King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk Public Health, and Norfolk & Waveney ICB have committed to collaborating with partners to develop and implement the Marmot Place Programme for King's Lynn and West Norfolk. This initiative has begun with a two-year work programme, during which partners will work closely with the Institute of Health Equity in developing recommendations to drive action in reducing health inequalities across King's Lynn and West Norfolk. 

King's Lynn and West Norfolk's "A Marmot Place" programme officially launched on 12th March 2025 at King's Lynn’s Alive Corn Exchange with key health, political and community representatives gathering to find out more and how they can get involved. Phase one focuses on: 

Starting well: Giving every child the best start life

Key areas of work will address the following:

• Conducting data analysis on educational inequalities and other challenges facing young people.
• Conducting a data deep dive surrounding children & young people to gain a better understanding on why such inequalities are evident in the data
• Examining the effects of rural inequalities and improving access.
• Evaluating housing energy ratings and exploring solutions.

The IHE and the King's Lynn and West Norfolk data team have developed a data pack which provides an overview of the social determinants of health mapped onto the Marmot 8 principles, which can be viewed in the link above. The findings will be shared with local community members at community engagement sessions which are set to take place across the borough in June, July, and September. 

This first report as part of the Marmot Place project, overviews inequalities in health among babies, children, and young people and inequalities in key social determinants of health including development in the early years, through education and skills building, and into employment and further education. There is also focus on rurality, housing, green space and transport all areas which impact on the health and lives of children and young people.

Building on the evidence and the views of the many stakeholders we consulted, the report sets out high-level recommendations for action for the many sectors and organisations which shape health across the Borough. The next phase of the programme involves organisations developing practical ways forward, with specific commitments and implementation. There is a great deal that can be achieved to ensure greater health equity for all the residents of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.