Health disparities in preterm births in England, study finds

  • 23rd September 2024
Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for White women and higher for…

Researchers discover new blood group system - MAL

  • 16th September 2024
The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50- year-old mystery.

HIT’s new leadership team to advance region’s immunisation research and outreach 

  • 10th September 2024
One of Bristol Health Partners’ longest-standing Health Integration Teams – Bristol Immunisation Group (BIG…

SHIP HIT centre stage at HIV Prevention England conference

  • 10th September 2024
Bristol Health Partners’ Sexual Health Improvement Programme (SHIP) HIT was strongly represented at this year’s…

Study of 18 million people finds increased mental illnesses incidence following severe COVID-19, especially in unvaccinated people

  • 21st August 2024
A new study that examined health data on 18 million people reveals higher incidence of…

New funding awarded to address inequalities in mental health research

  • 9th August 2024
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) diverse Research…

Prescription painkiller misuse and addiction are widespread in chronic pain patients

  • 8th August 2024
A new scientific review of 148 studies enrolling over 4.3 million adult chronic pain patients…

Active Lives HIT welcomes new co-director

  • 8th August 2024
The Active Lives Health Integration Team (HIT) is delighted to welcome Dr Alice Berry as…

Around 160,000 joint replacement surgeries lost by COVID-19 pandemic, study finds

  • 1st August 2024
Nearly nine months of joint replacement surgery has been lost – around 160,000 fewer…

Incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination, finds study of 46 million adults

  • 31st July 2024
A new study involving nearly the whole adult population of England has found that…

North Bristol NHS Trust sets out plans to improve diversity and increase employment opportunities

  • 25th July 2024
Our partner North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) has launched an…

SHIP HIT's Dr Jane Meyrick announced as Researcher in Residence at the Bridge SARC

  • 25th July 2024
Leading expert on sexual violence and member of our Sexual Health Improvement Health Integration…