Child and family poverty isn't inevitable. It stems from political choices, economic structures, and policy decisions that can be reversed when aligned. That belief underpins our work in Cheshire and Merseyside. Through the Champs Public Health Collaborative, we've built a place-based, systems-led approach to tackling poverty and reducing health inequalities. And it's delivering real impact.
Our approach was recently recognised in a new report by Professor Sir Michael Marmot's Institute of Health Equity, which highlighted Champs as a national example of how Marmot principles can be applied to shape policy and drive real change. It puts Cheshire and Merseyside firmly in the spotlight for bold, joined-up leadership.
