Health Services Research UK
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👋 We’ve been a little quiet… because we’ve been busy planning! We’re thrilled to announce that abstract submissions for #HSRUK26 are OPEN 🎉If you’re working on health services research that deserves a national platform, now’s your moment!
🔗 Info & submission guidance here: hsruk.org/hsruk/events...
🔗 Info & submission guidance here: hsruk.org/hsruk/events...
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
👋 We’ve been a little quiet… because we’ve been busy planning! We’re thrilled to announce that abstract submissions for #HSRUK26 are OPEN 🎉If you’re working on health services research that deserves a national platform, now’s your moment!
🔗 Info & submission guidance here: hsruk.org/hsruk/events...
🔗 Info & submission guidance here: hsruk.org/hsruk/events...
🆕 We're kicking off our new blog series #HSRUK25 Unpacked! 🆕
First up: lived expert Chandrika Kaviraj & researcher Andy Bradshaw reflect on co-producing their #HSRUK25 conference session and what real co-production looks like in practice
Read it here ⬇️
hsruk.org/hsruk/viewpo...
First up: lived expert Chandrika Kaviraj & researcher Andy Bradshaw reflect on co-producing their #HSRUK25 conference session and what real co-production looks like in practice
Read it here ⬇️
hsruk.org/hsruk/viewpo...
July 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🆕 We're kicking off our new blog series #HSRUK25 Unpacked! 🆕
First up: lived expert Chandrika Kaviraj & researcher Andy Bradshaw reflect on co-producing their #HSRUK25 conference session and what real co-production looks like in practice
Read it here ⬇️
hsruk.org/hsruk/viewpo...
First up: lived expert Chandrika Kaviraj & researcher Andy Bradshaw reflect on co-producing their #HSRUK25 conference session and what real co-production looks like in practice
Read it here ⬇️
hsruk.org/hsruk/viewpo...
A huge thank you to our speakers, chairs, delegates, partners and the event team for making this such a brilliant conference! Keep your eyes peeled for our series of follow-up blogs and upcoming researcher network opportunities! And we hope to see you all in Manchester in 2026!
July 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A huge thank you to our speakers, chairs, delegates, partners and the event team for making this such a brilliant conference! Keep your eyes peeled for our series of follow-up blogs and upcoming researcher network opportunities! And we hope to see you all in Manchester in 2026!
And that's a wrap on #HSRUK25! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Newcastle this week! We are very proud to have hosted a programme full of innovative research, lively discussions and powerful reflections on how HSR can support a fairer and more sustainable health and care system.
July 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
And that's a wrap on #HSRUK25! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Newcastle this week! We are very proud to have hosted a programme full of innovative research, lively discussions and powerful reflections on how HSR can support a fairer and more sustainable health and care system.
Our Excellence in Inclusion Award went to Emma Giles and Jo Smith: Increasing access to healthy, affordable food for adults living with Severe Mental Illness in Teesside: A co-produced feasibility study. Congratulations! 🎉
July 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our Excellence in Inclusion Award went to Emma Giles and Jo Smith: Increasing access to healthy, affordable food for adults living with Severe Mental Illness in Teesside: A co-produced feasibility study. Congratulations! 🎉
Our Best Poster Award went to Nikki Dunne: Snapshots of Sjögren's: A Photovoice Journey Through Living with Sjögren's in Ireland. Congratulations Nikki! 🎉
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our Best Poster Award went to Nikki Dunne: Snapshots of Sjögren's: A Photovoice Journey Through Living with Sjögren's in Ireland. Congratulations Nikki! 🎉
Our social meet up and run this morning! The best way to start the the second day of the conference ☀️ Thank you to those who joined us and @kieranwalshe.bsky.social for leading and finalising the route! #HSRUK25
July 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Our social meet up and run this morning! The best way to start the the second day of the conference ☀️ Thank you to those who joined us and @kieranwalshe.bsky.social for leading and finalising the route! #HSRUK25
Don’t forget our Meet up and Run/Walk is happening bright and early tomorrow morning! We are meeting outside the Frederick Douglass Building at 7:15AM, it’s a great way to start the day, see more of the city - and the forecast is sunny! ☀️ Everyone is welcome to join us!
July 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Don’t forget our Meet up and Run/Walk is happening bright and early tomorrow morning! We are meeting outside the Frederick Douglass Building at 7:15AM, it’s a great way to start the day, see more of the city - and the forecast is sunny! ☀️ Everyone is welcome to join us!
Pete Bower thanks our panelists and brings the second plenary and Day One of #HSRUK25 to a close! Welcome drinks are now available on the Ground Floor Atrium 🍷
July 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Pete Bower thanks our panelists and brings the second plenary and Day One of #HSRUK25 to a close! Welcome drinks are now available on the Ground Floor Atrium 🍷
“What happens when we tell our stories?”
Lynn Laidlaw, Co-Chair, highlights that “the devil is in the detail” and that participant researchers must be authentically embedded into the research team
Lynn Laidlaw, Co-Chair, highlights that “the devil is in the detail” and that participant researchers must be authentically embedded into the research team
July 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
“What happens when we tell our stories?”
