpool’s residents.
In addition to those receiving full accreditation, several other organisations were recognized for their ongoing progress toward this goal, reflecting their commitment and positive impact. These included Micah Liverpool, Central Liverpool Primary Care Network (PCN), Healthwatch Liverpool, and Merseyside Sports Partnership. Their efforts showcase the growing momentum across the city to embed equality and wellbeing in everyday practice.
Highlighting the importance of these achievements, Councillor Ruth Bennett, Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council, stated, “Tackling inequalities is a key priority within our Council Plan, and central to our ambition to create a fairer and more inclusive Liverpool. As a council, we are committed to addressing the root causes of health inequalities, and we know this can only be achieved through strong partnerships. It’s fantastic to see so many organisations being recognised for their contribution to this shared goal.” Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, added, “Liverpool has always been a city that looks out for one another. These accreditations recognise organisations that are putting fairness and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. Their work is making a real difference in communities across the city, and I’m incredibly proud of what has been achieved in our first year as a Marmot City.” Likewise, Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool, remarked, “It’s inspiring to see so many organisations across Liverpool stepping up to take action on health inequalities. Achieving Fairer Healthier Liverpool Accreditation is a significant accomplishment and reflects real, tangible commitment to improving the lives of our residents. Just as important is the progress we’re seeing across partners who are embedding this work into their priorities every day.”
The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership leads the city’s Marmot City initiative by uniting partners to take concerted action on health disparities, guided by the eight principles outlined by Sir Michael Marmot. This celebration event also marked the one-year anniversary since Liverpool officially became a Marmot City, serving as an opportunity to assess the progress made and reaffirm the collective dedication to building a fairer, healthier future for all residents. Liverpool continues to work collaboratively, striving to lessen inequalities and enhance health and wellbeing across the entire community
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