NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences

Implementation of physical health services for people living with SMI Showcasing national and regional best practice – How to deliver and implement physical health support services for people living with SMI

Registrations open for conference on 24th March: Implementation of physical health services for people living with SMI implementationofphysicalhealthservicesforsmi.eventbrite.co.uk

Open to health and third sector professionals, volunteers and members of the public.
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Are you working on behavioural science applied to population health, healthcare systems, or policy?

The Behavioural Science and Public Health Network (BSPHN) Conference 2026 is now open for abstract submissions — welcoming contributions from academics and practitioners.

This work is designed to inform evidence-based strategies that strengthen integrated care delivery and improve outcomes.

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The review will examine the factors that shape the commissioning and implementation of integrated care services for individuals with physical health risks and mental health concerns.

Factors that influence the commissioning and implementation of integrated care for adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns in the UK: a systematic review p... Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns (anxiety, depression) often co-occur and can worsen individual health outcomes, increase healthcare bur...

Interested in the commissioning and implementation of integrated care services?

Read our new systematic review protocol!

systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

The policy briefing, explaining this research and likely policy implications, can be accessed here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

YouTube video by Sense about Science Virtual wards in the NHS - The challenges

The 3-minute explainer video of our research on virtual wards can be found here, produced by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social : www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVSX...

Bringing Virtual Wards to Westminster: Our Experience at Evidence Week 2025 - NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences Last week, we had the chance to take part in Evidence Week in Parliament, where we shared our latest research on the roll-out of Virtual Wards (aka Hospital@Home) in the NHS. Hosted by Sense about Sci...

Our researchers Dr Fiona Graham and Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social recently took part in Evidence Week in Parliament, sharing our latest research on the roll-out of Virtual Wards (aka Hospital@Home) in the NHS.

Read about their experiences at the blog below:
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/bringing-vir...

The National Institute for Health and Care Research Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences among world-class researchers, briefing MPs and parliamentary staff on the latest evidence… ... The National Institute for Health and Care Research Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences among world-class researchers, briefing MPs and parliamentary staff on the latest evidence n...

Our researchers Dr Fiona Graham and Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social were at Evidence Week 2025 in Parliament last week, organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.

They discussed our work on virtual words in the NHS with MPs - read more about it here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Behaviour Change Conference 2026 - call for abstracts now open, submit by 15 December 2025. Image of conference venue.

📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social

The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) November 2025 newsletter The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: Comprehensive new guidance for care planning, resources to improve admissions to mental health units for young people and their ...

Read the November roundup of top stories, blogs & opportunities from all NIHR Applied Research Collaborations ( #NIHRARCs) across the country

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We’re at Westminster today for #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, presenting our research evidence on virtual wards in the NHS to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, to help them scrutinise policies in this area. senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have:

🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects
📰 published over 9,000 papers
🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations
💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding!

👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work:
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💫 #ARCimpacts

Brilliant panel discussion today at the House of Lords of the NIHR/ESRC APPLE-Tree study. Dementia prevention can progress via marginal yet meanignful gains, involving non-clinical staff and community organisations #prevention #healthpolicy @denpru-qm.bsky.social @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social

NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research ARCs have leveraged around £1 billion of external research funding #ARCimpacts

💫NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) have leveraged around £1 billion in external research funding!

💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...

👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts

🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month!

ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact

👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more

👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...

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At the beginning of October, all our researchers and co-investigators from across the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton…... At the beginning of October, all our researchers and co-investigators from across the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton ...

Earlier this month, all our researchers & co-investigators got together at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton.

We discussed topics such as engaging youth in research, public involvement, and ensuring meaningful impact.

Read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-p...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

We’ll be presenting our latest research on virtual wards in the NHS at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @simonforstroud.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing

senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

@leighinghammp.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS

senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

@zarahsultana.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

@allisongardner.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

We’re presenting our latest findings on virtual wards in the NHS in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. @rupahuq.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

We’ll be presenting our latest research on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS at #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social – @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social please join us in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

@drlukeevans.org.uk please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on the challenges of virtual wards in the NHS senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Virtual wards in the NHS The challenges Tuesday 4 November 12:30 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster Book an appointment Latest findings on how virtual wards can alleviate pressure and improve patient care in the NHS. Nationa...

Evidence is crucial in effective decision-making. We’re presenting our latest findings on virtual wards in the NHS in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci. @drrosena.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Jack standing in a pink shirt and navy chinos on a flowery carpet. He was presenting at the 2025 Society for Social Medicine and Population Health annual scientific meeting

Just back from attending another excellent @socsocmed.bsky.social conference #SSM2025

It was great catching up with old and new friends that I've made over my time in academia to date. I was happy to share our @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social research on populism and public health interventions.

Dr Laura McGowan presenting at the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health conference

Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.

Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

Behaviour Change Conference 2026 Health & Sustainability, logo is of a globe with a leaf. 17-19 June, 16 June: pre-conference day. Location pin Lisbon and online. UCL Centre for Behaviour Change logo and NOVA National School of Public Health logo.

📢 Save the date! Our 10th Behaviour Change Conference, in partnership with BE-Change Knowledge Centre, takes place in Lisbon, 17-19 June 2026.
🌍 Join us to be part of an international community applying behaviour change to tackle global challenges.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference

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It was great to present our review of interview studies looking at populism and how people receive public health interventions @socsocmed.bsky.social #SSM2025 yesterday!

Looking forward to two more days of exciting talks 🤓