PHRESH
@PHRESH_midlands
Member of NIHR School for Public Health Research. UoB, Warwick and Keele University. Building the evidence base for cost-effective public health practice.
New publication: Innovative use of systems mapping process in the @NIHRresearch funded multi-site Active, Connected, Engaged [ACE] trial. Understanding the complexities of systems in different cities is key for tailoring active ageing programmes. bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/1/e0…
The next PHIRST webinar will take place on Wednesday 14 May 2025, 2-3.30PM. The session will cover PHIRST evaluations involving children and young people. Please click link below for the link to register. phirst.nihr.ac.uk/seminar-childr…
Interested in the PHIRST scheme? Join the upcoming webinar on Wed 30 April 2025, 2–3:30PM (online). Register your interest by emailing [email protected] with your name, organisation, & any questions you have.
Our @NIHR_PHIRST teams are looking to work with local government to evaluate interventions that have the potential to impact health. Learn more and submit an expression of interest (EOI): nihr.ac.uk/funding/public…
The new PHIRST EoI call has reopened and will close on 17 June 2025. nihr.ac.uk/funding/public…
The PHIRST PHRESH ZEBRA evaluation page is now live. This research explores the introduction of zero-emission buses in Oxford—what it means for local authorities, how the public is involved, and its impact on sustainable transport. Read more about it here: phirst.nihr.ac.uk/evaluations/ze…
Big news in surgical safety! 🏥 The UK’s largest-ever surgical trial, led by @unibirmingham, will test 18 interventions to reduce post-op infections — aiming to make future operations safer for thousands. 💙🔬 Read more: birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/larg… #PublicHealth #SurgerySafety
The latest PHIRST newsletter is out now mailchi.mp/ncl/phirst-new… Sign up to our mailing list to get updates straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-sig…
As January ends, let us keep the focus on cervical health beyond #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth. Prevention matters—regular screening and HPV vaccination save lives. Early detection is key. Take care of yourself and encourage others to do the same. Your health matters.
It’s #CervicalCancer Awareness Month! Cervical cancer could be the first #cancer ever in the world to be eliminated, if at least: 9⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated 7⃣0️⃣% of women are screened 9⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical disease receive treatment
A crucial step forward in pediatric cancer care! The Glo-BNHL trial opens its first sites, testing multiple new treatments to offer better survival chances for children with relapsed or refractoryB-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL). birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/glob…
MDD is a leading cause of disability in the Global South. @unibirmingham 's model offers community-led, culturally relevant solutions to improve care in resource-limited settings. birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/new-…
Join PHRESH at The Exchange, Birmingham, on Wed 5 Feb 2025 (9AM-3PM) for a day of collaboration and inspiration! Connect, share, and expand the impact of your public health research. eventbrite.co.uk/e/phresh-colla…
New study finds that healthy food availability in secondary schools does not necessarily lead to healthier eating behaviours among students. birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/heal…
Join the next @NIHR_PHIRST seminar hosted by PHIRST Lilac - open to all Topic: Using routine data to inform Public Health Interventions Date: November 18th, 2 - 3:30PM For details & registration, please visit the link below: phirst.nihr.ac.uk/seminar-data/
November is Diabetes Awareness Month - time focus on raising awareness, promoting prevention and support those living with diabetes. Small actions can make a big difference. niddk.nih.gov/health-informa…
Take a look at the latest PHIRST #newsletter mailchi.mp/ncl/phirst-new…📰 Sign up 📭to the mailing list for future editions and updates phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-sig…
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Breast cancer is the commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Let's continue to educate, raise awareness about breast cancer, risk factors and treatment options. Awareness and early detection through regular screening can save lives.
Every girl has a story to tell, and every day is a day to recognize the importance of mental health & addressing gender inequality in healthcare. We can work towards a future where the girl child has equal access to healthcare and the support she needs to thrive.
Dental teams could help detect undiagnosed diabetes cases through a new care pathway using Diabetes Risk Assessment in Dentistry Score (DDS) & HbA1c finger- prick test. birminghambrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…
