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The NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Evaluation and Behavioural Science is a partnership between Bristol University and UKHSA, funded by NIHR.

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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 16h
📰News!📰Pioneering community-led HIV programme Common Ambition Bristol recognised in NIHR Impact Awards! The panel gave the commendation recognising the team’s commitment to including African & Caribbean community members central to the research. More ▶️ tinyurl.com/57asnm29 @jhorwood.bsky.social
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Pioneering community-led HIV programme Common Ambition Bristol recognised in NIHR Impact Awards
A pioneering community-led programme that has transformed HIV awareness, testing and prevention among African and Caribbean heritage communities in Bristol has been commended in recognition of inclusi...
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Excellent start to the NIHR @hpruebs.bsky.social away day 2026! It's been great to reflect on our recent successes and look ahead to the future research in the pipeline! Also great to connect face-to-face with all our colleagues including those from the UKHSA 👍 @nihr.bsky.social
NIHR HPRU EBS Away Day 2026
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Excellent programme for this year's @reachbristol.bsky.social showcase. ⬇️ #EmergencyCare #PrimaryCare #Policy #PublicInvolvement @bristolhealthp.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A novel form of therapist-led online CBT helps people with depression, major trial finds. The approach combines the use of interactive online resources with 1:1 messaging with an accredited CBT therapist. The results have been published in @lancetprimarycare.bsky.social. 👉 tinyurl.com/yyphp2br
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2026: Novel delivery of therapist-led online CBT helps people with depression | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📰News!📰A ground-breaking Scottish health project could help Ethiopia move closer to eliminating Hep C. Led by researchers in Dundee, the DESTINE project also brought together experts from Ethiopia & our HPRU to support the Ethiopian government in tackling the bloodborne virus. ▶️ tinyurl.com/3pzyydx7
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Portable HEPA filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people’s care homes, finds new @nihr.bsky.social funded research published in @jamainternalmed.com. Care homes should continue with standard infection control, including vaccines. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhe42bn
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2026: Portable air filters don't cut infection rates in care homes | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
📰News!📰Following the recent EASL-Lancet Commission report warning that liver disease is rapidly becoming one of Europe’s most pressing public health issues, our researchers investigate the Hepatitis–liver disease link and estimate the burden of viral hepatitis in Europe. tinyurl.com/3zskfr2d
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Findings from new modelling by @hpruebs.bsky.social researchers adds to the evidence considered by JCVI in its latest recommendation on MenB vaccination in teenagers. 👇 #MenB #Vaccination @katymet.bsky.social tinyurl.com/m9ccukfc
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New modelling finds teenage ‘MenB’ vaccination could offer good value for the NHS
New modelling by researchers at the NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science at University of Bristol has fed into the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) considerati...
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Top 10 priorities to shape the future of UK childhood food allergy research published. The priorities were identified through a @jameslindalliance.bsky.social Priority Setting Partnership led by researchers at @skinandallergy.bsky.social, with funding from @nihr.bsky.social. 👉 tinyurl.com/349ye36f
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2026: Top 10 priorities for childhood food allergy research | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A quick reminder about this funded PhD!
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
📢New funded PhD available!📢 led by @universitypress.cambridge.org supervised by us & UKHSA. Determining the level of combination prevention needed to reduce HIV transmission in African heritage heterosexuals in England. More (penultimate on list)➡️ tinyurl.com/ctpy3bp3 @bristoluni.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
📢New funded PhD available!📢 Dual detection of pathogen & immunocorrelates in saliva for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases. Supervised by Dr Alice Halliday, Dr Anu Goenka & Dr Marcia Boura at Bristol Vaccine Centre. Deadline 3 July. @bristoluni.bsky.social More➡️ tinyurl.com/ysxu8au4
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
📰News!📰Our recent research shows the emergency department opt-out testing programme for #HIV saves lives and represents good value for the NHS! Read more ▶️ tinyurl.com/mvfdm2hd @jhorwood.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📅Event!📆St. Paul's Learning Centre are hosting the below workshop! Are you a member of the Black community? Do you want to share your experiences of healthcare and education to help shape change? Visit: www.stpaulslc.co.uk/upcoming-eve... for more info or use the QR code below.
