Institute for Health and Care Improvement
News and events
Read the latest news from the Institute for Health and Care Improvement.
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Menopause research public involvement group
The Institute is launching a public involvement group to help steer its menopause research.
For more information contact Amie Woodward (a.woodward1@yorksj.ac.uk) or fill out the interest form (Microsoft Forms)
Health research launched for coastal residents
8 April 2024
The Institute for Health and Care Improvement is working with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support the development of research to benefit the health of the community of Scarborough and surrounding area with the new collaborative research initiative SHARC.
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‘This is just the beginning’: the documentary maker using family experience to challenge health inequalities
14 March 2024
In March, the Institute sponsored the screening of ‘Pip, Pop and a Pandemic: a powerful documentary offering deep insights into existing health inequalities and challenges faced by those living with severe mental illness.
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Documentary premiere and panel discussion to explore mental health and gaps in the benefits system
22 February 2024
The Royal College of Psychiatrists, healthcare professionals, York Mind, and Rachael Maskell MP join filmmaker and bereaved families for York St John University event.
York St John report reveals vital role of NHS wellbeing hubs
15 January 2024
The value of Resilience Hubs, a specialist service offering mental health and wellbeing support to all emergency, health and care staff, is highlighted in a report commissioned by the NHS.
New institute to address key challenges facing health and social care in today’s society
30 November 2023
NHS representatives, civic leaders, health and social care providers and charities have joined staff and students for the official launch of York St John University's innovative and ambitious new health and care research institute.
York St John launch new exercise therapy service for patients with peripheral artery disease
16 October 2023
Collaboration between York St John University and York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to offer claudication exercise service to people suffering with leg pain as a result of peripheral artery disease.
Institute for Health and Care Improvement forge closer research links with York Hospital
03 October 2023
York St John University’s Institute for Health and Care Improvement hold partnership event with York Abdominal Wall Unit to share research findings and service improvements.
Upcoming events
PASMI (Physical Activity and Severe Mental Illness) Symposium
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Join speakers from a range of establishments, discussing the work conducted by members of the PASMI Research Group.
York Academic Paper Writing Retreat
Tuesday 14 May to Thursday 16 May 2024
Institute for Health and Care Improvement Research Showcase Event
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Join us for a day of celebration and collaboration at the Institute for Health and Care Improvement Research Showcase, hosted at York St John University. This event will highlight the breadth and impact of research related to health and social care conducted by both staff and students from across the university. Research will be showcased through a variety of posters, oral presentations and other formats.
If you would like to contribute, please fill out this Call for Contributions form.
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