School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow

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New @uofglasgow.bsky.social study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes.

#ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 @povertyalliance.org

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episode artwork of Sir Gregor Smith, Kezia Dugdale, Nicola McEwen, David Blane and Petra Meier.

🎧 New season of Spotlight kicks off with a deep dive into Scotland’s health future.

With the Chief Medical Officer on prevention, Realistic Medicine & the long-term challenges facing the NHS.

Alongside UofG experts @pmeierprof.bsky.social & @dnblane.bsky.social

🔗 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com

Front cover of book 'Health Systems, Health Services and Inequality in Population Health'.

🆕book co-authored by @alastairleyland.bsky.social shows the scientific and policy-added value of combining health systems, health services and population health research.

The book is open access and published by @springernature.com

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⚡️New publication⚡️

We investigated the risk and determinants of mortality in people notified with Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease in Scotland between Jan 2017 and Dec 2024.

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This #WorldHeartDay ❤️ we're celebrating the launch of ACROSS - a new global research programme to increase the capacity of health services in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan to deliver home-based rehab programmes for people with heart disease and a mental health difficulty.

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People who consumed excess free sugar, starch, and animal protein had increased #Type2Diabetes risk, regardless of total calories.

For those people, substituting with non-free sugar and plant protein could reduce the risk.

#UKBiobank #Macronutrients #Diet #Obesity

Recovery comic cover. Three hands holding post-it notes saying - A public information comic, representing lived experiences, of drug + alcohol dependence and recovery.

New public information comic aims to build understanding and reduce the stigma around drug and alcohol dependence.

'Pathways of Hope' was co-created with the recovery community, medical students and doctors.

#LivedExperience #Recovery @nicmdickson.bsky.social

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Training course: SQL for researchers: demystifying databases - online Many organisations store their data in relational databases rather than spreadsheets or CSV files, requiring SQL (Structured Query Language) to access, extract and analyse data. This hands-on course

Interested in learning how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction and analysis?

NCRM and @uofglasgow.bsky.social are running an introductory course on 23 September 2025.

Learn more: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/show.php?article=14351

Please join us soon in Glasgow for a 1-day course on “How to be a Great Chief Investigator” featuring trialists and CTU experts from around Scotland - supported by UKCRC - *Thursday 9th October* - open to all!

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Economic burden and cost-effectiveness of treatments for open tibia fractures in Malawi: Economic analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study Background Open tibia fractures result in substantial lifelong disability for patients, and are expensive to treat. As the injury typically affects young working men, the societal costs from open tibi...

🆕paper co-authored by @petermacp.bsky.social

Key finding - Open tibia fractures result in significant costs to patients, the healthcare system and society in Malawi.

Re-balancing of health budgets is needed to prioritise trauma care.

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We stand together with people with learning disabilities, their families & carers, across Scotland to celebrate inclusion, break down barriers and create a Scotland where everyone belongs. www.ScotLDWeek.com
#WeAreHere #IAmHereScotland #ScotLDWeek25 @scldnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social

Health and Sustainability: a panel discussion with Sir Michael Marmot #GlasgowChangingFutures

🗓️Tue 16th September, 4-6pm
📍Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building, Uni of Glasgow

@michaelmarmot.bsky.social @uofggcf.bsky.social @publichealthscot.bsky.social

Register 👇
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We have a Vacancy: Research Scientist - Data Visualisation skills to help bring complex model outputs to life through clear, engaging, and accessible visuals + narratives for diverse audiences. 0.5 FTE post based @uofgshw.bsky.social 📅 Apply by 8 Sept 2025 👉 bit.ly/4fUNT2H @phiuk.bsky.social

Reductions in development assistance for health funding threaten decades of progress in Africa

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New paper co-authored by David McAllister and @peterhanlon.bsky.social finds the electronic frailty index identifies younger adults with #frailty at high risk of adverse health events and might be a tool to identify younger people for further assessment/intervention.

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Applying a missingness lens to healthcare – missed appointments letters – tear up and start again! - Health Equity Evidence Centre In this guest blog, Professor Andrea Williamson reflects on her previous research into repeated missed healthcare appointments, which links high non-attendance to poorer health outcomes and social dis...

🆕 Health Equity Evidence Centre blog by Prof Andrea Williamson

Applying a missingness lens to healthcare, and a new approach to appointment letters aimed at better supporting patients and improving engagement with services.

heec.co.uk/resource/app...

#HealthInequalities @deependgp.bsky.social

The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.

Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social

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Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.

New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
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#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social

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Is a ‘crisis of masculinity’ evident in UK secondary student attitudes towards gender equality, gender stereotypes and sexual harassment?

Letter in JECH from Prof Kirstin Mitchell & the Equally Safe at School team picked up by The Times & BBC today.

doi.org/10.1136/jech...

@uofgnews.bsky.social

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Pop in to the Clarice Pears building to see our updated Glasgow’s Health exhibition with new ‘Talking Heads’ on greenspace and health, and multimorbidity and chronic pain.

Thanks to @glasgowscience.bsky.social and all our participants🎬

An applicant webinar with @francesmair.bsky.social and the Multimorbidity team will take place on Wednesday 6th August at 11am.
Register ➡️ forms.office.com/e/eQ4C3T2QR0

YouTube video by UofG MVLS Josie - St Andrews University – Public Health consultant.

Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals - Fellowship applications for 2026 now open!

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Pleased to share this work I was lucky to contribute to, led by brilliant colleagues @uofgshw.bsky.social

Paper highlights the types of #relationships and #SocialNetworks that foster #MentalHealth discussions in #rural areas

Also discussions around Mental Health #stigma

Read more below 👇🏻

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Important new findings about the effects of #UniversalCredit on mental health in the UK.

Between 2013-2019, it's estimated an additional 111,954 individuals experienced depression and/or anxiety attributable to UC.

#MentalHealth #HealthInequalities

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New study published in @thelancetph.bsky.social finds that from adolescence onwards, men have higher Mycobacterium #Tuberculosis infection rates than women, resulting in higher prevalence of immunoreactivity.

@petermacp.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1016/S246...

Text box describes the added value of TB systematic review and meta analysis and implications of all the available evidence.

New study published in @thelancetph.bsky.social finds that from adolescence onwards, men have higher Mycobacterium #Tuberculosis infection rates than women, resulting in higher prevalence of immunoreactivity.

@petermacp.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/S246...

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**GCPH has moved!**
After 10 years in Bridgeton, we have now moved to the Clarice Pears building in @uofgshw.bsky.social. As we start to settle into our new office, we look forward to working closer to our academic colleagues and to new opportunities.

Call for participants! Sustainable Travel in Glasgow City Region Do you experience challenges using public transport? Take part in a study using photography and interviews to explore your views on public transport in Glasgow City Region. £20 Shopping Voucher for Participation Scan the QR or email gallantpublictransport@glasgow.ac.uk

📣 Call for participants!

Do you experience challenges using #publictransport in #Glasgow?

🚍 Our colleagues at the @uofgshw.bsky.social GALLANT project are looking for views on public transport in Glasgow.

Scan the QR code or email them for more information.

Mortality outcomes of children and young people who have spent time in care: evidence from Children’s Health in Care in Scotland, a population-wide administrative data cohort study Objective Individuals who spend time in care during childhood/adolescence face a higher risk of premature mortality compared with those who have not been in care. However, it is unclear whether this r...

New paper (£0): Mortality outcomes of children and young people who have spent time in care: evidence from Children’s Health in Care in Scotland, a population-wide administrative data cohort study adc.bmj.com/content/earl...