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📰News!📰African & Caribbean heritage communities experience higher rates of #HIV due to stigma & discrimination. @commonambitionbs.bsky.social is a major co-production partnership working to reduce these inequities & improve HIV testing & prevention in Bristol. Read more▶️ tinyurl.com/w4nzknf7
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Delighted that our very own Dr Aaron Lim is speaking at @easlnews.bsky.social Congress 27-30 May in Barcelona. His topic: Migrant health – Relevance to liver disease epidemiology More info ➡️ www.easlcongress.eu
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EASL Congress 2026 - OFFICIAL WEBSITE - EASL Congress 2026 – Join the Inspiring Event in Barcelona and Online
Join us at EASL Congress 2026, taking place 27–30 May in Barcelona and online. Discover cutting-edge liver science and connect with experts from around the world.
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Use of a rapid microbiological point-of-care test for respiratory infections did not lead to an expected overall reduction in same-day antibiotic prescribing in #PrimaryCare. Results of the RAPID-TEST clinical trial published in @jamainternalmed.com. 👉 Read the news: tinyurl.com/y3x3hv29
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2026: Study questions usefulness of rapid microbiological respiratory test | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
📆Event!📅Changing the world by preventing infection – The science behind vaccine development. Part of the @pintofscience.uk festival, Monday 18 May @7:30pm, with talks from @rajlaz.bsky.social et al. For more information and tickets, visit pintofscience.co.uk/event/changi...
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Changing the World by Preventing Infection - The Science Behind Vaccine Development
This event will explore how vaccines get approved for use and how new vaccines are tested. Specifically, we will be looking at the human challenge model of…
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
📰News!📰 We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded £1.75million to lead the Knowledge Mobilisation & Public & Community Involvement, Engagement & Participation themes within the newly formed HPRU Network! More ▶️ tinyurl.com/yu2dmsmk @drclarethomas.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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New £1.75m funding to lead knowledge mobilisation and public involvement in health protection research
We are delighted to announce that the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Evaluation and Behavioural Science at the University of Bristol has been awarded £1.75million to lead the […...
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thanks to @jhorwood.bsky.social for giving a fantastic presentation on Emergency Department opt-out BBV testing evaluation at the @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social conference yesterday! Visit the project webpage for more information ▶️ tinyurl.com/55tcbbxk
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📰News!📰 Extending vaccination opportunities, involving the community alongside healthcare professionals in vaccine communication & providing financial incentives are among the most effective ways to increase vaccine uptake, an analysis of international trial evidence has found. tinyurl.com/j8wmhsxz
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Involving community members alongside healthcare professionals and easier access could boost vaccine uptake
Extending vaccination opportunities, involving community members alongside healthcare professionals in communicating about vaccines, and providing financial incentives are among the most effective way...
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
📰News!📰On #WorldHealthDay, we want to highlight our achievements that help ensure science-led public health reaches more people, strengthens health protection & shapes future health policy. More➡️ tinyurl.com/3r2a47b9 @bristoluni.bsky.social, @who.int, @nihr.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social
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A year of impact from the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit: Evaluation & Behavioural Science
To mark the World Health Organisation’s World Health Day on 7 April, we want to highlight the achievements of the HPRU EBS that help ensure science-led public health reaches more […]
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📢New funded PhD available!📢 led by Professor Peter Vickerman and Dr Jack Stone. Modelling the impact of homelessness and related social exclusions on health in the UK More➡️ tinyurl.com/33tnjujc @bristoluni.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Such a shame to lose this incredible resource.
