NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences
@nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social
NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences. Funded by NIHR. We provide independent evidence and advice on behavioural and social science to inform policy. Directed by Prof @ejoliver.bsky.social https://behscipru.nihr.ac.uk
Our researchers Dr Fiona Graham and Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social were at Evidence Week 2025 in Parliament last week, organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.
They discussed our work on virtual words in the NHS with MPs - read more about it here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
They discussed our work on virtual words in the NHS with MPs - read more about it here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences among world-class researchers, briefing MPs and parliamentary staff on the latest evidence… ...
The National Institute for Health and Care Research Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences among world-class researchers, briefing MPs and parliamentary staff on the latest evidence n...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our researchers Dr Fiona Graham and Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social were at Evidence Week 2025 in Parliament last week, organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.
They discussed our work on virtual words in the NHS with MPs - read more about it here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
They discussed our work on virtual words in the NHS with MPs - read more about it here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
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Read the November roundup of top stories, blogs & opportunities from all NIHR Applied Research Collaborations ( #NIHRARCs) across the country
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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) November 2025 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: Comprehensive new guidance for care planning, resources to improve admissions to mental health units for young people and their ...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Read the November roundup of top stories, blogs & opportunities from all NIHR Applied Research Collaborations ( #NIHRARCs) across the country
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We’re at Westminster today for #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, presenting our research evidence on virtual wards in the NHS to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, to help them scrutinise policies in this area. senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re at Westminster today for #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, presenting our research evidence on virtual wards in the NHS to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, to help them scrutinise policies in this area. senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
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Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have:
🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects
📰 published over 9,000 papers
🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations
💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding!
👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
💫 #ARCimpacts
🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects
📰 published over 9,000 papers
🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations
💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding!
👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
💫 #ARCimpacts
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have:
🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects
📰 published over 9,000 papers
🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations
💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding!
👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
💫 #ARCimpacts
🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects
📰 published over 9,000 papers
🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations
💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding!
👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
💫 #ARCimpacts
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Brilliant panel discussion today at the House of Lords of the NIHR/ESRC APPLE-Tree study. Dementia prevention can progress via marginal yet meanignful gains, involving non-clinical staff and community organisations #prevention #healthpolicy @denpru-qm.bsky.social @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Brilliant panel discussion today at the House of Lords of the NIHR/ESRC APPLE-Tree study. Dementia prevention can progress via marginal yet meanignful gains, involving non-clinical staff and community organisations #prevention #healthpolicy @denpru-qm.bsky.social @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social
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💫NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) have leveraged around £1 billion in external research funding!
💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts
💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts
October 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
💫NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) have leveraged around £1 billion in external research funding!
💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts
💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts
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🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month!
ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month!
ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
💫
ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact
👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more
👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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Earlier this month, all our researchers & co-investigators got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton.
We discussed topics such as engaging youth in research, public involvement, and ensuring meaningful impact.
Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-p...
We discussed topics such as engaging youth in research, public involvement, and ensuring meaningful impact.
Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-p...
At the beginning of October, all our researchers and co-investigators from across the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton…...
At the beginning of October, all our researchers and co-investigators from across the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton ...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Earlier this month, all our researchers & co-investigators got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton.
We discussed topics such as engaging youth in research, public involvement, and ensuring meaningful impact.
Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-p...
We discussed topics such as engaging youth in research, public involvement, and ensuring meaningful impact.
Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-p...
We’ll be presenting our latest research on virtual wards in the NHS at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @simonforstroud.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We’ll be presenting our latest research on virtual wards in the NHS at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @simonforstroud.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
@leighinghammp.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
@leighinghammp.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
@zarahsultana.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
@zarahsultana.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
@allisongardner.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
@allisongardner.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
We’re presenting our latest findings on virtual wards in the NHS in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. @rupahuq.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We’re presenting our latest findings on virtual wards in the NHS in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. @rupahuq.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
We’ll be presenting our latest research on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We’ll be presenting our latest research on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
@drlukeevans.org.uk please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
@drlukeevans.org.uk please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Evidence is crucial in effective decision-making. We’re presenting our latest findings on virtual wards in the NHS in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci. @drrosena.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
Virtual wards in the NHS
The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...
senseaboutscience.org
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Evidence is crucial in effective decision-making. We’re presenting our latest findings on virtual wards in the NHS in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci. @drrosena.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...
