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Local inequalities in health behaviours: longitudinal findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study (2021)
Journal Article
Akhter, N., Fairbairn, R. S., Pearce, M., Warren, J., Kasim, A., & Bambra, C. (2021). Local inequalities in health behaviours: longitudinal findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), Article 11018. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111018

This paper provides a longitudinal examination of local inequalities in health behaviours during a period of austerity, exploring the role of ‘place’ in explaining these inequalities. Data from the Stockton-on-Tees prospective cohort study of 836 ind... Read More about Local inequalities in health behaviours: longitudinal findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study.

“Whatever Did Ever Happen to the Likely Lads”? Social Change, Mobility, Class, and Identity in the UK 1969–2019 (2020)
Journal Article
Warren, J. (2020). “Whatever Did Ever Happen to the Likely Lads”? Social Change, Mobility, Class, and Identity in the UK 1969–2019. Frontiers in Sociology, 5, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2020.541490

This paper reflects upon issues of class and identity in the UK over the last 50 years. 1969 is a useful starting point, economically and technologically it can be regarded as the high tide of the vision of a Britain remade in what the then Prime Min... Read More about “Whatever Did Ever Happen to the Likely Lads”? Social Change, Mobility, Class, and Identity in the UK 1969–2019.

Geographical inequalities in health in a time of austerity: Baseline findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study (2017)
Journal Article
Bhandari, R., Kasim, A., Warren, J., Akhter, N., & Bambra, C. (2017). Geographical inequalities in health in a time of austerity: Baseline findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study. Health & Place, 48, 111-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.10.002

Stockton-on-Tees has the highest geographical inequalities in health in England with the life expectancy at birth gap between the most and deprived neighbourhoods standing at over 17 years for men and 11 years for women. In this study, we provide the... Read More about Geographical inequalities in health in a time of austerity: Baseline findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study.

“The way things get done around here…” Exploring spatial biographies, social policy and governance in the North East of England (2017)
Journal Article
Warren, J. (2017). “The way things get done around here…” Exploring spatial biographies, social policy and governance in the North East of England. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 37(11/12), 655-666. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijssp-04-2016-0048

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to argue that the application of social policy in the North East of England is often characterised by tension and conflict. The agencies and professionals charged with implementation of Westminster driven policie... Read More about “The way things get done around here…” Exploring spatial biographies, social policy and governance in the North East of England.

Inequalities in mental health and well-being in a time of austerity: Baseline findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study (2016)
Journal Article
Mattheys, K., Bambra, C., Warren, J., Kasim, A., & Akhter, N. (2016). Inequalities in mental health and well-being in a time of austerity: Baseline findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study. SSM - Population Health, 2, 350-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2016.04.006

Since 2010, the UK has pursued a policy of austerity characterised by public spending cuts and welfare changes. There has been speculation – but little actual research – about the effects of this policy on health inequalities. This paper reports on a... Read More about Inequalities in mental health and well-being in a time of austerity: Baseline findings from the Stockton-on-Tees cohort study.

How can integrated services help sick and disabled people remain in employment? Findings from an evaluation of an in-work support service in the North of England (2015)
Book Chapter
Warren, J., Garthwaite, K., & Bambra, C. (2015). How can integrated services help sick and disabled people remain in employment? Findings from an evaluation of an in-work support service in the North of England. In C. Grover, & L. Piggott (Eds.), Disabled people, work and welfare: Is employment really the answer?. Policy Press

Developing virtual public health networks: aspiration and reality (2015)
Journal Article
Lake, A., Warren, J., Copeland, A., Rushmer, R., & Bambra, C. (2016). Developing virtual public health networks: aspiration and reality. Journal of Public Health, 38(4), e446-e454. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdv172

Background This paper presents the results of an exercise to scope the potential of a virtual network to support dissemination, collaboration and innovation among the UK research community on the topic of ‘work and health and well-being’. Methods Thr... Read More about Developing virtual public health networks: aspiration and reality.

Go slow: an umbrella review of the effects of 20mph zones and limits on health and health inequalities (2015)
Journal Article
Cairns, J., Warren, J., Garthwaite, K., Greig, G., & Bambra, C. (2015). Go slow: an umbrella review of the effects of 20mph zones and limits on health and health inequalities. Journal of Public Health, 37(3), 515-520. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdu067

Background Transport is an important determinant of health and there is a well-established association between socio-economic status (SES) and risk of road accidents. Effective traffic calming interventions such as 20 mph zones and limits may therefo... Read More about Go slow: an umbrella review of the effects of 20mph zones and limits on health and health inequalities.

