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.
📨22 northern health experts are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to invest in improving the health of people in the North of England as a route to boosting economic growth following the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #HealthforWealth report launched last week
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November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📨22 northern health experts are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to invest in improving the health of people in the North of England as a route to boosting economic growth following the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #HealthforWealth report launched last week
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Seven years ago, we published the #HealthforWealth report that illustrated the stark economic and health gap between the North and South of England. Today, new analysis shows that widening gap remains, and that urgent action must be taken to reverse the huge impact of the divide
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Closing the North-South health gap could create economic gains of £18.4bn per-year, our new analysis suggests
7 years on from the landmark Health for Wealth report, regional inequalities in health, wages and economic inactivity have deepened
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Closing the North-South health gap could create economic gains of £18.4bn per-year, our new analysis suggests
7 years on from the landmark Health for Wealth report, regional inequalities in health, wages and economic inactivity have deepened
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Poor health in the North costing the UK billions in lost productivity - Health Equity North
Closing the health gap between the North and the rest of England could put an extra £18.4 billion into the economy per year, according to new research. A report released today (November 20, 2025) by H...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Seven years ago, we published the #HealthforWealth report that illustrated the stark economic and health gap between the North and South of England. Today, new analysis shows that widening gap remains, and that urgent action must be taken to reverse the huge impact of the divide
@wisemanalice.bsky.social of @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, setting out why a healthy diet is imperative to strong population health.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
@wisemanalice.bsky.social of @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, setting out why a healthy diet is imperative to strong population health.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
The Medical Research Council's regional visit to the North of England kicked off in Liverpool this afternoon, attracting 70 representatives from northern universities, NHS Trusts and research organisations. We're delighted to support the event & to be part of discussions on MRC future priorities
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Medical Research Council's regional visit to the North of England kicked off in Liverpool this afternoon, attracting 70 representatives from northern universities, NHS Trusts and research organisations. We're delighted to support the event & to be part of discussions on MRC future priorities
Join the next event from @manchester.ac.uk's Health Research from Home’s bimonthly webinar series: Co-produced methods for longitudinal monitoring of sleep behaviours and brain activity with children and young people.
Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
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Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
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November 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Join the next event from @manchester.ac.uk's Health Research from Home’s bimonthly webinar series: Co-produced methods for longitudinal monitoring of sleep behaviours and brain activity with children and young people.
Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
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Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
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Our Executive Lead for Investment and International Partnerships Dr Ben Martyn is speaking at the Place North West’s Life Sciences Update on 13 November. The update will identify leading players and places in the life sciences sector.
Find out more: www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
Find out more: www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our Executive Lead for Investment and International Partnerships Dr Ben Martyn is speaking at the Place North West’s Life Sciences Update on 13 November. The update will identify leading players and places in the life sciences sector.
Find out more: www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
Find out more: www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
It was great to hear from @mayorofgm.bsky.social at @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Big Northern Growth reception at Aviva Studios last night.
The Mayor outlined the growth success stories along the M62 corridor, but there is more to be down for real, good growth to reach all people and places. 1/5
The Mayor outlined the growth success stories along the M62 corridor, but there is more to be down for real, good growth to reach all people and places. 1/5
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It was great to hear from @mayorofgm.bsky.social at @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Big Northern Growth reception at Aviva Studios last night.
The Mayor outlined the growth success stories along the M62 corridor, but there is more to be down for real, good growth to reach all people and places. 1/5
The Mayor outlined the growth success stories along the M62 corridor, but there is more to be down for real, good growth to reach all people and places. 1/5
“At Northumbria, our research is driven by a commitment to making a real and lasting impact on people's lives.”
Professor Joanne Atkinson of @northumbriauni.bsky.social, has outlined the strength of this new partnership.
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Professor Joanne Atkinson of @northumbriauni.bsky.social, has outlined the strength of this new partnership.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“At Northumbria, our research is driven by a commitment to making a real and lasting impact on people's lives.”
Professor Joanne Atkinson of @northumbriauni.bsky.social, has outlined the strength of this new partnership.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
Professor Joanne Atkinson of @northumbriauni.bsky.social, has outlined the strength of this new partnership.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
Our latest newsletter is out now!
Read about: our new alliance members and members of our board; our events at Labour Party Conference; and the range of important events our team has contributed to.
