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The Born and Bred in (BaBi) Network’s Innovative Approach Published

An innovative new approach to birth cohort studies has been published today in NIHR Open Research. The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire & Humber (YH ARC) Born and Bred in...

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New online toolkit to help parents of autistic children improve dental health

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. Fredi...

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New research finds JU:MP, supported by YH ARC, is having world-leading impact on getting children active in Bradford

A flagship programme working in deprived communities in Bradford to get children aged five to 14 and their families physically active is delivering world-leading results. Researchers involved with the Born...

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Prestigious £4.5m Wellcome Discovery Award boosts Bradford research to tackle childhood health inequalities

The internationally renowned Born in Bradford research programme has received a prestigious £4.5m Wellcome Discovery Award to fund an ambitious eight-year study aimed at addressing childhood health and wellbeing inequalities....

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Renowned Born in Bradford Photographer Retires After Long Tenure as Artist in Residence

Ian Beesley, one of the UK’s most respected social documentary photographers, is retiring from his tenure as artist in residence. Image: Born in Bradford Ian Beesley, one of the UK’s...

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Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report calls for ‘Britain’s kids have got talent’ drive in schools to boost opportunity and stop the pipeline of pop stars, actors and creatives becoming the preserve of the well-off

A new report published on Friday 14th March by Child of the North and the Centre for Young Lives, An evidence-based approach to creating a culture of inclusive opportunity through...

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Young Filmmakers Shine at Bradford’s “My Life, My City” Showcase

Fifteen young movie-makers have been celebrated for their creativity and talent at the successful “My Life, My City” showcase event, where they presented five-minute films telling their own stories of...

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NIHR YHARC Launches Dedicated Project Page for “Child of the North” Report Series, Highlighting Research-Driven Solutions for Children’s Inequalities

The NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (YHARC) has launched a dedicated project page on its website, centralising the Child of the North report series. This initiative provides vital...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...