Digital fitness service to encourage people in under-represented groups to increase exercise
UWE Bristol is partnering with start-up Tendertec on a £1.8m UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded…
Knee replacement surgery decreased after NHS policies on a patient’s weight were introduced, worsening health inequalities, study finds
New research has found that weight/body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning…
Bristol’s Children of the 90s study helps scientists pinpoint those most at risk of long COVID
Bristol-based study Children of the 90s has helped improve understanding of the causes and…
Annual Review 2021-22 out now
Our 2021-22 annual review is now available to view online. In it: Bristol Health…
Study hopes to understand impact of exposure to COVID-19 infection early in life on a child’s brain development
More than 650,000 babies are born every year [i] in the UK, and during the…
Participants and researchers celebrate the success of the Retirement in Action study
Researchers, commissioners, local authority representatives and more than 50 participants and family members from across…
England-wide study first to show link between intimate partner violence, self-harm and suicidality
A new study is the first to show that intimate partner violence (IPV) is strongly…
New report finds smoking is a cause of depression and schizophrenia
Smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing…
Survey reveals benefits and drawbacks of remote incontinence assessments
A survey of 65 community continence services in England has revealed the benefits and drawbacks…
Launching Common Ambition Bristol - working with African and Caribbean heritage communities to reduce HIV stigma and infections
A major community-powered project in Bristol is set to launch an outreach programme to address…
Regional dementia projects supported by NHS Ageing Well funding
Several new projects aiming to improve dementia care will be supported as part of £1…
“Health service evaluation is crucial to ensuring that people get the best care”
Our Evaluation Support Lead Trish Harding is retiring after eight and a half years working…