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Read about: our new alliance members and members of our board; our events at Labour Party Conference; and the range of important events our team has contributed to.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/news...
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Our latest newsletter is out now!
Read about: our new alliance members and members of our board; our events at Labour Party Conference; and the range of important events our team has contributed to.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/news...
Read about: our new alliance members and members of our board; our events at Labour Party Conference; and the range of important events our team has contributed to.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/news...
The NHSA has welcomed James Sumner, Chief Executive of @nhsuhlg.bsky.social, to its Board of Directors.
James has worked in the NHS for over 20 years in primary and secondary care, system improvement, and Integrated Care roles across the North West.
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James has worked in the NHS for over 20 years in primary and secondary care, system improvement, and Integrated Care roles across the North West.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The NHSA has welcomed James Sumner, Chief Executive of @nhsuhlg.bsky.social, to its Board of Directors.
James has worked in the NHS for over 20 years in primary and secondary care, system improvement, and Integrated Care roles across the North West.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nhsa...
James has worked in the NHS for over 20 years in primary and secondary care, system improvement, and Integrated Care roles across the North West.
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@northumbriauni.bsky.social is the newest member of now 20 research-intensive institutions of the Northern Health Science Alliance.
They will play an active role in shaping and contributing to the NHSA’s 15 pan-northern programmes and expert networks.
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They will play an active role in shaping and contributing to the NHSA’s 15 pan-northern programmes and expert networks.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
@northumbriauni.bsky.social is the newest member of now 20 research-intensive institutions of the Northern Health Science Alliance.
They will play an active role in shaping and contributing to the NHSA’s 15 pan-northern programmes and expert networks.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
They will play an active role in shaping and contributing to the NHSA’s 15 pan-northern programmes and expert networks.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
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We're thrilled to announce that Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance @thenhsa.bsky.social working together to drive health research and innovation across the North of England.
Find out more here www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more here www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
North East university joins leading northern health partnership
Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA), a partnership of leading universities and NHS trusts driving health research and innovation across the North of England.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We're thrilled to announce that Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance @thenhsa.bsky.social working together to drive health research and innovation across the North of England.
Find out more here www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more here www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...
We are thrilled to announce that @northumbriauni.bsky.social has joined the NHSA.
Northumbria University is a hub for important research on critical issues such as child hunger, housing for an ageing population, addiction, and NHS workforce challenges.
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Northumbria University is a hub for important research on critical issues such as child hunger, housing for an ageing population, addiction, and NHS workforce challenges.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
October 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We are thrilled to announce that @northumbriauni.bsky.social has joined the NHSA.
Northumbria University is a hub for important research on critical issues such as child hunger, housing for an ageing population, addiction, and NHS workforce challenges.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
Northumbria University is a hub for important research on critical issues such as child hunger, housing for an ageing population, addiction, and NHS workforce challenges.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...
Join the next event from Health Research from Home’s bimonthly webinar series: Co-produced methods for longitudinal monitoring of sleep behaviours and brain activity with children and young people.
Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Join the next event from Health Research from Home’s bimonthly webinar series: Co-produced methods for longitudinal monitoring of sleep behaviours and brain activity with children and young people.
Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm
zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk and northern universities have looked at how to improve maternal diet through nutrition education for midwives. The project featured in our recent report on food inequalities in the North of England www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
October 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk and northern universities have looked at how to improve maternal diet through nutrition education for midwives. The project featured in our recent report on food inequalities in the North of England www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
Hairy Biker and TV presenter Si King has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, explaining why policymakers must act to equip northern regions with better opportunities for improved diets.
Read more: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
Read more: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Hairy Biker and TV presenter Si King has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, explaining why policymakers must act to equip northern regions with better opportunities for improved diets.
Read more: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
Read more: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
Our Executive Lead for Investment and International Partnerships, Dr Ben Martyn, is speaking at the @placenorthwest.bsky.social's Life Sciences Update on 13 November, identifying leading players and places in the life sciences sector.
www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
October 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Our Executive Lead for Investment and International Partnerships, Dr Ben Martyn, is speaking at the @placenorthwest.bsky.social's Life Sciences Update on 13 November, identifying leading players and places in the life sciences sector.
www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...
