Jatinder Hayre

Born in the Black Country, West Midlands, to a cleaner and metal-worker, Hayre credits his working-class upbringing defining his interest in public health and policy.^[1] He graduated from the University of Nottingham after studying medicine, and has remained affiliated with the institution as a research fellow.^[2]

Hayre practices as a doctor in the National Health Service. He has been a vocal critic on the working conditions in the NHS^[3] and has opposed the use and expansion of Physician and Anaesthesia Associates on patient-safety grounds.^[4][5] He was supportive of the industrial action taken by BMA on junior doctor pay.^[6]

In 2020, Hayre was commissioned by the Independent SAGE group to lead a report exploring the interaction of the COVID-19 pandemic on health inequality,^[7] he was critical of the poor state of social security in the United Kingdom. Hayre's public health work continues at Queen Mary University of London, with a focus on child health inequality, particularly exploring early-years interventions such as the Sure Start programme.^[8][9] In April 2025, Hayre published his book, The Lost Generation of COVID‑19, analysing the health and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children,^[10] highlighting the long-term implications and societal impact of inequality.^[11][12] He has proposed the Hayre Doctrine of Weighted Universalism in response to growing child health inequality.^[13][14]

Hayre serves as Vice Director of the Socialist Health Association^[15] and a previous Co-Chair of The Fabian Society Health Network.^[16] He is the National Spokesperson for Keep Our NHS Public.^[17] Alongside his academic output, Hayre is a regular commentator on NHS policy and health inequalities, he has written in various media outlets, such as The Independent,^[18] City AM,^[19] and Jacobin.^[20] He is a member of INRICH — leading workshops on reducing child health inequality.^[21]