Ahead of the Budget last month, we brought together 22 members of the NHSA Council and Board to sign a letter to the Chancellor asking for urgent action to tackle the North-South health divide highlighted in our #HealthforWealth report. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...

In M-RIC's 2025 review Hannah Davies, Chief Executive Officer for The NHSA reflects on our work: “M-RIC has been an invaluable partner to the Northern Health Science Alliance in driving forward the North’s shared ambition to deliver world-leading health research that truly benefits our communities"

The NHSA was pleased to once again work with the Medical Research Council (MRC) to host their Regional Visit to the North of England in Liverpool this November. Read more in this recent blog post by @mandydixon.bsky.social: www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/shaping...

For Day 7 of our 12 Days of NHSA Christmas, we look back on our report on the potential economic impact of proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments in the North of England... 1/2 www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

In March, we were honoured to be awarded a @bionow.bsky.social award. The awards honour ingenuity and dedication. @healthequitynorth.bsky.social won for its Woman of the North work in the Social Impact category, which recognises activities aimed at creating significant, positive societal changes.

Join @manchester.ac.uk’s @hrfh.bsky.social’s webinar: Advancing cardiovascular monitoring: from radar sensing to wearable emergency detection 📅Wednesday 14 January | 3-4pm 🔗https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b9bafbd-4a1b-46eb-b969-6c9bdc262921@c152cb07-614e-4abb-818a-f035cfa91a77 1/2

In May, in partnership with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social and @leigh-day.bsky.social, we held a Woman of the North Summit in Durham, with around 200 attendees. The Summit saw the launch of the Woman of the North Charter, backed by Mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social.

For Day 4 of our ‘12 Days of NHSA Christmas’, we celebrate the announcement of the Institute for Preventative Health, a proposal launched at the Convention of the North in February. We look forward to developing this Institute in 2026 and harnessing the expertise across the North.

Liverpool’s @m-ricresearch.bsky.social has launched its Review of 2025, highlighting the important work they have achieved this year and plans for 2026. Find out more 👉 mric.uk/what-is-mric...

In July, our Nutrition North Network published a new report, ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England: Inequalities and opportunities’, calling for urgent support and investment to address the severe state of nutrition in the North of England. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...

In June, we were delighted to welcome @merseycarenhs.bsky.social to the NHSA. The Trust is involved in a range of important research activities and initiatives, aiming to make Liverpool a world leader in better mental healthcare from research embedded in care.  www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/mers...

This December, we are sharing our 12 days of NHSA Christmas, celebrating highlights from 2025 with @healthequitynorth.bsky.social and @childofthenorth.bsky.social. On Day 1, we celebrate our Ageing in the North report, detailing the costs of inequality in ageing: www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...

The health divide in England has not only persisted since our last Health for Wealth report in 2018, but deepened. The report has been led by Dr Julija Simpson of @newcastleuni.bsky.social, who acknowledges the impact of policy choices on inequality. www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/poor-health-...

"The North of England is home to a wealth of health research expertise and innovative businesses that, with more investment, could not only boost the economy but also improve health outcomes." - our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social on today's budget. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/stat...

In the letter to the Chancellor, northern leaders – including NHS Trust CEOs and university Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans - ask the Chancellor to take forward the recommendations set out in a new #HealthforWealth report. Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan...

📨22 northern health experts are urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to invest in improving the health of people in the North of England as a route to boosting economic growth following the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #HealthforWealth report launched last week www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/11/chan... 1/3

Seven years ago, we published the #HealthforWealth report that illustrated the stark economic and health gap between the North and South of England. Today, new analysis shows that widening gap remains, and that urgent action must be taken to reverse the huge impact of the divide

@wisemanalice.bsky.social of @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, setting out why a healthy diet is imperative to strong population health. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...

The Medical Research Council's regional visit to the North of England kicked off in Liverpool this afternoon, attracting 70 representatives from northern universities, NHS Trusts and research organisations. We're delighted to support the event & to be part of discussions on MRC future priorities

Join the next event from @manchester.ac.uk's Health Research from Home’s bimonthly webinar series: Co-produced methods for longitudinal monitoring of sleep behaviours and brain activity with children and young people.  Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm  zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2

Our Executive Lead for Investment and International Partnerships Dr Ben Martyn is speaking at the Place North West’s Life Sciences Update on 13 November. The update will identify leading players and places in the life sciences sector. Find out more: www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...

It was great to hear from @mayorofgm.bsky.social at @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Big Northern Growth reception at Aviva Studios last night. The Mayor outlined the growth success stories along the M62 corridor, but there is more to be down for real, good growth to reach all people and places. 1/5

“At Northumbria, our research is driven by a commitment to making a real and lasting impact on people's lives.” Professor Joanne Atkinson of @northumbriauni.bsky.social, has outlined the strength of this new partnership. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...

Our latest newsletter is out now! Read about: our new alliance members and members of our board; our events at Labour Party Conference; and the range of important events our team has contributed to. www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/news...

The NHSA has welcomed James Sumner, Chief Executive of @nhsuhlg.bsky.social, to its Board of Directors. James has worked in the NHS for over 20 years in primary and secondary care, system improvement, and Integrated Care roles across the North West. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nhsa...

