University of Bristol ranked fifth for research in the UK

  • 12th May 2022
The University of Bristol – one of our 11 partner organisations – has been ranked…

Children could find it easier to reach a healthier weight if their parents are addressing their own weight

  • 9th May 2022
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7…

Just three percent of adults with recording of overweight or obesity in primary care in England referred to weight management programmes

  • 7th May 2022
New University of Bristol-led research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht,…

Watch research webinar from our Chronic Pain HIT

  • 3rd May 2022
The Chronic Pain HIT held its Spring Webinar with an incredible list of speakers covering…

Childhood obesity increases risk of type 1 diabetes

  • 28th April 2022
Being overweight in childhood increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life,…

Bristol Walk Fest 2022 launches with NO LIMITS#2 photographic exhibition

  • 26th April 2022
To launch this year’s Bristol Walk Fest, Active Ageing Bristol’s NO LIMITS#2 outdoor photographic exhibition…

Few UK online sexually transmitted infection test services meet national standards

  • 13th April 2022
Few UK online sexually transmitted infection test services meet national recommended standards, with independent sector…

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected people's experiences of bladder and bowel services?

  • 6th April 2022
Collaborative research with HealthWatch Bristol found that one in three people who use bladder and…

City Know-how: Gentrification creates stress by intensifying financial insecurity

  • 5th April 2022
Gentrification exacerbates financial insecurity for economically vulnerable residents, leading to increased stress. For the attention…

Identification of 75 genetic risk factors brings new insights for Alzheimer’s

  • 4th April 2022
Identifying genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease is essential if we are to improve our…

Improving Perinatal Mental Health HIT reviews 2021-22

  • 1st April 2022
The IMPROVE HIT has focused on a single project this year, specifically looking to understand…

Eating Disorders HIT 2021-22 achievements

  • 1st April 2022
It has been an exciting year for the Eating Disorders Health Integration Team (ED HIT)…