To mark World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future, @northumbriauni.bsky.social's Professor Iain Brownlee has published a blog discussing the latest Nutrition North report and its roadmap for lessening food insecurity in the North. 1/2
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BLOG: World Food Day 2025: Building a Food-Secure Future for the North - The NHSA
The core theme for World Food Day 2025 is “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”. In our small corner of the world, in the North of England, that call feels especially relevant. The recen...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
To mark World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future, @northumbriauni.bsky.social's Professor Iain Brownlee has published a blog discussing the latest Nutrition North report and its roadmap for lessening food insecurity in the North. 1/2
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It's great that today our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation, @techhelen.bsky.social, is speaking at the Westminster Health Forum’s event ‘Next steps for the life sciences industry in the UK’.
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
October 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It's great that today our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation, @techhelen.bsky.social, is speaking at the Westminster Health Forum’s event ‘Next steps for the life sciences industry in the UK’.
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
A case study featured in our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, led by @lancasteruni.bsky.social & @teessideuni.bsky.social academics, examined local policies to limit new fast-food outlets and reduce childhood obesity.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
October 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A case study featured in our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, led by @lancasteruni.bsky.social & @teessideuni.bsky.social academics, examined local policies to limit new fast-food outlets and reduce childhood obesity.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay (WMHD) and we are amplifying its commitment to mental health across the North by sharing and spotlighting the work and potential of its Northern Mental Health Network.
Read the blog by @mandydixon.bsky.social www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/blog-no...
Read the blog by @mandydixon.bsky.social www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/blog-no...
October 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay (WMHD) and we are amplifying its commitment to mental health across the North by sharing and spotlighting the work and potential of its Northern Mental Health Network.
Read the blog by @mandydixon.bsky.social www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/blog-no...
Read the blog by @mandydixon.bsky.social www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/blog-no...
In June, Prof Nav Kapur of the @manchester.ac.uk & @merseycarenhs.bsky.social delivered a presentation to our Northern Mental Health Network on suicide in the North of England, examining the inequalities, research and action surrounding the suicide crisis #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Suicide in the North: Inequalities, Research, Action - Professor Nav Kapur
YouTube video by Northern Health Science Alliance
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October 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
In June, Prof Nav Kapur of the @manchester.ac.uk & @merseycarenhs.bsky.social delivered a presentation to our Northern Mental Health Network on suicide in the North of England, examining the inequalities, research and action surrounding the suicide crisis #WorldMentalHealthDay
youtu.be/Aia7o3p4MC4
youtu.be/Aia7o3p4MC4
As part of our Northern Mental Health Network, we invited @benrharrison.bsky.social of @workfoundation.bsky.social to speak to our network about his work with employers & policymakers and academics to deliver applied research to improve the lives of workers #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Northern Mental Health Network - Professor Derek Tracey
YouTube video by Northern Health Science Alliance
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October 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As part of our Northern Mental Health Network, we invited @benrharrison.bsky.social of @workfoundation.bsky.social to speak to our network about his work with employers & policymakers and academics to deliver applied research to improve the lives of workers #WorldMentalHealthDay
youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM
youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM
On #WorldMentalHealthDay we sharing the work of our mental health network - @derektracy.bsky.social CMO of NHS Maudsley recently spoke about his work with the COVID Nightingale Hospitals and the mental health implications of the pandemic for NHS staff
Watch the full video at youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM
Watch the full video at youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM
Northern Mental Health Network - Professor Derek Tracey
YouTube video by Northern Health Science Alliance
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October 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
On #WorldMentalHealthDay we sharing the work of our mental health network - @derektracy.bsky.social CMO of NHS Maudsley recently spoke about his work with the COVID Nightingale Hospitals and the mental health implications of the pandemic for NHS staff
Watch the full video at youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM
Watch the full video at youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM
For our Nutrition North report, a team from @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social, @teessideuni.bsky.social, Middlesbrough Council, @redcarclevelandbc.bsky.social, & @menvcity.bsky.social analysed food and beverage bus shelter advertising in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland 1/2
October 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
For our Nutrition North report, a team from @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social, @teessideuni.bsky.social, Middlesbrough Council, @redcarclevelandbc.bsky.social, & @menvcity.bsky.social analysed food and beverage bus shelter advertising in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland 1/2