All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wellbeing Economics
Improving population wellbeing through evidence-based policyThis All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Wellbeing Economics is an officially recognised cross-party group of MPs and Lords in the UK Parliament.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Wellbeing Economics brings together cross-party Parliamentarians with academic experts, as well as leaders in business and civil society. Its purpose is to promote evidence-based approaches and develop practical strategies and policies to improve wellbeing in the UK. The group advocates for a wellbeing economy – one that goes beyond an overfocus on GDP growth alone and puts our shared human and environmental needs at the heart of decision-making.
The APPG’s work in Parliament includes hosting meetings and events, submitting evidence to Government consultations and select committee inquiries, and proposing new approaches and policies to put wellbeing first in public policy. Originally formed in 2009, the APPG was reconstituted in 2025. The World Wellbeing Movement now serves as its Secretariat, a role previously being fulfilled by the New Economics Foundation and later the What Works Centre for Wellbeing.
UK Wellbeing Report 2025
The number of UK people living below the Happiness Poverty Line is rising, according to alarming new findings recently published by the World Wellbeing Movement.
Our Objectives
Promote an evidence-based approach to decision making
Promote the latest evidence from wellbeing research and use it to identify best-practice methods for putting wellbeing first in public policy.
Increase Parliamentary understanding of wellbeing science and policy
Raise wider awareness and develop a solid understanding of wellbeing economics amongst Parliamentarians.
Collaborate with Parliamentarians and wellbeing experts
Create a collaborative platform to facilitate and advance discussions that put wellbeing at the heart of decision-making and policy solutions.
A message from our Chairs
Peter Lamb, MP
Chair and Registered Contact
I believe the wellbeing of people should be a top priority for politicians. This All-Party Parliamentary Group will provide a constructive forum to explore the latest evidence on wellbeing and put forward practical policies and solutions.
Lord Gus O'Donnell
Co-Chair
The focus of politicians and policymakers is often on growing GDP rather than growing levels of wellbeing. I’m passionate about making wellbeing the overall goal of public policy in order to build better lives.