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Bristol Health Partners @bristolhealthp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Our public partners and contributors are vital to making health and care improvements evidence-based and equitable. We couldn't do what we do without them 🙌 www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/celebra... #SharedCommitment #4thAnniversary #PublicInvolvement #PPI @hralatest.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
📢New funded PhD available!📢 led by @universitypress.cambridge.org supervised by us & UKHSA. Determining the level of combination prevention needed to reduce HIV transmission in African heritage heterosexuals in England. More (penultimate on list)➡️ tinyurl.com/ctpy3bp3 @bristoluni.bsky.social
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Bristol part of new £50M NIHR-funded research consortium to tackle inequalities in cardiovascular disease. 📢 CAPC's Dr Rachel Johnson will lead the Bristol group with University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust & @bnssgresearch.bsky.social colleagues. 👉 News: tinyurl.com/5bk8y2ef
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
📢Coming up: Next in our webinar series:📢 'Tackling polypharmacy in primary care: Reflecting on learning from the IMPPP clinical trial' 📆Wednesday 25 March 2026 🕛1-2pm 🌐Online Contributors: Dr Jenny Scott, Dr Deborah McCahon & Prof Rupert Payne 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s4e4y3w #GPsky #PharmSky
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
📰News!📰NDARC awarded $4.2 million to explore rapidly shifting drug use patterns. The project led by Prof Rebecca McKetin, said it will bring together leading world experts including our HPRU in drug use & data modelling to transform the way we understand illicit drug use. More ▶️ tinyurl.com/4nuubjrs
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
📢New funded PhD available!📢 Design and analysis to estimate diagnostic test accuracy without universal verification Applications close on Monday 16th March. More info➡️ tinyurl.com/8vhvse8p @bristoluni.bsky.social @profhayleyjones.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
📢New blog!📢Helping people to live and survive co-use of benzodiazepines/z-drugs and opioids: the importance of asking how and why people co-use. By @drnscot.bsky.social, Dr Gabriele Vojt, @jokesten.bsky.social, @hannah-family.bsky.social, @jscottuob.bsky.social Read more▶️ tinyurl.com/2wp9fhwc
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
📰News!📰Community pharmacies are a promising site for expanding access to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a recent study. This is a highly effective medication can be used to reduce the risk of getting HIV. More ▶️ tinyurl.com/ysn6kkkh @arc-west.bsky.social @jhorwood.bsky.social
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Bristol Health Partners @bristolhealthp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We're supporting the drive to #BePartofResearch here in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Sign up today: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join?utm_sou... @nihr.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📢New funded PhD available!📢 Improving the system within which families access childhood and adolescent vaccination programmes. This PhD has been co-funded with @nihrspcr.bsky.social. Applications close on 2nd March 2026. More info➡️ tinyurl.com/7mdcjvu6 @bristoluni.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📰News!📰Bristol & UK scientists play major role in groundbreaking liver study. The largest liver study in the history of the #NHS is due for roll out next year, with the aim of preventing thousands of people at risk of liver disease from needing hospital care. Read more ▶️ tinyurl.com/45a996rx
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UK scientists play major role in groundbreaking liver study
The largest liver study in the history of the NHS is due for roll out next year, with the aim of preventing thousands of people at risk of liver disease […]
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
📰News!📰A new study found strong support for opt-out Blood-Borne Viruses testing among Emergency Department staff, with training playing a crucial role in improving understanding of the programme’s purpose & processes. More▶️ tinyurl.com/vn5sm5nn @jhorwood.bsky.social @siobhanallison.bsky.social
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New study highlights successes and challenges of England’s Emergency Departments opt-out testing for Blood-Borne Viruses
A new study published in the Emergency Medicine Journal found strong overall support for opt-out Blood-Borne Viruses testing among Emergency Department staff, with training playing a crucial role in i...
