From evidence to practice: addressing health inequalities through Sure Start

<jats:title>English</jats:title> <jats:p>Tackling health inequalities has become a key policy objective in the UK in recent years, with inequalities in early life accorded strategic importance. The Sure Start programme has been central to this strategy. Over time, however, the early recognition given to the evidence base and the interconnected nature of social problems has given way to a more targeted approach, arguably marginalising those aspects that have been key to success. The aim of this article is to explore and explain this shift in focus and to assess the implications for the health inequalities agenda.</jats:p>