@northumbriauni.bsky.social is the newest member of now 20 research-intensive institutions of the Northern Health Science Alliance. They will play an active role in shaping and contributing to the NHSA’s 15 pan-northern programmes and expert networks. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...

We're thrilled to announce that Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance @thenhsa.bsky.social working together to drive health research and innovation across the North of England. Find out more here www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...

We are thrilled to announce that @northumbriauni.bsky.social has joined the NHSA.  Northumbria University is a hub for important research on critical issues such as child hunger, housing for an ageing population, addiction, and NHS workforce challenges.  www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/nort...

Join the next event from Health Research from Home’s bimonthly webinar series: Co-produced methods for longitudinal monitoring of sleep behaviours and brain activity with children and young people. Wednesday 5 November, 2025 | 1pm-2pm zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2

Researchers from @manchester.ac.uk and northern universities have looked at how to improve maternal diet through nutrition education for midwives. The project featured in our recent report on food inequalities in the North of England www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...

Hairy Biker and TV presenter Si King has written a foreword for our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, explaining why policymakers must act to equip northern regions with better opportunities for improved diets. Read more: www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...

Our Executive Lead for Investment and International Partnerships, Dr Ben Martyn, is speaking at the @placenorthwest.bsky.social's Life Sciences Update on 13 November, identifying leading players and places in the life sciences sector. www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/life-...

To mark World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future, @northumbriauni.bsky.social's Professor Iain Brownlee has published a blog discussing the latest Nutrition North report and its roadmap for lessening food insecurity in the North. 1/2 www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/world-f...

It's great that today our Executive Lead for Health Technologies and Evaluation, @techhelen.bsky.social, is speaking at the Westminster Health Forum’s event ‘Next steps for the life sciences industry in the UK’. Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...

A case study featured in our ‘Food, Health and Nutrition in the North of England’ report, led by @lancasteruni.bsky.social & @teessideuni.bsky.social academics, examined local policies to limit new fast-food outlets and reduce childhood obesity. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/07/poor...

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay (WMHD) and we are amplifying its commitment to mental health across the North by sharing and spotlighting the work and potential of its Northern Mental Health Network. Read the blog by @mandydixon.bsky.social www.thenhsa.co.uk/blog/blog-no...

In June, Prof Nav Kapur of the @manchester.ac.uk & @merseycarenhs.bsky.social delivered a presentation to our Northern Mental Health Network on suicide in the North of England, examining the inequalities, research and action surrounding the suicide crisis #WorldMentalHealthDay youtu.be/Aia7o3p4MC4

As part of our Northern Mental Health Network, we invited @benrharrison.bsky.social of @workfoundation.bsky.social to speak to our network about his work with employers & policymakers and academics to deliver applied research to improve the lives of workers #WorldMentalHealthDay youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM

On #WorldMentalHealthDay we sharing the work of our mental health network - @derektracy.bsky.social CMO of NHS Maudsley recently spoke about his work with the COVID Nightingale Hospitals and the mental health implications of the pandemic for NHS staff Watch the full video at youtu.be/P6oxkaZDLCM

For our Nutrition North report, a team from @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social, @teessideuni.bsky.social, Middlesbrough Council, @redcarclevelandbc.bsky.social, & @menvcity.bsky.social analysed food and beverage bus shelter advertising in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland  1/2

Event: Next steps for the life sciences industry in the UK It will be great to hear our Executives Dr Mandy Dixon and @techhelen.bsky.social speaking at this Westminster Health Forum event on 15th October. Find out more: www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/L...

Back at Conservative Party Conference today, and interesting to hear from Health + Care Forum’s panel event with Danone: ‘Obesity and malnutrition - Two sides of the same coin’. 1/2

Yesterday, we heard from a range of interesting panel events at Conservative Party Conference. Youth Futures Foundation hosted a panel on how we rebuild trust with young people, highlighting the importance of youth commissions and involving the voices of young people in decisions.

October 4 marked Salivary Gland Cancer Awareness Day. By coming together as one community and spotlighting this rare but impactful condition, we can ensure more people are informed, empowered, and supported. Read more: www.salivaryglandcancer.uk/support-sgc-... #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay

We once again want to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all our speakers and attendees who came to our #LabourPartyConference events. From academics to MPs and policymakers, we've truly seen the strength of feeling for improving health & innovation in the North www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/10/gall...

Yesterday, our Exec Lead for Corporate Engagement and Cluster Development Mandy Dixon attended a roundtable hosted by @ilcuk.bsky.social and @independentage.bsky.social, identifying politically workable solutions to realise better places to be born, grow up and grow old in. #OlderPersonsDay

Our report on unequal ageing shows that in the ten years from 2012 to 2022, the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber have seen rates of poverty among people aged 65 and over rise by 10% #OlderPersonsDay www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/olde...

Older people living in the North are more likely to be frail or have a fall that requires hospital treatment, compared to those in the South East. Our Ageing in the North report exposes the vast inequalities older populations face in our regions #OlderPersonsDay www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/olde...

Today we celebrate the United Nations #OlderPersonsDay, having brought our mission to vastly improve the lives of older people to the Government’s forefront this week at #LabourPartyConference Read more 👉 www.thenhsa.co.uk/what-we-do-n...

An excellent event underway now - our very own @techhelen.bsky.social representing our members in discussions around data and AI