Harms and Health Inequalities in the Night-Time Economy: A Qualitative Exploration of Professional Stakeholders’ Experiences and Explanations
Paige M Hulls, Michael P Daly, Zoe L Clarke, Katie Powell, Elizabeth McGill, Polly Reynolds, Frank de Vocht, Laura Fenton, Matt Egan, Cheryl McQuire · 2026
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Paige M. Hulls and others explore, in a 2026 qualitative study, how professional stakeholders explain harms and inequalities in the night-time economy of two English towns. Goods and services sold at night, notably alcohol and gambling, are linked with ill health that concentrates in deprived areas and minoritized groups.
17 local authority and third-sector stakeholders in Swindon and Derby were interviewed, and analysis used a framework on sources of power. Participants described years of economic decline creating tension between public health aims and economic priorities, with alcohol licensing revenue often winning. Collaboration and whole-system working were proposed as remedies, alongside frustration at rigid funding rules. Different communities used night spaces differently, and participants wanted future venues designed to serve everyone locally.
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| CREATOR | Paige M Hulls, Michael P Daly, Zoe L Clarke, Katie Powell, Elizabeth McGill, Polly Reynolds, Frank de Vocht, Laura Fenton, Matt Egan, Cheryl McQuire |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 69 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |