Pilot programme helps new mums with learning difficulties

  • 13th January 2016
New mothers with learning difficulties have benefitted from a pilot programme that helped them learn…

How drugs can help your brain encode memories

  • 13th January 2016
Medical researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a fundamental mechanism that explains the…

Common dementia drug found to improve Parkinson’s symptoms

  • 13th January 2016
Scientists in Bristol have discovered that a commonly prescribed dementia drug could hold the key…

Less than 150 signatures needed on keep 20mph speed limits petition

  • 12th January 2016
The petition to keep 20mph speed limits in Bristol is less than 150 signatures away…

Deadline extended for Bristol Health and Care Awards

  • 12th January 2016
The deadline for nominations in the inaugural Bristol Health and Care Awards has been extended…

Pioneering study to help adults delay frailty and live independently for longer

  • 11th January 2016
A major study, led by researchers from the Active Older People Health Integration Team (APPHLE…

NHS reorganisation and workload pressures causing GP retention crisis

  • 7th January 2016
NHS reorganisation, coupled with increased GP workload and reduced time for patient care, are combining…

North Bristol Trust launches 'Take Part, Be Involved in Research' magazine

  • 7th January 2016
North Bristol NHS Trust has launched a magazine, 'Take Park, Be Involved in Research', to…

Study finds CBT offers long-term benefits for people with depression

  • 7th January 2016
People with depression that has not responded fully to treatment with antidepressants benefit long-term from…

CLAHRC West announces latest round for project proposals

  • 7th January 2016
CLAHRC West has announced the latest round for project proposals, which closes on 7 March.…

People face subconscious urges to over-eat at this time of year, study finds

  • 6th January 2016
People have evolved to have subconscious urges to over-eat, and limited ability to avoid becoming…

Developing a shared approach to evaluation in the West

  • 6th January 2016
More than 30 people with an interest in evaluation came together to develop a shared…