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Evaluating a trauma-informed programme to support people facing multiple disadvantage

6 November 2025

Cross-sector collaboration and long-term stable funding are key to making services more trauma-informed for people facing multiple disadvantage, according to a new study. The evaluation was conducted by University of Bristol and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (NIHR ARC) West staff in collaboration with Changing Futures Bristol, and funded by the NIHR Three Research Schools Mental Health Practice Evaluation Scheme.

Evaluating a trauma-informed programme to support people facing multiple disadvantage

6 November 2025

Organisational barriers and enablers to infant abuse prevention programme ICON

5 November 2025

How healthcare managers and frontline staff influence the delivery and sustainability of a key infant abuse prevention initiative across the NHS has been revealed in a new study. The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West (ARC West)-led evaluation of ICON, a UK-wide programme designed to reduce the risk of abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants, is published in BMC Public Health.

New pledge to create healthier places in Bristol and surrounding areas

23 October 2025

Local authorities and health partners across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) have come together to celebrate the launch of the Why Weight? Pledge for creating healthier places together. The event, held at St Michael’s Centre in Stoke Gifford on 6 October was a celebration of the commitment to a collective effort to create a future where everyone has the access and ability to eat well, feel well and be active.

NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective

21 October 2025

Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research.

Pilot study shows the challenges and achievements of conducting a clinical trial of mistletoe therapy for breast cancer patients in the UK

16 October 2025

A pilot randomised controlled clinical trial of mistletoe therapy for breast cancer patients has shown that it is feasible to conduct a UK NHS trial. The Mistletoe and Breast Cancer (MAB) Study was led by researchers Professor Gene Feder and Dr Alyson Huntley from the Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol with NHS partners. A paper published in the journal Cancers describes the trial challenges and achievements.

Improving cancer care for people with disabilities and long-term conditions

15 October 2025

A recent study has looked at ways to improve cancer care for people with disabilities and long-term conditions. It has highlighted improvements that can be made to ensure adjustments support the needs of these groups.

GPs need training to spot perimenopause-related mental health issues

15 October 2025

GPs need training to spot mental health issues related to the perimenopause, according to new University of Bristol-led research published in the British Journal of General Practice.

New survey reveals hidden toll of domestic abuse on NHS healthcare workers

14 October 2025

More than half of healthcare workers who responded to a survey at a major NHS trust have experienced domestic abuse, with many reporting serious impacts on their health, wellbeing and ability to work.

People with severe mental illness gain three times as much weight as peers, yet weight-management referrals do not increase

23 September 2025

People with severe mental illness gain 4kg more weight than peers over 15 years but aren't offered more weight-management support, identifying crucial five-year intervention window.

Primary care holds the key to tackling obesity – but needs more support

22 September 2025

A new review published in Clinical Obesity highlights the vital role that primary care services can play in helping support people with obesity – but also reveals the challenges that must be overcome.

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