Lynn Laidlaw, Co-Chair, highlights that “the devil is in the detail” and that participant researchers must be authentically embedded into the research team
Lynn Laidlaw, Co-Chair, highlights that “the devil is in the detail” and that participant researchers must be authentically embedded into the research team
Jill Harland outlines how Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust is building awareness of health inequalities in their organisation
July 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Jill Harland outlines how Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust is building awareness of health inequalities in their organisation
Next up, Jill Harland, Health Inequalities Lead Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust outlines her reflections from a service provider perspective #HSRUK25
July 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Next up, Jill Harland, Health Inequalities Lead Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust outlines her reflections from a service provider perspective #HSRUK25
“It’s really important to have the residents at the heart of this work…the authentic perspectives of local residents.”
Jill Davidson outlines key objectives of Northumberland Experiences
Jill Davidson outlines key objectives of Northumberland Experiences
July 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“It’s really important to have the residents at the heart of this work…the authentic perspectives of local residents.”
Jill Davidson outlines key objectives of Northumberland Experiences
Jill Davidson outlines key objectives of Northumberland Experiences
“We wanted to understand what life was really like for residents and how the social determinants of health are affecting them…working with Insights North East facilitated implementing a robust research framework.”
Jill Davidson, Head of Policy and Performance, Northumberland County Council
Jill Davidson, Head of Policy and Performance, Northumberland County Council
July 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“We wanted to understand what life was really like for residents and how the social determinants of health are affecting them…working with Insights North East facilitated implementing a robust research framework.”
Jill Davidson, Head of Policy and Performance, Northumberland County Council
Jill Davidson, Head of Policy and Performance, Northumberland County Council
What HDRCs need from the research community…#HSRUK25
“We want to work with people who are as passionate as we are.”
“We want to work with people who are as passionate as we are.”
July 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
What HDRCs need from the research community…#HSRUK25
“We want to work with people who are as passionate as we are.”
“We want to work with people who are as passionate as we are.”
“When you listen to people, they will tell you what it’s like”
Liz Castle highlights the integral importance and value of community partnership for tackling health inequalities from a HDRC perspective
Liz Castle highlights the integral importance and value of community partnership for tackling health inequalities from a HDRC perspective
July 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“When you listen to people, they will tell you what it’s like”
Liz Castle highlights the integral importance and value of community partnership for tackling health inequalities from a HDRC perspective
Liz Castle highlights the integral importance and value of community partnership for tackling health inequalities from a HDRC perspective
Liz Castle, HDRC at Newcastle City Council, talks about how Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) have led to local partnerships with academics
July 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Liz Castle, HDRC at Newcastle City Council, talks about how Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) have led to local partnerships with academics
“Where you find challenges you find innovation”
Chair Professor Peter Bower sets the scene for this plenary, which is being delivered alongside local organisation @insightsnortheast.bsky.social
Chair Professor Peter Bower sets the scene for this plenary, which is being delivered alongside local organisation @insightsnortheast.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“Where you find challenges you find innovation”
Chair Professor Peter Bower sets the scene for this plenary, which is being delivered alongside local organisation @insightsnortheast.bsky.social
Chair Professor Peter Bower sets the scene for this plenary, which is being delivered alongside local organisation @insightsnortheast.bsky.social
Our Second Plenary is about to begin! Bridging research and policy: tackling health inequalities in the North East
July 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our Second Plenary is about to begin! Bridging research and policy: tackling health inequalities in the North East
Starting shortly in Room 2.15, this #HSRUK25 Workshop is part of our Earlier Career Researcher Stream and a great opportunity for facilitated feedback on identifying journals and developing research papers!
July 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Starting shortly in Room 2.15, this #HSRUK25 Workshop is part of our Earlier Career Researcher Stream and a great opportunity for facilitated feedback on identifying journals and developing research papers!
Don’t forget to join one of our Poster Walkround Sessions! These sessions offer a great opportunity to interact with speakers and hear about a wide range of topics! Happening today and tomorrow during our parallel sessions #HSRUK25
July 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Don’t forget to join one of our Poster Walkround Sessions! These sessions offer a great opportunity to interact with speakers and hear about a wide range of topics! Happening today and tomorrow during our parallel sessions #HSRUK25
Workforce Researchers! Don’t forget to head to our Meeting Point this lunchtime 12:45-1:45pm for the opportunity to network with fellow workforce peers!
July 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Workforce Researchers! Don’t forget to head to our Meeting Point this lunchtime 12:45-1:45pm for the opportunity to network with fellow workforce peers!
Workshop happening now in room G.06! Navigating the digital maze: challenges and opportunities in the evaluation of new technologies @healthfoundation.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Workshop happening now in room G.06! Navigating the digital maze: challenges and opportunities in the evaluation of new technologies @healthfoundation.bsky.social
“We’re back where we started…It’s all about relationships.”
“It truly is a collective effort. We’ve got a great two days ahead…”
Final thoughts from @profjudithsmith.bsky.social drawing our first plenary to a close!
“It truly is a collective effort. We’ve got a great two days ahead…”
Final thoughts from @profjudithsmith.bsky.social drawing our first plenary to a close!
July 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
“We’re back where we started…It’s all about relationships.”
“It truly is a collective effort. We’ve got a great two days ahead…”
Final thoughts from @profjudithsmith.bsky.social drawing our first plenary to a close!
“It truly is a collective effort. We’ve got a great two days ahead…”
Final thoughts from @profjudithsmith.bsky.social drawing our first plenary to a close!
Finally, Professor Nick Mays, Professor of Health Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine provides reflections on what it feels like to be lobbied by researchers
July 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Finally, Professor Nick Mays, Professor of Health Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine provides reflections on what it feels like to be lobbied by researchers