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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking for a job in behaviour change? UCL Energy Institute & CBC are hiring a Research Assistant for the UCL Grand Challenges-funded project “Keeping Cool in a Warming UK”, exploring residential occupants’ risk perceptions of the recent heatwaves. Apply by 1 Oct, details on Unitemps: bit.ly/47pJtgV

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Why does getting #BehaviouralScience into the room matter? In a new blog & article for Evidence & Policy journal, CBC Director @susanmichie.bsky.social & co-authors set out why policymakers need more than just facts when dealing with a public health crisis. Read more on our website: bit.ly/4cPDuVS

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

💭 Why do people do the things they do? It's a persistent puzzle across health, sustainability, education & public policy. To explore this question through the principles of #BehaviouralScience, join our online Introductory course (self-paced over 4 weeks) starting 5 Oct. More here 👉 bit.ly/46jWQ1G

Diagram of the COM-B model: Capability, Motivation, Opportunity ↔ Behaviour. See: https://www.com-b.org/

Diagram of the Behaviour Change Wheel. Citation "Michie S, Atkins L, West R. (2014) The Behaviour Change Wheel: A Guide to Designing Interventions. London: Silverback Publishing. www.behaviourchangewheel.com"

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Join us on 8-10 March 2027 for “Conversations about Behaviour Change“, an online event we're co-hosting with @be-change.bsky.social featuring short talks, discussions, workshops & more across 3 afternoons (GMT). Submissions open late September. Stay updated via the CBC mailing list 👉 bit.ly/3Uz03b9

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking to hone your #BehaviourChange skills with a #ShortCourse? Early-bird rates end Fri 4 Sep for four of our one- and two-day modules, covering Communications, Behavioural Systems Mapping, Behaviour Change Techniques & Co-Designing for Behaviour Change. Details on our website: 🔗 bit.ly/4gxfOb5

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

How do you choose the right techniques to help change behaviour & describe them so that others can understand, evaluate & replicate what you've done? Join our online course “Improving Methods for Selecting & Specifying #BehaviourChange Techniques” on 4-5 Nov 2026 to find out 👉 bit.ly/3T11KNZ

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A new publication from CBC Director @susanmichie.bsky.social & CBC Associates @robertjwest.bsky.social & @jannahastings.bsky.social, “Building an AI-Ready Evidence Base for #BehaviourChange” takes stock of AI-enabled BC interventions & calls for new practices. Read in @ai.nejm.org 👇 bit.ly/4qC4MVu

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Working in comms? Sharpen your #BehaviourChange toolkit with our 1-day online course on 15 Oct, “Achieving Behaviour Change through Communications”. Learn how to use the COM-B framework to create compelling, evidence-based messaging, led by @robertjwest.bsky.social Details here 👉 bit.ly/4g267Bd

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are you looking to extend your knowledge in #BehaviouralScience? Why not take advantage of extended early-bird rates for many of our Advanced Modules on topics covering Communications, Systems Mapping, #BehaviourChange Techniques & #Co-design See details & book via our website 👇 bit.ly/4hsgMGs

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join us in Cyprus on 31 Aug for our workshop “Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology in Action: Harnessing the ontology for better evidence synthesis of Interventions” at the @ehps.bsky.social Annual Conference & learn how to apply the BCIO to intervention evidence. Details here 👉 bit.ly/4pT02dL

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

⏳ Last chance: early-bird rates for our Advanced Modules in #BehaviourChange end today (31 July)! We run a range of courses, mostly 1 day & online, for anyone looking to build on core behavioural science knowledge with specialist, practical skills. See details/book via our website: bit.ly/44ZSgoF

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're proud to be working with partners across @ucl.ac.uk, using #BehaviouralScience to develop intervention strategies for UCL Research Professionals. We've contributed to a new Career Framework & case studies to foster conversations & plan meaningful career development. More here: bit.ly/4fERimv

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Celebrating and supporting UCL Research Professionals: new Career Framework and case studies

Explore our new resources for Research Professionals, with an initial focus on Impact and in Doctoral Training Entities roles.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Congratulations to CBC academic Ayşe Allison, who has been promoted to Senior Research Fellow 👏 Ayşe is a behavioural scientist researching complex sustainability systems; her current projects include The Comfort Loop & Big Repair Project. See Ayşe's UCL profile: bit.ly/4hm1PFJ @ayselisa.bsky.social

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Photos from the Behaviour Change Conference 2026 are now available on our co-host's Flickr! 📸 flickr.com/photos/202715010@N07/albums/ See highlights of keynotes, opening/closing ceremonies, presentations, workshops, Meet the Expert sessions & networking from #BCConf2026! @be-change.bsky.social

Dr Joana Gonçalves de Sá giving a keynote presentation at the Behaviour Change Conference 2026 on "Studying Bias in the Age of AI", standing next to a lectern and holding a microphone.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Applications are now open for our latest Commissioning Fund Accelerator Awards. Up to £50k FEC is available for ECRs developing #behaviouralresearch on #environment & #sustainability. Read the guidance & find out how to apply at tinyurl.com/424ncjm5

