Healthy Neighbourhood Environments (SHINE) HIT News

On-demand minibus services beneficial in rural areas but face financial challenges, trials suggest

  • 23rd January 2026
Trials of ‘demand responsive transport’ minibus services boosted connectivity for people in rural and suburban…

Study reveals key reasons Bristol’s ethnic minorities 40% less likely to visit local parks

  • 16th January 2026
New research by grassroots charity Your Park Bristol & Bath (YPBB) and the…

Impact Review 2024-25: SHINE HIT

  • 19th July 2025
Addressing health impacts of damp, mould and fuel poverty Bristol One City have created and…

Electric scooter schemes reduce bicycle collisions by 20%, study suggests

  • 21st March 2025
Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%,…

New tool for health and care staff to support people living in damp and mouldy homes

  • 9th January 2025
A Damp and Mould toolkit for health and care staff across Bristol, North Somerset and…

Child asthma deaths linked to air pollution, new report finds

  • 12th December 2024
Of the 54 children who died of asthma between 2019 and 2023, more than…

New films set to boost effective adoption of Health Impact Assessments

  • 18th July 2024
Expert voices from planning, health, government and consultants have shared their insights of using…

Supporting Healthy and Inclusive Neighbourhood Environments (SHINE) HIT 2023-24

  • 5th July 2024
New leadership…

Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks

  • 28th May 2024
A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the…

Stepping into Spring: Bristol Walk Fest and North Somerset Walk Fest

  • 12th April 2024
Bristol Walk Fest is an annual festival between 1 – 31 May showcasing the best…

New films share first-hand family experiences of living in unhealthy places

  • 6th March 2024
Four families explain the toll of living conditions on their physical and mental health…