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New study to investigate change in alcohol outlet density07 November 2011 Will a reduction in the availability of alcohol in the community result in a reduction in alcohol health-related harm and consumption? A new study has been funded by the NIHR PHR programme to investigate change in alcohol outlet density in the local community in Wales. Research evaluates Walk to Work interventions7 October 2011 A new study funded by the NIHR Public Health Research programme will encourage walking to work through a workplace-based intervention. Population Health - Methods and Challenges Conference30 September 2011 The MRC Population Health Sciences Research Network, UKCRC Public Health Research Centres of Excellence and the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy are convening the first UK conference on population health research methods. Evaluating the impact of urban regeneration11 August 2011 A new study evaluating the impact of urban regeneration to discover its' effect on health inequalities has been funded by the NIHR PHR programme. NIHR TCC launches Research Professorships08 August 2011 The NIHR Trainees Coordinating Centre (TCC) is inviting nominations from universities and NHS organisations in England for up to five NIHR Research Professorships. Assessing obesity health interventionsTwo NIHR PHR programme projects have been funded under the joint obesity themed call aiming to measure the success of health programmes and public health interventions in both child and adult obesity. Assessing outreach interventions for travellersA newly funded study by the NIHR PHR programme is conducting a review on current information to assess whether outreach programmes for traveller communities work, when they may be effective and if they are good value for money. Health benefits of housing regeneration programme assessedA study looking at the immediate and longer health benefits of a major housing regeneration programme has been funded by the NIHR PHR programme. School intervention for improving childhood diet and exercise levelsNew research funded by the NIHR PHR programme is tackling low levels of exercise and poor diet in 9-10 year olds by examining the effectiveness of a school-based intervention that teaches lessons about diet and exercise. continue First woman appointed as Chief Medical OfficerThe government announced yesterday that Professor Dame Sally Davies has been named as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, the first woman to hold the post. New NETSCC director appointedNETSCC has appointed Dr Matt Westmore as Director with responsibility for the management of three of its research programmes: Health Services Research (HSR), Public Health Research (PHR) and Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO). continue Effectiveness of an Australian school CBT programmeA cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme is being evaluated by new research, funded by the NIHR PHR programme, to consider if implementing it into the British school system could help children with anxiety and emotional health issues. continue PHR first commissioned funding streamThe PHR programme is delighted to announce that it has successfully funded its first proposals from the commissioned workstream. The commissioned workstream aims to improve the health of the public by commissioning projects that are seen as relevant and important. continue Children Learning About Second-hand Smoke (CLASS) trialA newly funded study by the NIHR PHR programme is evaluating a school based intervention that aims to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke. The intervention known as ‘Smoke Free Homes’ works in primary schools teaching children about the effects of smoking through activities and encouraging families to make a commitment to a smoke-free home. continue Patient and Public members sought for Research Capability Programme Pilot Health Research Support Service A Health Research Support Service is being created by the NIHR Research Capability Programme (RCP). This will enable research to achieve its full potential as a "core" activity for healthcare alongside other uses of NHS data that lead to improvements in the quality and safety of care. continue Guidelines to help clinical trials reduce CO2 emissions launched28 October 2010 Carbon Reduction Guidelines to help support health researchers in the fight against carbon emissions have today been launched by the National Institute for Health Research. These guidelines have been designed to help the NHS meet its carbon reduction target as set by the Climate Change Act, through the publication of the Carbon Reduction Strategy for the NHS in England. continue Opportunity to join NIHR Panels and Committees25 October 2010 Effects of crime and fear of crime on peoples’ mental health20 October 2010 Senior Scientific Advisor secondment opportunity (now closed)23rd September 2010 Board vacancies12th July 2010 Pandemic flu research24th August 2009 Professor Catherine Law to head up NIHR Public Health Research programmeAugust 2008
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The Public Health Research programme is managed by the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC). NETSCC is part of the University of Southampton.The NIHR Public Health Research programme is funded by the NIHR, with contributions from the CSO in Scotland, NISCHR in Wales and HSC R&D, Public Health Agency, Northern Ireland. |
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