Behavioural Research UK Commissioning Fund now open. Up to £50,000 available for early career researchers undertaking behavioural research on environment and sustainability. Deadline: 11 September 2026.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Two fantastic keynotes from the Behaviour Change Conference 2026 are now available on YouTube 👉 bit.ly/4fhefwf Watch @marijndebruin.bsky.social on the capacity of #BehaviouralScience for societal impact & @estherpapies.bsky.social on behavioural science in times of planetary crisis #BCConf2026

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📢 Save the date! Join us on 9-10 March 2027 for ‘Conversations about #BehaviourChange’, an online event hosted jointly by UCL CBC and @be-change.bsky.social 📅 Call for abstracts will open late Sep 2026, more details soon! Join our mailing list for updates 👉 ucl.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What challenge will you tackle? There's still time to join our online course ‘Applied Principles and Practice of Behaviour Change’, 6-10 July 2026. Learn how to apply principles of #BehaviouralScience to your work using a practical framework of interventions. Details 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We're really pleased you were able to present your work on Co-Creation at the Behaviour Change Conference 2026. Thank you for attending #BCConf2026!

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A fantastic Day 1 at #BCConf2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Prof Marijn de Bruin for an inspiring keynote on strengthening behavioural science capacity for societal impact. Great discussions, new connections, and plenty of ideas to take into Day 2. 📷 Photos 1 & 2 by Carolina Silva

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James Curwen @jamescurwen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A fantastic 1st day of the Behaviour Change Conference 2026 in Lisbon, with great talks, discussions & poster sessions, attended by delegates from 44 countries! Thanks to everyone at NOVA University Lisbon / UCL Centre for Behaviour Change for hosting. @ucl-cbc.bsky.social #BCConf2026

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Sander Hermsen @sanderhermsen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Love how all the posters are openly available online padlet.com/bcconf2026/p.... Abstracts will be available through zenodo later #BCConf2026

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Sander Hermsen @sanderhermsen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Marijn de Bruin delivers his amazing, incredibly information-dense keynote on his perspective on strengthening behavioural science for societal impact #BCConf2026 “As a field, we’re just out of puberty, but we’re ready for the next step upwards”

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We had a great pre-conference day yesterday! You can still join #BCConf2026 virtually - hear from leading researchers, practitioners & policymakers on the latest in behaviour change. 🎟️ Register now to join live sessions + get recordings of panels, symposia & keynotes. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Posters are rolling in for the 2026 #BehaviourChange Conference 🤩 Head to our Padlet to explore innovative research, practical applications & fresh perspectives: padlet.com/bcconf2026/posters And there's still time to register! 🔗 ucl.ac.uk/brain-sciences/behaviour-change/conference #BCConf2026

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

The 2026 Behaviour Change Conference Programme is live! 🎉 There are still in-person and online places available, so do join us if you haven’t already registered: 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... Workshop registrations will be closing soon - book by 8 May: 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... #BCConf2026

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Our annual conferences bring together industry, academia, government and NGOs to discuss cutting-edge developments in the science and application of behaviour change to a range global challenges.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

There's still time to register for our online Intermediate Behaviour Change Training! 📅 6–10 July By the end of the week, you’ll leave with practical experience applying behaviour change frameworks and a personalised plan you can take back into your own context. 🔗Book: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

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Human Behaviour Change - APRICOT @hbcproject.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Missed our first APRICOT Community of Practice webinar or want to rewatch it?

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Bookings are flying in for our Advanced Behaviour Change Modules! 🚀 Taught by leading experts in the field, each module offers in‑depth knowledge & practical skills. 👉 Early bird rates until 31 July: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... You’ll need to have completed our Introductory Course, next one in May

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

A huge thank you from the entire Organising Committee to everyone who’s booked their place at #BCConf2026, we’ve had a fantastic response so far! Haven’t registered yet? Today is the final day to secure Early Bird rates - don’t miss out! 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... @susanmichie.bsky.social

The 2025 Behaviour Change Conference Organising Committee and Volunteers stood at the front of the room, listening to Dr Marta Marques close the conference. The screen behind shows 'stay tuned - there's more next year!'.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

⏳ Last chance for early bird rates for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference! Join a global community of researchers, practitioners, and professionals from across sectors. 👉 Book by 31 March to access early-bird rates for in‑person and online attendance: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Behavioural research is shaping policy, services, and everyday decisions more than ever - but with that influence comes important ethical responsibility. Join our upcoming webinar to explore how ethical principles can be applied in real-world research and policy contexts. tinyurl.com/3rcswcxb

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

📢 Vacancy: Research Assistant We’re recruiting a part‑time Research Assistant (0.5 FTE) to support a project investigating the feasibility and acceptability of introducing iron supplementation for blood donors in England. 👉 Apply by 19 March: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

👋 Meet Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social, the Director of @ucl-cbc.bsky.social! In our latest Meet the Expert feature, Prof Michie reflects on what drew her to the field of behaviour change, what inspires her day-to-day, and the wisdom she’d pass on to her younger self. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Have you booked your place yet for #BCConf2026? We value bringing people together from a wide range of countries, disciplines and sectors - last year we welcomed delegates from 35 countries (shown in the map below)! 🌍 Late‑breaking abstracts close 9 March, 09:00 UK. ⏰ www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

Graphic for the Behaviour Change Conference 2026. The top section shows the conference name, dates (17–19 June, with a pre‑conference day on 16 June), and the theme ‘Health & Sustainability’. Below, the text says ‘Join delegates from around the world!’ Above a world map dotted with 35 blue location pins across multiple countries. A banner at the bottom reads ‘Early bird rates end 31 March’.

