NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science
@HPRU_EBS
The NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Evaluation and Behavioural Science is a partnership between @BristolUni and @UKHSA, funded by @NIHRresearch.
We are now on Bluesky! Find us @hprubse.bsky.social bit.ly/3B2Kor5
🌎It's #worldimmunisationweek!🌎 ICYMI, #Jitsuvax is an EU funded project. Together we're investigating misinformation around vaccines & are testing ways of combatting this & helping healthcare professionals to communicate with patients. Read more ➡️bit.ly/4cNexJw
📰News!🎉Prof @DrRichardAmlot has been made a Fellow by Distinction by the @FPH🎉The Faculty recognises those making significant contributions to the following areas: the science, literature or practice of public health, raising the profile of public health or the work of FPH.
📰In the news!📰📢Continuing to #vaccinate for #mpox through a routine targeted programme for #gay & #bisexual men delivered by sexual health services will greatly reduce the number of cases & save the @NHSuk millions, new research found. Read more here➡️bit.ly/402nw4m
📢New event!📢 Get your ticket now for the: 🎫CARRii workshop: Understanding and reducing respiratory infection risk and infections 2 Sep 11-3pm 📍@unisouthampton More info▶️ bit.ly/3HXNvDQ Register ▶️ bit.ly/3IesZPi
📢Are you a research, health or outreach worker in the field of #vaccines & #communication? Get your #Jitsuvax ticket now for: 🎫Improving vaccine conversations in a world of misinformation: A day of discussion, networking & knowledge exchange. 9 July▶️bit.ly/4n80brK
📢Do you provide support services for people who use image and performance enhancing drugs?📢 @BristolUni researchers want to talk with you about your experiences. Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/4s82axj8 or scan the QR code.
🎉We have a winner!🎉We had a fun few days taking part in #BASHH2025. Our very own @JPHorwood won STI Journal Most Publishable Award for Pharmacy PrEP delivery: The development and implementation of a UK pilot! @BASHH_UK
📰News!📰China Harrison, Research Fellow with us @BristolUni & @ARC_West concludes that a new study has found that using MediEmo, a fertility-focused smartphone app, may improve key outcomes for patients undergoing IVF treatment. Read more➡️bit.ly/43Nnb6w
📅Coming up this FRIDAY📅 HPRU ESB Seminar - 23rd May 12:30-13:30: Supporting vaccine uptake in under-served populations in Australia. More ➡️bit.ly/42xqzmL
📰In the news!📰A community-led HIV testing initiative @BristolCommon which included outreach in barbershops & other familiar venues, helped break down barriers in African and Caribbean communities. @JPHorwood @TemilolaAdeniyi More ➡️bit.ly/45kU4Kc
Join our Research Conversation! They are an informal event designed to give researchers & public contributors a chance to interact, ask questions & learn about local projects. Today's 5pm session is Sequencing bacteria & virus genomes for disease control: hprubse.nihr.ac.uk/events/
🚨New blog!🚨from @hannahpoulter88 "At the conclusion of our research into Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT) in the North East of England, so many questions remained for me, one of which was: What’s with the zoppie (zopiclone) ‘buzz’ in Teesside?" More➡️bit.ly/4kv65Bb
📢 New research highlights how community-led HIV testing initiative @BristolCommon breaks down barriers and stigma in African and Caribbean communities. Just published in @STI_BMJ, this is community researcher @TemilolaAdeniyi's 1st paper! Read more: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/barbershops-tr…
🚀Just launched today! Our How-To Guide explaining how to use co-developed theatre as a format for disseminating research on sensitive subjects. 🎭Download the guide bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/how-to-guide/ 📃Read @TheBeetleBox's blog about how the guide came about bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/like-russian-d…
Blog: On #InternationalHarmReductionDay @hannahpoulter88 shares insights from Heroin Assisted Treatment research - examining the sometimes overlooked harms of illicit street tablets like zopiclone, and the vital role of lived experience & collaboration ⬇️ fuseopenscienceblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/unders…
🚨New blog🚨In 2022, to increase access to Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) testing in areas with very high #HIV prevalence, NHS England introduced routine opt-out testing for HIV & #Hepatitis B&C in emergency departments. Read more about optimising this method➡️ bit.ly/44oaUaJ
In our newsletter: 🎟️booking opens for #Conference on 22 October 🏆 celebrating national recognition for @BristolCommon #HIV programme 🫂 improving #PPI in research Read in full: mailchi.mp/bristolhealt... Sign up to receive future editions: bit.ly/3TwfGN1
Post #worldimmunisationweek, ICYMI, our researchers looked at the vaccination provision across maternity services. Read the blog Protecting Newborns Nationally, here➡️bit.ly/3T40jeX
🌎It's #worldimmunisationweek!🌎ICYMI, we researched what people aged 55+ across the UK think about the current vaccine offer. This was to understand if the current offer fits the needs of those the vaccines are available to. Read more ▶️bit.ly/43t90Bx @BristolUni
How should we measure success in research for mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? We're seeking people diagnosed with MCI in the last 12 mths or those with experience caring, working with, or living with people with MCI. Complete 2 surveys to help! email [email protected]