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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Catch up with the latest updates from our scheme in our August newsletter mailchi.mp/ncl/nihr-phi... Sign up to get the next edition straight to your inbox sg-host.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our call is open until 15 September. If you are in local government or similar across the UK. Run / manage public health interventions which are in need of robust evaluation? Take a look at the NIHR PHIRST scheme www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/publ...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Take part in a short survey on public health research in local government and equivalent organisations shef.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Your feedback will help us understand the extent to which the PHIRST scheme and the evidence it generates are meeting the needs of stakeholders

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Catch up with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social webinar - Tackling economic inactivity. Including findings from our evaluation the the Leeds Mindful Employer network 🎬 Watch the recording www.health.org.uk/events/webin...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join our @local.gov.uk Lunch & Learn session on infant health visits 🗓️Thursday 2 July, 12NN ➡️The impact of changing the health visit schedule for infants ➡️How services can be more accessible to different grps 💻Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c67b3...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Sign up for this week's @healthfoundation.bsky.social webinar: Tackling economic inactivity - local action on mental health and employment. Discussing local employer initiatives to support employee mental health, with PHRST Elevate's Sarah Janac www.health.org.uk/events/webin...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our latest webinar 'involving under-served communities in public health evaluations' is now available to watch back on YouTube...🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKAE...

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PHIRST webinar May 2026 Working with under served communities in public health research

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Catch up with the latest PHIRST evaluation reports in our newsletter us10.campaign-archive.com?u=d834b656ff...

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Dr Justin Varney-Bennett providing food for thought by talking about the culture context of dietary decisions (place, identity, experiences, deprivation). Thinking about culturally intelligent eating guides, weight as an aspect of cultural identity, and the stigma of food poverty. #WSARoadmapevent

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Great to see Dolly van Tulleken on stage with her daughter Daphne. Reflecting on 30 years of failed government policy on obesity in England. No less than 689 policies and no reduction in obesity. #WSARoadmapevent

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Insights from todays presentations #WSARoadmapevent in Birmingham

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Happening today is the #WSARoadmapevent led by PHIRST Connect bringing together expertise from different organisations to create a plan to implement Whole Systems approaches that will tackle obesity systemically @leedsbeckett.bsky.social @profkebrown.bsky.social @lauralamming.bsky.social

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Very pleased to be at the #Whole #Systems #Approach Roadmap event in Birmingham talking about all things healthy weight, systems, and collaborations between academia and local authorities to share insights, including from @nihr-phirst.bsky.social projects. #WSARoadmapevent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

And our own @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Dr Gavin Breslin synthesises the WSA evidence from his and PHIRST work into a digestible briefing for policy makers and practitioners #NI_WSALearningEvent

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Emily Roberts from PHA doubles down on the need for this new WSA to address obesity in NI and beyond #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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Laura Lamming @lauralamming.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The Health Minister kicks us off sharing how important the WSA is as part of the new Healthy Futures strategy #NI_WSALearningEvent @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The WSA Learning Event in Belfast in next Weds! A collaboration between PHIRST & NI Public Health Agency. Excited to welcome implementation experts from @publichealthscot.bsky.social @hselive.bsky.social PHWales + @leedsbeckett.bsky.social + NI council implementation teams! #NI_WSALearningEvent

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Throughout 2026 the PHIRST scheme is being evaluated ❓ How the scheme works ☑️ Is it meeting its remit 💡 Could it improve? The team want your views - look out for the survey link soon. Read more phirst.nihr.ac.uk/phirst-schem...

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Evaluation launched to assess the impact of the NIHR PHIRST scheme - NIHR Public Health Interventions Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST)

A new NIHR funded evaluation of the PHIRST scheme has been launched to monitor progress to date and recommendations for the future

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The next PHIRST webinar: Working with under-served communities in public health research How can we adapt our ways of working to make involvement in research more accessible and inclusive? 🗓️7 May 10AM online Registration now open www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

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Working with under-served communities in public health research

Practical considerations to help more people get involved in public health research

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Hear more about the impact of dual planning-public health roles in local government for creating healthier places from Dr Thomas Mills, PHIRST South Bank at the @local.gov.uk @adphuk.bsky.social Public Health Conference lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Recommissioning or tweaking an Exercise Referral Scheme? Watch our webinar with @communityleisureuk.bsky.social sharing evaluations of 3 schemes looking at: 💻Online delivery ⚖️Scheme for equity ✳️Hub model youtube.com/watch?v=_o43...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Ahead of the Specialist healthy places roles webinar on 25/2 take a look at the blog from PHIRST South Bank's Thomas Mills...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

