NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)

In her latest blog 📝 our CEO Professor Lucy Chappell reflects on hosting the NIHR's first every Impact Prizes and shares some of the exceptional work of our winners 🏆 Read it below!

Exciting news from the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust! 👶✨ We’re thrilled to hear about the incredible work being done to support Tomas, and proud to see the vital role the NIHR is playing in this clinical trial. 👏 Tomas received the treatment at our NIHR GOSH Clinical Research Facility and the trial's principal investigator is part of the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre. This collaboration is a powerful example of how research and healthcare go hand in hand to make a real difference in people's lives. 💙

🏆 Last night we were thrilled to announce the winners of our first ever Impact Prizes, which celebrate the researchers and teams whose work has made a major contribution to the health and wealth of the nation. 10 winners were selected from over 130 entries, and received their awards at a ceremony hosted by Professor Lucy Chappell Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department of Health and Social Care and NIHR CEO. See the full list of winners and read about their achievements at https://lnkd.in/et9UEdAg #NIHRImpactPrizes #ResearchImpact

This #WorldOralHealthDay, we celebrate the impact of the NIHR-funded BRUSH project which has driven change with its supervised toothbrushing programme 🦷 The government’s recent annoucement of £11 million funding for supervised toothbrushing programmes across England follows extensive research by our NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber & PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula). With 1 in 5 children aged 5 affected by tooth decay in England, with higher rates in more deprived areas. The consequences extend beyond oral pain, impacting children's diet, speech, quality of life, and confidence. Tooth decay treatment is the leading cause of hospital admissions for young children (33,000+ annually), costing the NHS over £40 million each year. The expansion of these programmes will not only improve children's oral healthcare and reduce health inequalities but also save £3 in avoided treatment costs for every £1 spent, amounting to over £34 million in savings over the next 5 years. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFJue6UF

Did you know before 2013 there were no vaccines to protect against Meningitis B, a leading infectious killer among young children? Supported by multiple NIHR career development awards, Dr Hannah Christensen’s influential work critically informed the national introduction of a life-saving vaccine to protect children under 5. This research not only saved lives but also reduced costs to the NHS by £136 million annually. Find out more athttps://lnkd.in/eyqDaUD6

Southampton father Ardel Richardson is helping to shape a better future for his daughter ❤️ He has joined a ground-breaking NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) programme at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT to improve health in Black communities. People from Black ethnic backgrounds have historically been under-represented in health studies. This means knowledge and treatments as a result of research are predominantly based on white populations. The new programme is looking to “close the gap” and create a healthier future for all. Ardel is featuring in a UHS press release that will be appearing on screens and airwaves from today. Watch to hear why Ardel got involved and how he hopes this research will make a difference 📽️👇 https://lnkd.in/etcRc5r2

We are launching our new Invention for Innovation (i4i) - Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship (THRIVE) programme on 14 April 2025! This #fundingopportunity is aimed at academic and clinical #entrepreneurs who wish to develop their innovation whilst receiving entrepreneurial training. THRIVE will offer up to £150,000 over 9 months. Interested in finding out more? Sign up now to our launch webinar on: 📅 7 April 2025 ⏰ 1pm - 2:30pm Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUbF7duB

📰 We are pleased to announce the latest cohort of Senior Investigators, with leaders from the NHS, social care, public health, methodology, pharmacy, and dentistry. This 18th cohort reflects our commitment to diversity in research leadership, with increased representation across regions such as Yorkshire and the Humber and the South West, as well as three appointments from former polytechnic universities. These experts will play a critical role in shaping UK health and care research, mentoring the next generation, and influencing policy. Meet the newly appointed Senior Investigators: https://lnkd.in/evEh5qeC

NIHR funded research is changing lives and creating a more efficient NHS through better care for pregnant women with diabetes. Here’s what we've achieved: ✅ Healthier babies and fewer complications ✅ £9.5 million in annual NHS savings ✅ 98% of pregnant women with type 1 diabetes now offered continuous glucose monitoring Each year, around 2,500 babies in the UK alone are born to women with type 1 diabetes. Many of them face health challenges, but this world-leading research is shaping improved clinical practice in the UK and internationally, giving more babies a healthier start in life. Find out more about how we’re #MakingADifference to the health and wealth of the nation through research at https://lnkd.in/eDc83WBy

🏠 Hospital at home services can reduce admissions and speed up discharge. But what works best? Catch up on our webinar which showcases research from 3 evidence reviews on home-based alternatives to hospital care. 🔗 Find our summary here: https://lnkd.in/e8VnVc5a