The NHSA
@thenhsa.bsky.social
The Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) is a health and life sciences partnership between the leading NHS trusts and universities in northern England.
We are excited to be part of a new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, delivering a new Northern Hub as part of the Academy’s Cross-Sector Programme.
The Programme aims to build the infrastructure needed for meaningful collaboration to thrive.
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The Programme aims to build the infrastructure needed for meaningful collaboration to thrive.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM
We are excited to be part of a new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, delivering a new Northern Hub as part of the Academy’s Cross-Sector Programme.
The Programme aims to build the infrastructure needed for meaningful collaboration to thrive.
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The Programme aims to build the infrastructure needed for meaningful collaboration to thrive.
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HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
January 22, 2026 at 9:19 AM
HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
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Pleased to share a new partnership with the @thenhsa.bsky.social, expanding our Cross-Sector Programme across the North of England 🎉
The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.
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The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Pleased to share a new partnership with the @thenhsa.bsky.social, expanding our Cross-Sector Programme across the North of England 🎉
The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.
👉 bit.ly/4r9amOe
The new hub joins our regional hubs in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, working to break down barriers for collaboration.
👉 bit.ly/4r9amOe
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, as it expands its UK-wide Cross-Sector Programme to strengthen collaboration across the North of England 📢
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January 21, 2026 at 10:09 AM
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with The @acmedsci.bsky.social, as it expands its UK-wide Cross-Sector Programme to strengthen collaboration across the North of England 📢
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Missed our December newsletter? Read it now!
Catch up on:
- Responses to the Autumn Budget
- The MRC northern visit, supported by the NHSA
- Events across the country where our members have been sharing their crucial research
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Catch up on:
- Responses to the Autumn Budget
- The MRC northern visit, supported by the NHSA
- Events across the country where our members have been sharing their crucial research
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January 20, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Missed our December newsletter? Read it now!
Catch up on:
- Responses to the Autumn Budget
- The MRC northern visit, supported by the NHSA
- Events across the country where our members have been sharing their crucial research
👉 mailchi.mp/thenhsa/dece...
Catch up on:
- Responses to the Autumn Budget
- The MRC northern visit, supported by the NHSA
- Events across the country where our members have been sharing their crucial research
👉 mailchi.mp/thenhsa/dece...
In a new blog, our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation @techhelen.bsky.social discusses the potential public benefit of the UK’s Health Data Research Service, as outlined in a recent @bmj.com article, and the role of the North in this development.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/nhsa-we...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/nhsa-we...
January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In a new blog, our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation @techhelen.bsky.social discusses the potential public benefit of the UK’s Health Data Research Service, as outlined in a recent @bmj.com article, and the role of the North in this development.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/nhsa-we...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/nhsa-we...
Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk, @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @alderhey.nhs.uk have received an @nihr.bsky.social grant to develop an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients, pushing early detection and prevention as a result.
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UoM receive £1.2 million grant from @nihr.bsky.social to build an automatic system measuring hip displacement in CP patients.
"We want to make sure that every child with cerebral palsy in the UK receives the same high level of care" - @drclindner.bsky.social
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"We want to make sure that every child with cerebral palsy in the UK receives the same high level of care" - @drclindner.bsky.social
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
January 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk, @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @alderhey.nhs.uk have received an @nihr.bsky.social grant to develop an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients, pushing early detection and prevention as a result.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...
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Due to high demand, we are pleased to announce that online tickets for Connect, Health Research from Home’s annual event, are now available.
Once you have signed up, the events team will contact you with details of how to join online.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrfh-conne...
Once you have signed up, the events team will contact you with details of how to join online.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrfh-conne...
December 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Due to high demand, we are pleased to announce that online tickets for Connect, Health Research from Home’s annual event, are now available.
Once you have signed up, the events team will contact you with details of how to join online.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrfh-conne...
Once you have signed up, the events team will contact you with details of how to join online.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hrfh-conne...
HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
HLTH EUROPE – DISCOUNTED TICKETS 🎟️
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
We are excited to once again be at #HLTHEurope this June, promoting collaboration to improve healthcare across our regions.
Book at europe.hlth.com/register using our code HE26_NHSA250 for a €250 discount.