Whose side are we on and for whom do we write? Notes on issues and challenges facing those researching and evaluating public policy (2015)
Journal Article
Warren, J., & Garthwaite, K. (2015). Whose side are we on and for whom do we write? Notes on issues and challenges facing those researching and evaluating public policy. Evidence and Policy, 11(2), 225-237. https://doi.org/10.1332/174426415x14314311257040

Becker (1967) poses the question Whose side are we on?, a question which has become an enduring part of discussions within social scientific methodology. This paper explores the key issues in Becker's argument and considers its relevance to researche... Read More about Whose side are we on and for whom do we write? Notes on issues and challenges facing those researching and evaluating public policy.

After Atos Healthcare: is the Employment and Support Allowance fit for purpose and does the Work Capability Assessment have a future? (2014)
Journal Article
Warren, J., Garthwaite, K., & Bambra, C. (2014). After Atos Healthcare: is the Employment and Support Allowance fit for purpose and does the Work Capability Assessment have a future?. Disability and Society, 29(8), 1319-1323. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2014.948746

In June 2014 the BBC reported that it had seen a number of UK Department for Work and Pensions documents relating to the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). These documents, which included six memos written by civil servants and government advise... Read More about After Atos Healthcare: is the Employment and Support Allowance fit for purpose and does the Work Capability Assessment have a future?.

Shifting the Goalposts: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study of the Health of Long-Term Incapacity Benefit Recipients during a Period of Substantial Change to the UK Social Security System (2014)
Journal Article
Garthwaite, K., Bambra, C., Warren, J., Kasim, A., & Greig, G. (2014). Shifting the Goalposts: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study of the Health of Long-Term Incapacity Benefit Recipients during a Period of Substantial Change to the UK Social Security System. Journal of Social Policy, 43(02), 311-330. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0047279413000974

The UK social security safety net for those who are out of work due to ill health or disability has experienced significant change, most notably the abolition of Incapacity Benefit (IB) and the introduction of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).... Read More about Shifting the Goalposts: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods Study of the Health of Long-Term Incapacity Benefit Recipients during a Period of Substantial Change to the UK Social Security System.

Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients (2014)
Journal Article
Warren, J., Bambra, C., Kasim, A., Garthwaite, K., Mason, J., & Booth, M. (2014). Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients. Journal of Public Health, 36(1), 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds100

Background: In line with the NICE guidance, an NHS-commissioned case management intervention was provided for individuals receiving Incapacity Benefit payments for ≥3 years in the North East of England. The intervention aimed to improve the health of... Read More about Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients.

A health problem? Health and employability in the UK labour market (2013)
Book Chapter
Warren, J., Garthwaite, K., & Bambra, C. (2013). A health problem? Health and employability in the UK labour market. In C. Lindsay, & D. Houston (Eds.), Disability Benefits and Employment Policy: Fit for Work? Fit for Purpose?. Palgrave Macmillan

Applying Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to evaluate a public health policy initiative in the North East of England (2013)
Journal Article
Warren, J., Wistow, J., & Bambra, C. (2013). Applying Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to evaluate a public health policy initiative in the North East of England. Policy and Society, 32(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polsoc.2013.10.002

This paper presents a Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) analysis of data produced as part of the evaluation a Nation Health Service commissioned intervention in the North East of England. QCA is a case-oriented method that allows systematic comp... Read More about Applying Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to evaluate a public health policy initiative in the North East of England.

‘It was just nice to be able to talk to somebody’: long-term incapacity benefit recipients' experiences of a case management intervention (2013)
Journal Article
Warren, J., Garthwaite, K., & Bambra, C. (2013). ‘It was just nice to be able to talk to somebody’: long-term incapacity benefit recipients' experiences of a case management intervention. Journal of Public Health, 35(4), 518-524. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdt062

Background This paper provides important contextual and service implementation data by exploring participant experiences of a pilot case management intervention for long-term incapacity benefit (IB) recipients. Methods Service experiences were assess... Read More about ‘It was just nice to be able to talk to somebody’: long-term incapacity benefit recipients' experiences of a case management intervention.