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.
In the letter to the Chancellor, northern leaders – including NHS Trust CEOs and university Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans - ask the Chancellor to take forward the recommendations set out in a new #HealthforWealth report.
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
In the letter to the Chancellor, northern leaders – including NHS Trust CEOs and university Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans - ask the Chancellor to take forward the recommendations set out in a new #HealthforWealth report.
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...
📨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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@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...
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
zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
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-...
The variety of speakers included @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social, who discussed the opportunities devolution offers the people of the North and the need to ensure equal opportunity for all children. 4/5
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The variety of speakers included @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social, who discussed the opportunities devolution offers the people of the North and the need to ensure equal opportunity for all children. 4/5
@prafulnargund.bsky.social, Director of the @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social, outlined the importance of investing in the North, whether that be in infrastructure, housing, or health.
As Praful said, "tackling inequality in our economy is our opportunity". 3/5
As Praful said, "tackling inequality in our economy is our opportunity". 3/5
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
@prafulnargund.bsky.social, Director of the @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social, outlined the importance of investing in the North, whether that be in infrastructure, housing, or health.
As Praful said, "tackling inequality in our economy is our opportunity". 3/5
As Praful said, "tackling inequality in our economy is our opportunity". 3/5
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nhsa...
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.
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nhsa...
@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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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
Event: Next steps for the life sciences industry in the UK
It will be great to hear our Executives Dr Mandy Dixon and @techhelen.bsky.social speaking at this Westminster Health Forum event on 15th October.
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
It will be great to hear our Executives Dr Mandy Dixon and @techhelen.bsky.social speaking at this Westminster Health Forum event on 15th October.
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
October 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Event: Next steps for the life sciences industry in the UK
It will be great to hear our Executives Dr Mandy Dixon and @techhelen.bsky.social speaking at this Westminster Health Forum event on 15th October.
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
It will be great to hear our Executives Dr Mandy Dixon and @techhelen.bsky.social speaking at this Westminster Health Forum event on 15th October.
Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...
Back at Conservative Party Conference today, and interesting to hear from Health + Care Forum’s panel event with Danone: ‘Obesity and malnutrition - Two sides of the same coin’. 1/2
October 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Back at Conservative Party Conference today, and interesting to hear from Health + Care Forum’s panel event with Danone: ‘Obesity and malnutrition - Two sides of the same coin’. 1/2
@centreforcities.bsky.social with Policy@Manchester held an In conversation event with @mayorofgm.bsky.social, where he discussed the strength of devolved policies in supporting growth and addressing regional needs.
October 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
@centreforcities.bsky.social with Policy@Manchester held an In conversation event with @mayorofgm.bsky.social, where he discussed the strength of devolved policies in supporting growth and addressing regional needs.