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Come and join the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences! We're a recruiting a Research Assistant/Research Fellow to be based @ucl-cbc.bsky.social. For more details - and to apply by Tuesday 3rd March - visit the link below: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

📢 Late‑breaking call for abstracts - if you don’t already have a poster accepted for #BCConf2026, this is your chance to submit for a poster presentation. Be part of our biggest and best conference yet - and please share. 👉 Deadline: 09:00 (GMT) Monday 9 March www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

Graphic announcing a late‑breaking call for abstracts for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference – submit by 9 March 2026. The conference dates, 17–19 June, and a pre‑conference day on 16 June are shown. Logos for UCL Centre for Behaviour Change and NOVA Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública appear, along with a circular photo of a yellow building against a blue sky

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Introducing our first #BCConf2026 keynote: @marijndebruin.bsky.social, Radboud University Medical Center. Prof de Bruin's keynote will reflect on the role we can all play in building behavioural science capacity. Book by 31 March to secure the early-bird rate. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

Promotional graphic for the Behaviour Change Conference 2026. The title reads “Keynote: A perspective on strengthening behavioural science capacity for societal impact” with the speaker name “Prof Marijn de Bruin.” A circular photo of the speaker appears on the right. The graphic includes the conference dates “17–19 June,” “Pre-Conference Day: 16 June,” and the location “Lisbon & Online.” Logos for the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change and NOVA are shown at the bottom.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

⏰ 1 week left to apply for our Lecturer & Deputy Research Lead post. Our interdisciplinary research tackles key societal challenges across four core themes, which you can read about on our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch... 👉 Find out more & apply by 25 Feb: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Great opportunity for an experienced behavioural researcher to join BR-UK, based with us at the CBC 👇

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We’re thrilled to have received so many high‑quality submissions for #BCConf2026. Huge congratulations to everyone accepted for an oral or poster presentation 👏 It’s shaping up to be our biggest conference yet. Don’t miss out - early‑bird rates end 31 March: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

Image promoting the Behaviour Change Conference 2026 with a word cloud of abstract topics, including physical activity, plastic waste, mental health, agriculture, and research culture. A badge reads “Early bird registration until 31 March,” with UCL CBC and NOVA logos at the bottom.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

New paper led by @ayselisa.bsky.social looks at UK parents' use of reusable diapers and toilet training, using COM‑B & the BCW. They found that only a small proportion use reusables exclusively, and reusable diaper use is linked with earlier toilet training. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Join our MSc Behaviour Change Open Day & discover how this unique programme equips you to develop, implement, and evaluate behaviour change interventions using the Behaviour Change Wheel & associated tools. 📅 12 Feb, 13:00-14:00 📅 23 Feb, 16:30-17:30 👉 Register now app.geckoform.com/events-embed...

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 11/02/2026

Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨ #UCL200 #LoveUCL

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

As we recruit for our new Lecturer & Deputy Research Lead role, we wanted to share some insights into what it’s like to work as a researcher at the CBC: 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

📢 We're recruiting for a 'Lecturer and Deputy Research Lead' to join our management team. We’re seeking an experienced researcher with expertise in behavioural science and research methods and a proven track record in leading projects. 👉 Find out more & apply by 25 Feb: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 28/01/2026

UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation. Read more: bit.ly/3LHcuxz

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Congratulations to our Senior Research Fellow @viviantonop.bsky.social for her UCL Public Policy Fellowship 👏 Vivi will be based in the London Borough of Newham’s transformation team, exploring how predictive AI can be used in their services to support the national shift from analogue to digital.

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Have you experienced both cardiovascular disease risk and mental health challenges? We're keen to hear from you. We're interviewing people to explore how integrated care can be improved. Find out more on the image, or click the link below: qualtricsxm58qqvslcm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story

What’s the study about?
Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges?
Share Your Story
Researchers from the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences are exploring how integrated care can be improved for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns

You can take part if you:
• Are aged 18 or over
• Have experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or physical inactivity AND
• Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or low mood

What’s involved?
• A 1:1 online interview (up to 60 minutes)
• Questions about your experiences with care
• A £20 online shopping voucher as a thank you

Why take part?
Your voice will help shape national recommendations for improving integrated care for hearts and minds.
The findings will be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care.

Are you interested in taking part?
To express interest scan the QR code or click this link
Or email us at fani.liapi@beds.ac.uk
We’ll send you more information and answer any
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