Study Recruitment: BEWOW Delphi
Defining a core predictor and outcomes set for health and social care staff wellbeing – a modified Delphi process Staff wellbeing and retention are some of the greatest challenges facing health and social care in the UK currently, as highlighted in the recent Darzi report. It’s essential to tackle this if we want safe, high-quality […]
West Yorkshire Scientific Advisory Group (WYSAG) launches new video “WYSAG Talks: Healthy streets-How where we live, work, and socialise shapes our life outcomes”
The West Yorkshire Scientific Advisory Group (WYSAG) has released new video in its “WYSAG Talks” series which provide the chance to find out more from WYSAG experts about the big challenges facing us, what the science tells us and what we can do to together to build a healthier future in West Yorkshire. Why is that if […]
New Policy Brief: NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber (YH ARC) researchers at the University of York support practitioners in Hull to disseminate a new initiative to improve access to care for families with young children.
Dr Sarah Blower, YH ARC Best Start lead and Assistant Professor of Child Development and Family Wellbeing, and Dr Kate Morton, YH ARC research fellow, have recently engaged in a rewarding Knowledge Exchange project with Dr Joseph Witney (GP) and Helen Christmas (Public Health Consultant) in Hull. Sarah and Kate supported a service evaluation […]
Teenage Portraits Highlight Bradford Youth in New Hospital Exhibition
A powerful exhibition showcasing the lives of Bradford teenagers has opened at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI). “25 for 25,” part of the larger Born in Bradford: Age of Wonder project, features portraits of 25 young people, each accompanied by a personal quote, offering a glimpse into their experiences during adolescence. Born in Bradford: Age of […]
New Podcast: Essential Implementation Podcast explores the change in Implementation Science and the key to Implementation Success
The Essential Implementation podcast has released two new episodes delving into the evolving landscape of implementation science, a field crucial for translating research into real-world healthcare improvements. The episodes, released on February 3rd and 10th, 2025, tackle pressing issues and offer insights from leading experts. “Are We Ready For a Change in Implementation Science?” This […]
£2.3 million awarded to improve lives of people with heart failure and frailty
A team of experts is working in partnership with older people to trial a new care approach to increase the independence of older people with heart failure and frailty. Many people have multiple health conditions, but most health services have been designed to deal with one problem at a time. The new £2.3 million CHART […]
More Work Needed on Children’s Supervised Toothbrushing Programmes
New research from ARC Yorkshire & Humber researchers, featured on BBC News, reveals significant growth in supervised toothbrushing programmes across England, though experts say more support is needed to reach children in the most deprived areas. A survey conducted by researchers from the Universities of Leeds and Sheffield found that supervised toothbrushing programmes have increased […]
New publication shows interventions aimed at improving asthma treatment adherence could lead to significant health benefits and cost savings for the NHS
New research published by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration, Yorkshire Humber (YH ARC), in collaboration with Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, has revealed that improving medication adherence in asthma patients could lead to significant health benefits and cost savings for the NHS. The research was carried out by Dacheng Huo and […]
Co-producing nature-based interventions to support positive health outcomes in working age adults at Foss Park Hospital.
Despite strong evidence on the role of nature in supporting positive mental health outcomes, a variety of challenges and barriers exist for people with severe mental illness in accessing nature-based interventions. This co-production study aims to explore the potential use of nature-based interventions to enhance quality of care and promote health outcomes in the short […]
Urgent Care Theme Celebrating Double PHD Success
We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Cotterill and Katie Zwerger have both successfully passed their PhD vivas, marking significant achievements in their academic careers. Both researchers have now joined our team as Research Associates, with Katie taking on the additional role of Knowledge Mobilisation Champion. Dr Katie Zwerger: Understanding Dementia Care and Safety Katie […]
