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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU)

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The NIHR Policy Research Unit in Policy Innovation and Evaluation (PIRU) is an independent team of researchers from LSHTM, LSE and University of Glasgow aiming to improve UK health and social care policymaking.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Social care reform needs to be about more than protecting the NHS. Following Andy Burnham’s speech at The Labour Party Conference, Shereen Hussein highlights the need to recognise social care as a major social and economic institution in its own right. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
"In social care, genuinely breaking the mould would mean moving beyond seeing care primarily through the lens of NHS pressures.” - Shereen Hussein, Professor of Health and Social Care Policy, LSHTM
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
👋Want to take your #PublicHealth career to the next level in the new year? Applications are now open to study at LSHTM in 2026/27! From 1-year intensive taught programmes in London or online, distance learning programmes & research degrees. Apply now👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
#NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising #flu cases Shereen Hussein tells @theguardian.com 'safe connection should be priority' & urges people to check on welfare of older relatives & neighbours, & take them to be vaccinated. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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NHS bracing for worst ever winter crisis in next fortnight amid rising flu cases
Hospitals treating record numbers of flu patients but worst is yet to come as medical bosses urge people to get vaccinated
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LSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week wraps up today and LSHTM is driving change. @rebeccaglover.bsky.social's research is transforming the AMR National Action Plan from strategy into real-world impact, targeting resistance where it matters most. Read more: tinyurl.com/3tah674h
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Isobel Stanton @istanton.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Our recent paper on #stakeholder opinions on the delivery of environmental components of the UK's #AMR National Action Plan has been written up into a blog! 🦠🌊 Check out the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... And the blog below ⬇️ @oxonandrew.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social #WAAW
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Stakeholder views on the implementation of the UK’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (2019–2024) in relation to AMR in the environment
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment is an important component of One Health AMR research and is increasingly incorporated into AMR National Action Plans (NAPs), including the UK’s AMR...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
#Klebsiella infections are a serious & growing #PublicHealth threat For #AntimicrobialAwarenessWeek, @josebengoechea.bsky.social discusses the dangers of bacterial infections, antimicrobial resistance & the global efforts to tackle it. @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🎉LSHTM #1 in the UK for #PublicHealth for 9th year running in the 2025 #ShanghaiRanking We have also been ranked #3 in the world for public health in recognition of our prestigious research & study programmes in public and #GlobalHealth🌍 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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LSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week starts today. Our research themes show how we tackle AMR from every angle, from biological and clinical sciences to modelling, social science, and more. Learn more: 👉 bit.ly/4i5Uf0v
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
What was missing from the #UK #AMR National Action Plan? ✍️🎯 Better evidence & clear objectives to help understand & combat the role of environmental factors in driving #AMR in the #UK. 👉 bit.ly/4pkL5Qc @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @istanton.bsky.social #WAAW2025
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LSHTM AMR Centre @lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Ahead of #WAAW2025, learn how our researchers are tackling AMR across 30 countries globally, spanning biology, clinical science, policy, modelling, and social sciences. Stay updated on our research, insights, & AMR action. Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/3X0SvvO
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
❓Looking to enhance your expertise in a particular topic with a short-term study commitment? 📖 Covering a wide array of specialised topics, choose from one of over 50 intensive module for 2.5 days across 5 weeks alongside taught programme students between Jan-May. Apply now👇 bit.ly/4r4AGd1
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
🧑‍🎓👩‍🔬 @lshtm.bsky.social has a range of in-person and online programmes to help health professionals gain the knowledge, skills and networks to improve #PublicHealth worldwide. 🔍Learn more at our November Open Events. Book now 👇 bit.ly/4oFPi0W
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Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive & Child Health Centre, LSHTM @lshtm-march.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
📚Looking to develop your skills, gain new knowledge or expand your networks with further studies? Come along to our Autumn Open Events to find out what makes @lshtm.bsky.social #1 in the UK for public health. Book your place 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
#WHO report shows rising #antibiotic resistance in common bacteria @katholt.bsky.social & @josebengoechea.bsky.social explain resistance worryingly high in #Klebsiella & E.coli as 1 in 6 lab-confirmed #bacterial infections in 2023 shown resistant to antibiotics. www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
🆕Listen to LSHTM Viral podcast for highlights from our recent Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event Hear leading experts discuss how we can tackle harmful health #misinformation with exclusive insights, reactions & behind the scenes interviews. @kjcbyrne.bsky.social pod.link/1497329104/e...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
🆕LSHTM Alumni Magazine out now! This issue explores health #misinformation, child #malnutrition, the #ClimateCrisis, new narratives around #disability, and more. Read inspiring health stories from our global community👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/alum...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
October is UK #BlackHistoryMonth We're celebrating our diverse #GlobalHealth community, Aji explains how LSHTM's Diversity Leadership Programme helped her to recognise the value of her heritage & experiences in her #PublicHealth role. #BHM2025 #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Join us for a Free, In-Person, Open Event highlighting Translational Research in infants, children and young people 🗓️Thurs 20th Nov 📍Frank Lee Centre,CUH ⏲️Talks 4-5pm or 6-7pm 📊Poster exhibition & refreshments Book via: bit.ly/CYPafterEve @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk @dphpc.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🐖 🫀 👤 Animal to human #organ #transplants may save lives in the future - but it's a divisive issue. ❓Find out what the #UK public think about #xenotransplantation, based on the first representative survey led by @piru-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social in @thelancet.com 👉 bit.ly/42HMTcQ
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
At LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED event experts discussed the threat of false or misleading health information Watch a recording of the event online and find out more about health #misinformation & what we can do to fight it. 📽️👉 youtube.com/live/H_nClQ2... #PublicHealth
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🌪️🔥🌊 Extreme weather events pose a risk to our #health. Our latest research explores their impact on adult #SocialCare in the UK especially for people living in care homes or receiving care at home. We are researching measures to protect #PublicHealth. 🔎 Find out more about our work 👉 bit.ly/4nrfdIo
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Rise of dangerous health information in UK risks 'lost generation' LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back. @lshtmcepr.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Missed out on a ticket for LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED? Our event is proving so popular we’ve released EXTRA online tickets so more people can learn how to fight dangerous health #misinformation! Get your ticket👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We have a PPIE panel that advises us on our #PublicHealth work and members of the public actively involved in our #research projects. Learn more about our: ▪️Public & Patient Involvement & Engagement ▪️Our strategy ▪️Interested in getting involved? Get in touch! 👇 piru.ac.uk/public-invol...
