Acheson Inequalities Inquiry
Acheson is asked to lead an independent inquiry into inequalities in health and identify evidence-based priorities for reducing avoidable differences in health outcomes.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Donald Acheson Biography and Timeline
Follow Donald Acheson through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Donald Acheson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1997–1998Years on this page
1997
1998
Independent Inquiry into Inequalities in Health
Acheson's inquiry reports that major health inequalities persist and recommends action across poverty, education, employment, housing and health services.
Records, sources and methodology
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