Health & Well-being
Some of the challenges we face
40% of the UK population will be over-65 by 2050
Chronic long-term health conditions now account for 70% of NHS spending
Around two-thirds of UK adults are likely to be overweight by 2030
Over 70,000 children are now ‘looked-after’ by the state
How we are trying to tackle these problems
Across our funds, our Health & Well-being investments have been addressing challenges like these by building high-quality care homes for the elderly; by helping people with long-term conditions manage their health more effectively; by pioneering ‘hospital at home’ services to reduce the pressures on A&E departments; by using community pharmacies to improve health outcomes in underserved areas; by broadening access to affordable health and fitness facilities; and more.
See how our investment in The Gym Group has provided access to affordable fitness facilities to thousands of people across the UK >>
Some examples of our impact
3.3m
Hours of quality care delivered
19000
Hospital bed days created
2m
Passenger trips for disadvantaged individuals
Our latest News & Views
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Norfolk offers therapy to about 400 families in need thanks to pioneering social outcomes contract
A new service offering therapy to families in need is to be launched by Norfolk…
Read full article 24th January 2019 -
Bridges invests in Cucina and forms The Impact Food Group
Cucina is a fast-growing school catering business that serves 50 schools in England Healthier eating…
Read full article 2nd October 2018 -
Bridges backs Medwood to support better health outcomes in underserved communities
Bridges Fund Management (“Bridges”), the specialist sustainable and impact investor, has acquired a majority stake…
Read full article 14th August 2018