A £600M health data research service could transform patient care, boost communities, and drive economic growth. NHSA report cited in @bmj.com highlights the potential impact.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
A £600M health data research service could transform patient care, boost communities, and drive economic growth. NHSA report cited in @bmj.com highlights the potential impact.
Read more www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Read more www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Read our summary report spotlighting discussions at our Labour Party Conference 2025 roundtable event, which saw leaders from health, academic, and civic sectors convene to discuss the evolving health needs of the North.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Read our summary report spotlighting discussions at our Labour Party Conference 2025 roundtable event, which saw leaders from health, academic, and civic sectors convene to discuss the evolving health needs of the North.
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For our final 12 days of NHSA Christmas, we celebrate the breadth of northern health research we brought to #LabourPartyConference2025. Thank you to all attendees and speakers who shared and discussed the important work being done across our member organisations
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/gall...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
For our final 12 days of NHSA Christmas, we celebrate the breadth of northern health research we brought to #LabourPartyConference2025. Thank you to all attendees and speakers who shared and discussed the important work being done across our member organisations
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/gall...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/gall...
In November, @healthequitynorth.bsky.social published a new #HealthforWealth report, seven years on from the original landmark report.
It reveals that closing the North-South health divide could create economic gains of £18.4bn per year.
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It reveals that closing the North-South health divide could create economic gains of £18.4bn per year.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
In November, @healthequitynorth.bsky.social published a new #HealthforWealth report, seven years on from the original landmark report.
It reveals that closing the North-South health divide could create economic gains of £18.4bn per year.
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It reveals that closing the North-South health divide could create economic gains of £18.4bn per year.
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In October, we welcomed @northumbriauni.bsky.social to the NHSA.
@northumbriauni.bsky.social undertakes a wealth of research dedicated to making a real and lasting impact on society, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and all our members into 2026.
@northumbriauni.bsky.social undertakes a wealth of research dedicated to making a real and lasting impact on society, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and all our members into 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In October, we welcomed @northumbriauni.bsky.social to the NHSA.
@northumbriauni.bsky.social undertakes a wealth of research dedicated to making a real and lasting impact on society, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and all our members into 2026.
@northumbriauni.bsky.social undertakes a wealth of research dedicated to making a real and lasting impact on society, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and all our members into 2026.
Ahead of the Budget, we brought together 22 members of the NHSA Council and Board to sign a letter to the Chancellor, asking for urgent action to tackle the North-South health divide highlighted in our #HealthforWealth report.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
December 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Ahead of the Budget, we brought together 22 members of the NHSA Council and Board to sign a letter to the Chancellor, asking for urgent action to tackle the North-South health divide highlighted in our #HealthforWealth report.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
Ahead of the Budget last month, we brought together 22 members of the NHSA Council and Board to sign a letter to the Chancellor asking for urgent action to tackle the North-South health divide highlighted in our #HealthforWealth report.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
December 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Ahead of the Budget last month, we brought together 22 members of the NHSA Council and Board to sign a letter to the Chancellor asking for urgent action to tackle the North-South health divide highlighted in our #HealthforWealth report.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
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In M-RIC's 2025 review Hannah Davies, Chief Executive Officer for The NHSA reflects on our work:
“M-RIC has been an invaluable partner to the Northern Health Science Alliance in driving forward the North’s shared ambition to deliver world-leading health research that truly benefits our communities"
“M-RIC has been an invaluable partner to the Northern Health Science Alliance in driving forward the North’s shared ambition to deliver world-leading health research that truly benefits our communities"
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In M-RIC's 2025 review Hannah Davies, Chief Executive Officer for The NHSA reflects on our work:
“M-RIC has been an invaluable partner to the Northern Health Science Alliance in driving forward the North’s shared ambition to deliver world-leading health research that truly benefits our communities"
“M-RIC has been an invaluable partner to the Northern Health Science Alliance in driving forward the North’s shared ambition to deliver world-leading health research that truly benefits our communities"
The NHSA was pleased to once again work with the Medical Research Council (MRC) to host their Regional Visit to the North of England in Liverpool this November.
Read more in this recent blog post by @mandydixon.bsky.social: www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/shaping...
Read more in this recent blog post by @mandydixon.bsky.social: www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/shaping...
December 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The NHSA was pleased to once again work with the Medical Research Council (MRC) to host their Regional Visit to the North of England in Liverpool this November.