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Just back from attending another excellent @socsocmed.bsky.social conference #SSM2025
It was great catching up with old and new friends that I've made over my time in academia to date. I was happy to share our @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social research on populism and public health interventions.
It was great catching up with old and new friends that I've made over my time in academia to date. I was happy to share our @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social research on populism and public health interventions.
September 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Just back from attending another excellent @socsocmed.bsky.social conference #SSM2025
It was great catching up with old and new friends that I've made over my time in academia to date. I was happy to share our @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social research on populism and public health interventions.
It was great catching up with old and new friends that I've made over my time in academia to date. I was happy to share our @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social research on populism and public health interventions.
Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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📢 Save the date! Our 10th Behaviour Change Conference, in partnership with BE-Change Knowledge Centre, takes place in Lisbon, 17-19 June 2026.
🌍 Join us to be part of an international community applying behaviour change to tackle global challenges.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
🌍 Join us to be part of an international community applying behaviour change to tackle global challenges.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📢 Save the date! Our 10th Behaviour Change Conference, in partnership with BE-Change Knowledge Centre, takes place in Lisbon, 17-19 June 2026.
🌍 Join us to be part of an international community applying behaviour change to tackle global challenges.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
🌍 Join us to be part of an international community applying behaviour change to tackle global challenges.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
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It was great to present our review of interview studies looking at populism and how people receive public health interventions @socsocmed.bsky.social #SSM2025 yesterday!
Looking forward to two more days of exciting talks 🤓
Looking forward to two more days of exciting talks 🤓
September 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
It was great to present our review of interview studies looking at populism and how people receive public health interventions @socsocmed.bsky.social #SSM2025 yesterday!
Looking forward to two more days of exciting talks 🤓
Looking forward to two more days of exciting talks 🤓
On Friday 12th September at 14:15, @viviantonop.bsky.social is presenting at the International Behavioural Public Policy Conference in London.
She will be presenting in the session "Harnessing behavioural systems for a holistic approach to behavioural public policy".
She will be presenting in the session "Harnessing behavioural systems for a holistic approach to behavioural public policy".
September 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
On Friday 12th September at 14:15, @viviantonop.bsky.social is presenting at the International Behavioural Public Policy Conference in London.
She will be presenting in the session "Harnessing behavioural systems for a holistic approach to behavioural public policy".
She will be presenting in the session "Harnessing behavioural systems for a holistic approach to behavioural public policy".
Attending @socsocmed.bsky.social in Bradford this week? Two opportunities to see our recent research being presented!
September 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Attending @socsocmed.bsky.social in Bradford this week? Two opportunities to see our recent research being presented!
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We’re exploring how adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns engage with integrated care in the UK.
Read our systematic review protocol that will look at this in depth here: systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
We’re exploring how adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns engage with integrated care in the UK.
Read our systematic review protocol that will look at this in depth here: systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Exploring the factors that influence engagement with and experiences of integrated care for adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns in the UK (OptICS): a s...
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of premature death globally. CVD is expensive to treat and therefore carries a significant cost for public healthcare systems and t...
systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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We’re exploring how adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns engage with integrated care in the UK.
Read our systematic review protocol that will look at this in depth here: systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
We’re exploring how adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns engage with integrated care in the UK.
Read our systematic review protocol that will look at this in depth here: systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Our researcher @jackmbirch.bsky.social recently attended a workshop on the digital health divide at the University of Vienna @univie.ac.at.
Read about how they considered how research practice can be improved when considering the digital health divide ⬇️
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/3207-2/
Read about how they considered how research practice can be improved when considering the digital health divide ⬇️
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/3207-2/
Considering the digital health divide - NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences
One of our Newcastle-based researchers, Dr Jack Birch, recently attended a workshop on the ‘digital health divide’ at the University of Vienna. “The digital health divide is how digital interventions ...
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk
August 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Our researcher @jackmbirch.bsky.social recently attended a workshop on the digital health divide at the University of Vienna @univie.ac.at.
Read about how they considered how research practice can be improved when considering the digital health divide ⬇️
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/3207-2/
Read about how they considered how research practice can be improved when considering the digital health divide ⬇️
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/3207-2/