"If you don’t know where to start, go on a walk"
Sophia has a passion for walking and in her spare time runs a walking group…
NHS and local councils join forces to support the Every Move Matters campaign
Health and care partners across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are encouraging people to…
New genetic analysis predicts risk of adult obesity from childhood
A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a…
Impact Review 2024-25: Active Lives HIT
Turning research into action The HIT is working with local health and care partners to…
Impact Review 2024-25: BABCON HIT
Redesigning local incontinence care pathway It is important to understand how patients with bladder and…
Impact Review 2024-25: Bristol Bones and Joints HIT
‘Living with joint pain’ event In March 2025, the HIT held a free event at…
Impact Review 2024-25: BIG HIT
Relaunching HIT with new leadership team Dr Marion Roderick has been joined by four new…
Impact Review 2024-25: Chronic Pain HIT
Expanding leadership team Dr Ruth Bartlett joined Dr Jenny Lewis (UWE Bristol) as co-director in…
Impact Review 2024-25: Drug and Alcohol HIT
Improving mental health and wellbeing HIT members were involved in an NIHR study (the RECO…
Impact Review 2024-25: Eating Disorders HIT
Research conference On 22 October 2024, ED HIT held its annual research conference, focusing on…
Impact Review 2024-25: Healthy Weight HIT
Community events and outreach Thanks to connections with Breathing Fire (Black Women’s Playback Theatre Company)…
Impact Review 2024-25: Kidney Disease HIT
Introducing national genetic test to reduce risk of donor kidney failure In April 2024,…
