Researchers urge UK governments to tackle serious mental health illness and substance use
Researchers are urging UK governments to introduce expert clinicians across all health services to co-ordinate…
Research study aims to improve dementia assessments for diverse communities in Bristol
UWE Bristol has launched a research project aimed at transforming the assessment and diagnosis…
Recommendations framework for developing accessible patient information leaflets
Researchers at the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have worked in partnership with…
Health disparities in preterm births in England, study finds
Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for White women and higher for…
Researchers discover new blood group system - MAL
The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50- year-old mystery.
HIT’s new leadership team to advance region’s immunisation research and outreach
One of Bristol Health Partners’ longest-standing Health Integration Teams – Bristol Immunisation Group (BIG…
SHIP HIT centre stage at HIV Prevention England conference
Bristol Health Partners’ Sexual Health Improvement Programme (SHIP) HIT was strongly represented at this year’s…
Study of 18 million people finds increased mental illnesses incidence following severe COVID-19, especially in unvaccinated people
A new study that examined health data on 18 million people reveals higher incidence of…
New funding awarded to address inequalities in mental health research
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) diverse Research…
Prescription painkiller misuse and addiction are widespread in chronic pain patients
A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients…
Active Lives HIT welcomes new co-director
The Active Lives Health Integration Team (HIT) is delighted to welcome Dr Alice Berry as…
Around 160,000 joint replacement surgeries lost by COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
Nearly nine months of joint replacement surgery has been lost – around 160,000 fewer…