📢Job Alert: Research Fellow in Health Economics @LSBU for someone who enjoys: Applied economic evaluation Cost-effectiveness Modelling SROI Working alongside multi disciplinary teams ce1031li.webitrent.com/ce1031li_web... 📅 Closes 22/02/26

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The latest PHIRST newsletter is now available us10.campaign-archive.com?u=d834b656ff... catch up on our latest evaluation reports and knowledge sharing activities. Sign up to get the next edition straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-s...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Thrilled to share this announcement from @nihr.bsky.social on continued investment in our scheme - Supporting real world evaluations to improve public health interventions www.nihr.ac.uk/news/support...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Applying to PHIRST? Have questions? Watch our webinar with practical tips on applying to the current call 📺 🗓️Closing Date 3 Feb, 1PM youtube.com/watch?v=_o43... @local.gov.uk @adphuk.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social @cosla.gov.uk

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NIHR PHIRST Scheme Application Webinar January 2026

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Our call for new applications is open📢 If you have a public-health-relevant intervention commissioned by local government (and equivalent in the devolved administrations) that are in need of robust evaluation. Consider applying➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/publ...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

PHIRST Connect Lead Prof Katherine Brown is quoted in this BBC news article on the 'junk food' TV advert ban that comes into force today calling it a 'move in the right direction' 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force

Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

🎉 Absolutely thrilled to see four ADPH members on this year's New Year Honours List. Congratulations to our President @felly500.bsky.social OBE, Vice President Alice Wiseman MBE, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE & Tim Allison MBE! 👏

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Our new call for applications opens on 6 January 2026, preview guidance nihr.ac.uk/funding/publ... Meanwhile check out the evaluation reports we have posted throughout 2025...https://phirst.nihr.ac.uk/2025-round-up/

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New Paper from PHIRST Connect explores how drug & alcohol support workers found the sudden shift to #homework during #covid 🏘️It wasn't just 'office work at home'. Remote working needs to be designed around staff and service users doi.org/10.1177/2279...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Prevention Research 2026, Birmingham, 4/5 March registrations.hg3conferences.co.uk/hg3/frontend... 📢Call for late breaking abstracts till 9 Jan ✅Primary prevention of non-communicable diseases ✅Interventions to reduce health inequalities & illness ✅Practice of prevention research

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Congratulations to Professor Joht Singh Chandan part of PHIRST PHRESH on his @nihr.bsky.social Research Professorship Award www.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-nih... @unibirmingham.bsky.social @peymane.bsky.social

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Peter van der Graaf @pvandergraaf.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Great discussions between council staff, academic researchers and community members about the barriers, but also about practical and creative approaches to knowledge mobilisation. @sandwellcouncil.bsky.social @nihr-phirst.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @fuseonline.bsky.social

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Catch up on our latest evaluation reports, publications and news in our October newsletter mailchi.mp/ncl/phirst-n... Sign up to our mailing list to get the next edition straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-s... #PublicHealth #evaluation

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Good luck to our PHIRST Insight members who are taking part in this event. Really pleased to see this research being presented to policymakers 👏

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Definitely worth a read - the important role Southwark residents played in PHIRST Elevates evaluation of @lb-southwark.bsky.social healthy lifestyle service

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

The NIHR PHIRST PHRESH evaluation for TimeOut: A peer-led gambling recovery service for adults in Nottingham is now live. This evaluation looks at how peer support helps build recovery capital, reduce gambling harms & prevent relapse. Find out more: phirst.nihr.ac.uk/evaluations/...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Pleased to share that PHIRST Connect's Katherine Brown will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming #FoodActive2025 – A Decade of Action: The Healthy Weight Declaration after 10 Years 📅 Tuesday 11th November 🕤9:30-1:00pm 🛜 Online Find out more + register eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-decade-o...

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Want to know what it's like to be a public contributor on a PHIRST evaluation? This great video from PHIRST South Bank lets their contributors share their experiences 🎬👏 youtu.be/pm_XZybRTdw

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PHIRST South Bank - the role of public contributors

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NIHR PHIRST @nihr-phirst.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Join the next PHIRST Webinar, Healthy Place Making: Improving Public Health through Planning ⏰Monday 20 October, 12-1.30PM on MS Teams. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664383829... How local governments in England have been working to design and deliver healthier places

Navy blue background with a vertical red stripe and the words 'PHIRST Webinar Healthy Place Making: Improving Public Health through Planning. 20 October 2025, 12-1.30PM, Online, MS Teams'. There is an image of a communal green space with plants and benches next to a block of apartments and a shared play space next to some housing.

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