Read more in this recent blog post by @mandydixon.bsky.social: www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/shaping...
Read more in this recent blog post by @mandydixon.bsky.social: www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/shaping...
For Day 7 of our 12 Days of NHSA Christmas, we look back on our report on the potential economic impact of
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December 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
For Day 7 of our 12 Days of NHSA Christmas, we look back on our report on the potential economic impact of
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In March, we were honoured to be awarded a @bionow.bsky.social award.
The awards honour ingenuity and dedication. @healthequitynorth.bsky.social won for its Woman of the North work in the Social Impact category, which recognises activities aimed at creating significant, positive societal changes.
The awards honour ingenuity and dedication. @healthequitynorth.bsky.social won for its Woman of the North work in the Social Impact category, which recognises activities aimed at creating significant, positive societal changes.
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In March, we were honoured to be awarded a @bionow.bsky.social award.
The awards honour ingenuity and dedication. @healthequitynorth.bsky.social won for its Woman of the North work in the Social Impact category, which recognises activities aimed at creating significant, positive societal changes.
The awards honour ingenuity and dedication. @healthequitynorth.bsky.social won for its Woman of the North work in the Social Impact category, which recognises activities aimed at creating significant, positive societal changes.
Join @manchester.ac.uk’s @hrfh.bsky.social’s webinar: Advancing cardiovascular monitoring: from radar sensing to wearable emergency detection
📅Wednesday 14 January | 3-4pm
🔗https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b9bafbd-4a1b-46eb-b969-6c9bdc262921@c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77
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📅Wednesday 14 January | 3-4pm
🔗https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b9bafbd-4a1b-46eb-b969-6c9bdc262921@c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77
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December 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Join @manchester.ac.uk’s @hrfh.bsky.social’s webinar: Advancing cardiovascular monitoring: from radar sensing to wearable emergency detection
📅Wednesday 14 January | 3-4pm
🔗https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b9bafbd-4a1b-46eb-b969-6c9bdc262921@c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77
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📅Wednesday 14 January | 3-4pm
🔗https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b9bafbd-4a1b-46eb-b969-6c9bdc262921@c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77
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In May, in partnership with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social
and @leigh-day.bsky.social, we held a Woman of the North Summit in Durham, with around 200 attendees.
The Summit saw the launch of the Woman of the North Charter, backed by Mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social.
and @leigh-day.bsky.social, we held a Woman of the North Summit in Durham, with around 200 attendees.
The Summit saw the launch of the Woman of the North Charter, backed by Mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social.
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In May, in partnership with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social
and @leigh-day.bsky.social, we held a Woman of the North Summit in Durham, with around 200 attendees.
The Summit saw the launch of the Woman of the North Charter, backed by Mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social.
and @leigh-day.bsky.social, we held a Woman of the North Summit in Durham, with around 200 attendees.
The Summit saw the launch of the Woman of the North Charter, backed by Mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social.
For Day 4 of our ‘12 Days of NHSA Christmas’, we celebrate the announcement of the Institute for Preventative Health, a proposal launched at the Convention of the North in February.
We look forward to developing this Institute in 2026 and harnessing the expertise across the North.
We look forward to developing this Institute in 2026 and harnessing the expertise across the North.
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For Day 4 of our ‘12 Days of NHSA Christmas’, we celebrate the announcement of the Institute for Preventative Health, a proposal launched at the Convention of the North in February.
We look forward to developing this Institute in 2026 and harnessing the expertise across the North.
We look forward to developing this Institute in 2026 and harnessing the expertise across the North.
Liverpool’s @m-ricresearch.bsky.social has launched its Review of 2025, highlighting the important work they have achieved this year and plans for 2026.
Find out more 👉 mric.uk/what-is-mric...
Find out more 👉 mric.uk/what-is-mric...
December 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Liverpool’s @m-ricresearch.bsky.social has launched its Review of 2025, highlighting the important work they have achieved this year and plans for 2026.
Find out more 👉 mric.uk/what-is-mric...
Find out more 👉 mric.uk/what-is-mric...
In July, our Nutrition North Network published a new report, ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England: Inequalities and opportunities’, calling for urgent support and investment to address the severe state of nutrition in the North of England.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In July, our Nutrition North Network published a new report, ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England: Inequalities and opportunities’, calling for urgent support and investment to address the severe state of nutrition in the North of England.
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