Is there a wellness divide?

The Centre for Ageing Better has released ‘The State of Ageing’, an extensive report about ageing in England. It showed that people in the North are living shorter lives, with the highest life expectancy of 84.7 coming from Westminster.

The report said: “At a regional level, the largest proportion of people in both the 50-64 and 65 and over age groups who are not in good health is in the Northeast (29% and 48%, respectively).”

Aesthetic surgeon Ms Lubna Khan-Salim, a former London resident who relocated to Yorkshire in 2016, believes that there is a greater need for education and focus outside of London when it comes to aesthetics, health, and wellness, which could help with this divide.

“This North/South divide is something that is representative of so many other areas including aesthetics and wellness,” says Ms Khan-Salim.

“Longevity and lifespan are a key focus of mine. I perform blood tests to assess a patient’s biological age, and then use this to determine an effective treatment protocol and guide lifestyle choices.

“Healthspan refers to the number of years you live in good health. Many chronic health diseases are preventable and so it’s about empowering women to take control of their own health and ultimately future-proofing the NHS.”

As a result, she is the brains behind Yorkshire Beauty Week 2024. The event, which will be held in Leeds on May 18, will be a one-day festival with guest speakers, workshops, demos, and treatments.

“Yorkshire Beauty Week is a chance to re-address this balance and put the North on the map when it comes to leading the way in the field of aesthetics, health, and wellness,” explained Ms Khan-Salim. “It’s about empowering people to make informed choices which will benefit them long-term.’