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📅Events for the calendar!📅Do you work for a HPRU? If so, you may find these events useful. For more information, visit ▶️ hpruebs.nihr.ac.uk/events/
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📰News!📰New research, published in Vaccines, has highlighted ways sexual health services can help increase #HPV, #hepatitis A & hepatitis B #vaccine uptake among gay and bisexual men. Read more ▶️ tinyurl.com/mvzu7vwb
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
📰News!📰Winter respiratory infections continue to place intense pressure on the #NHS - driving GP demand, hospital admissions & antibiotic use - researchers are asking whether some of the most effective solutions may already be hiding in plain sight. More▶️ tinyurl.com/ny6uh6cb @carriiuk.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
📰News!📰Understanding street tablet users’ perspectives in an area with many drug-related deaths. “Collaborating with peer researchers was integral to engaging this high-risk & underrepresented population of people who use drugs" More➡️ tinyurl.com/34sywrc7 @arc-west.bsky.social @jokesten.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
📢 New blog! 📢 Antibiotic resistance isn’t a distant worry — it’s already reshaping modern medicine. A major 20‑year UK review reveals how quickly bacteria adapt, how MRSA was pushed back, and why E. coli now leads bloodstream infections. @bristoluni.bsky.social Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/ynke2j34
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The changing face of antimicrobial resistance in the UK: long-term observation and a future resource
By Dr Rosy Reynolds, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, Population Health Sciences. Antimicrobial resistance – who cares and why? Do you have a friend or family member […]
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Happy New Year everyone! 🎉 🚨A reminder that our next webinar, on improving #MentalHealth in #PrimaryCare, is on 26 January, 1-2pm.🚨 For info & to register, see below. ⬇️ See you there!
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Bristol @bristolbrc.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🚨 New guidance on creating accessible patient information leaflets for clinical trials 🚨 🧑‍⚕️ Are you a health researcher? Want to recruit patients to trials? 👉 Find out how to make your patient information leaflets more accessible and inclusive: www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-guidance...
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New guidance on creating accessible patient information leaflets for clinical trials - Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
New guidance on how to create accessible and inclusive patient information leaflets is available to researchers who want to recruit patients to their clinical trials. The guidance was created by healt...
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New funded PhD available! Exploring the use of AI to support rapid intervention co-production. This is a 3 year HPRU funded PhD project led by Dr Sarah Denford, Prof Lucy Yardley & Dr Dale Weston. CLOSES 26/01/26. More info➡️ tinyurl.com/4t29kkmw @bristoluni.bsky.social @findaphd.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New funded PhD available! Optimising access to routine childhood immunisation in general practice. This is a 3 year HPRU funded PhD project led by Dr Hannah Christensen & Dr Clare French. CLOSES 26/01/26. More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdebe9ae @bristoluni.bsky.social @findaphd.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New funded PhD available! Health Service evaluation of maternal RSV vaccine uptake. This is a 3 year HPRU funded PhD project led by Dr Clare French, Prof Ellen Brooks-Pollock, & Dr Hannah Christensen. CLOSES 26/01/26. More info➡️ tinyurl.com/48f2j337 @bristoluni.bsky.social @findaphd.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
📢Blog time!📢Great new blog on our website by Dr Helen Baxter @arc-west.bsky.social, reviewed by our own HM expert @drclarethomas.bsky.social - Conversations about knowledge mobilisation with public contributors. Read more➡️ tinyurl.com/9ccz6tra @bristoluni.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New funded PhD available! Personalised risk assessment to improve protective behaviours in emergency contexts. This 3 year project is led by Dr Holly Carter, Dr Dale Weston, Dr Freya Mills & Dr Sarah Denford. CLOSES 26/01/26. ➡️ tinyurl.com/2j6tkk5a @bristoluni.bsky.social @findaphd.bsky.social
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science @hpruebs.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
New funded PhD available! Identifying & evaluating opportunities to improve influenza vaccine uptake in adults with chronic respiratory disease. This 3 year project is led by Dr R Lazarus & Dr H Christensen. CLOSES 26/01/26. ➡️ tinyurl.com/zvvwew74 @bristoluni.bsky.social @findaphd.bsky.social
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Health Innovation West of England @healthinnowest.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
If you work in or with perinatal services in the South West & are passionate about reducing health inequalities, join our Regional Perinatal Equity Network. Our next event is Wednesday 14 January: www.healthinnowest.net/event/region… Please join us!
Stylised, colourful illustration showing a diverse line-up of parents with their infants. One woman is pregnant. One baby is in an incubator. Text reads: Join the regional perinatal equity network. Free online event 14 January 2026 10am to 12pm. Open to all working in perinatal and related services. Logos included for NHS, Health Innovation West of England, Health Innovation South West and the National Patient Safety Improvement Programme.
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