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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Bluesky 📢 Join our online OptICS workshop on 6 Oct! We're inviting professionals supporting heart health and mental wellbeing, incl. GPs, nurses, care coordinators, ICS staff, social care & allied health. 🌐 Sign up: shorturl.at/LtFZA #OptICSWorkshop #IntegratedCare
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Why is Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement important in #PublicHealth #research? Members of the public who are involved in our research help us identify important questions, interpret research findings & make them accessible. Learn more 👇 piru.ac.uk/public-invol...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We want #PublicHealth #research to benefit as many people as possible. We are committed to including diverse views and expertise of members of the public, esp. from those less often heard. 👥🧑‍🎓 We work with patients, families, carers & others affected by our research. 👇 piru.ac.uk/public-invol...
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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
#NewStudyAlert 🆕research led by scientists @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social uncovered vital evidence that could fast-track the development of a vaccine against Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A), a major cause of childhood illness & death worldwide. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/44azs8dy
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MRC The Gambia’s Role in a Global Breakthrough: New Clues to Protecting Children
MRC The Gambia’s Role in a Global Breakthrough: New Clues to Protecting Children from Strep A | LSHTM
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
👋Distance learning applications closing soon! Our specialised #DistanceLearning programmes enable you to study towards a world-class qualification at your own pace, around your work and personal commitments. Apply by 23 Sept 2025 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
📢PIRU's research on the 'Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act, 2019 has contributed to a new online resource for families and healthcare professionals. 🫶 You can find out more here: piru.ac.uk/outputs/blog...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Find out more about LSHTM research, events and people by following our centres, projects & groups 👇 Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏 #PublicHealth go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Looking for the latest on #PublicHealth? Follow LSHTM centres, projects & groups to get the inside story. Welcoming new additions: @lshtm-crises.bsky.social @tb-lshtm.bsky.social @reachproject-lshtm.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🚨 Did you know? The #NHS #HealthCheck aims to identify those at risk of #CardioVascularDisease , but uptake has been low, esp. amongst men & younger people.❤️‍🩹 We are studying a pilot project to bring Health Check in the workplace to see whether this increase uptake 💼 💡 piru.ac.uk/research/cur...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Mapping the health impacts of #ExtremeHeat☀️📈 Discover LSHTM's Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health's research into heat-related deaths & how these mortality forecasts can help raise the alarm over the potential toll of #heatwaves. #LongRead www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Can digital technology improve #SocialCare? 💻🫶 Part of our #Research is aimed to understand how projects funded through the Government's Adult Social Care Technology Fund are helping organisations make social care better and safer. #HealthTech #SocialCare Find out more 👉 piru.ac.uk/research/cur...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We’re exploring how often people assigned female at birth are accessing #ReproductiveHealth services in England — and what their experiences have been. 🏥 #HealthResearch #UKHealth #HealthEquity Find out more about this #Research 👇 piru.ac.uk/research/cur...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
🗣️NEW SPEAKER! Professor Rebecca French will be speaking at LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED, 15 September 2025, London/online. @lshtmcepr.bsky.social www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
#ClimateChange makes extreme weather events common, endangering #PublicHealth.🥵🌪️ 📋 Adverse Weather & Health Plans help organisations build resilience & protect health. We are surveying key actors to understand how plans are implemented & what needs to improve. 👉 piru.ac.uk/research/cur...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"If in doubt, sit them out."🏉🥋🏊🏑🤸‍♂️⚽ We are excited to share our new report looking at the implementation of the UK #Concussion Guidelines and how they have been adopted in grassroots (non-elite) #sport. 👉 researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/46... @lshtm.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🧑‍🎓Learn more about our current #PublicHealth #Research projects. 👇 💫 The first project we want to showcase is an #Evaluation of a pilot initiative which aims to accelerate access to medical technologies considered to be innovative and transformative for the #NHS. 👉 piru.ac.uk/research/cur...
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
#Measles: Why is it spreading & what can we do about it? In this episode of the #LSHTMViral podcast, Liam Smeeth & Heidi Larson discuss the dangers of measles, global trust in vaccines, misinformation & how to tackle falling #vaccine coverage. pod.link/1497329104/e...
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NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @piru-lshtm.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Hello Bluesky 👋 We're the NIHR Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit (PIRU) @lshtm.bsky.social, a team of independent researchers aiming to improve #UK #Health and #SocialCare #Policymaking by evaluating new policies. Follow us for updates, research, events, blogs & more! 👉 piru.ac.uk
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