🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted: Ageing Playfully! Join @thewrittenro.bsky.social, Dr Carrie Ryan (UCL Arts & Sciences) and Rachel Colles (Hearts & Minds) as they explore how play can disrupt conventional narratives around ageing, and reveal its deeper meaning and joy.

🎙️ New Podcast Mini-Series: Inequalities in Focus As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers & interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s most pressing inequalities. 🎧👇https://bit.ly/42x2Rqv

“Whether practised alone or in a group, hobbies such as crochet and knitting become part of your social identity, functioning as a vehicle for reducing loneliness and building community.” 🧶 – Prof Daisy Fancourt in The Guardian Read the full article 👇 www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

New UCL-led, SPCR study published in The Lancet Psychiatry warns that many people with dementia are prescribed antipsychotic drugs for longer than national guidelines recommend: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/uk-deme... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #Dementia @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @thelancet.com

A new major UK study has found that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into #NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around: 🔹 governance 🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems 🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Thousands of people with #dementia are prescribed powerful medications for longer and at higher doses than recommended, raising concerns about safety and quality of care, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

"These findings indicate #AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for but the lessons from this study will help the NHS implement AI tools more effectively." - @profnaomifulop.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Thousands of people with dementia in the UK are prescribed antipsychotics for longer and at higher doses than recommended, finds a new study led by Dr Juan Carlos Bazo-Alvarez and Prof @irenepetersen.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

👀 In case you missed this last week: first-in-kind study of procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare at scale 👇 Important lessons for future implementation of #AI in #NHS. Funded by @nihr.bsky.social @racheljlawrence.bsky.social @angusramsay.bsky.social #digitalhealth

"I’ve developed a much better understanding of the relationship between housing and health...I’ve been able to take this learning back to my team and explore how we might apply these locally." - Jessica Veltman, @hackneycouncil.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h... @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers @angusramsay.bsky.social & @profnaomifulop.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social

NEW: first-in-kind study widescale implementation of #AI in #NHS 👇🏻 Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare. #digitalhealth @nuffieldtrust.org.uk @nihr.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social

How can we embed and sustain #SocialPrescribing so that it benefits more children, young people and families? Earlier in the summer we asked policymakers and commissioners exactly this 🗨️ Check out our brand new policy brief and illustration to learn more: sbbresearch.org/how-to-embed...

Implementing AI into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications including harmonisation with old IT systems, finds major study led by UCL researchers Dr Angus Ramsay @angusramsay.bsky.social & Prof Naomi Fulop @profnaomifulop.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

NEW: first-in-kind study of implementation #AI at widescale in NHS👇 Impt lessons for procurement & early deployment #AI in #healthcare. "AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for....” #digitalhealth @ucliehc.bsky.social @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @eclinicalmed.bsky.social

For 200 years, UCL has tackled the world’s most pressing issues. Now, that legacy has never been more vital. Our Sustainability Plan (2025-35) is leading into the future, collectively. The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

The first new UK-wide long-term scientific study of babies and child development in a quarter of a century will be led at UCL's @clscohorts.bsky.social by Profs Alisa Goodman, @drlisac.bsky.social and Pasco Fearon @uclpals.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @news.ukri.org www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

New event! Join our upcoming webinar with NASP, where Professor Daisy Fancourt will be rounding up the major developments in #SocialPrescribing research from the past year 📊 🗓️ Tuesday 21st October, 12-1pm 💻 Online event 👇 Register for free socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/events/nasp-...

Why are Gen Z taking up crafting hobbies? 🧶🎨 “Gen Z have a proactive focus on mental health, and they recognise the value of these hobbies and the role art plays in regulating biological stress levels” - Professor Daisy Fancourt www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

New @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk research finds that sexual minority adults in the UK are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma than their heterosexual peers, with health disparities between them worsening across life. Read more on the CLS website: bit.ly/466Hopc

Applications for the 2026 Pairing Scheme will close Friday 26 September. An excellent opportunity for research scientists to be paired with UK parliamentarians and civil servants, where they will gain an insight into how research findings can help inform policy making. Details below ⬇️

Researchers can now access a rich national resource from the British Regional Heart Study through the UK Data Service. The dataset includes measures across adulthood into very old age. It covers: 🔹risk factors 🔹cardiovascular outcomes 🔹frailty 🔹disability 🔹dementia www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

Round 2 New Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to the next round of applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thur 23 October 2025 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more & apply: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-pp...

Applications for the Arts Health Research Intensive 2026 are now OPEN ⭐ #AHRI26 Interested in #ArtsInHealth? Join us for an immersive week of developing knowledge, skills & contacts! Learn more & apply 👇 sbbresearch.org/arts-health-...

How can you increase your own healthspan? Professor Eric Brunner recommends joining a gym or going on an activity holiday 🏃 www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

🚨 Last chance to apply! We're looking for a new Director. Find out more about the role and apply on the CLS website, closing date TOMORROW: bit.ly/452oe4v

Dr Sarah Jackson says that when it comes to reusable vapes, "ones that are now legally available do have a charging point, they are possible to replace or to refill. But they’re in almost identical packaging sold for almost identical prices” as disposable ones. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

🖋️"The cost of doing nothing – for coastal towns and the young people who live there – are severe." Prof Avril Keating, @drsamwhewall.bsky.social and Emily Clark @uclglobalyouth.bsky.social explore how to better support young people growing up in coastal towns. theconversation.com/young-people...

The proportion of people reading for pleasure daily in the United States has declined by more than 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study by researchers at UCL and the University of Florida. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/au...

The proportion of Americans reading for pleasure daily has fallen by 40% over 20 years 📉 📚 Read new research from the EpiArts Lab, our collaboration with the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine 👇 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

We're #hiring! 📣 We're looking for an enthusiastic Social Prescriber/Research Assistant with #SocialPrescribing or youth work experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research & practice! Find out more & apply 👇 tinyurl.com/bdy24c2u

📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy. Apply by 1 Sept 🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+

“These issues demand that we revisit the intractable question of whether humanitarian action can and should function as an enabler of justice.” Read the latest article by Dr James Smith published in @thelancet.com Global Health: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

📣 New paper! ✍️ Read "An overview of antipsychotic drug prescribing trends (initiation/prevalence) in UK primary care from 1995 to 2018: analysis of electronic health records from over 790 general practices" published in BJPsych Open: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted! In this episode @xandvt.bsky.social & @thewrittenro.bsky.social explore the public health benefits of a four-day work week with @joeryle.bsky.social & UCL’s @annahci.bsky.social. 💼 Less burnout 💡More productivity ❤️ Better wellbeing @4dayweek.bsky.social

The proportion of people in the United States reading every day for pleasure has fallen by 40% over two decades, according to a new study led by Dr Jess Bone @ucliehc.bsky.social with @ufresearch.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/au...

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! If you’re joining us this September, welcome to UCL. 💜 Got questions about Results Day, visit our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Innovative virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could significantly reduce waiting times for routine eye appointments, suggests a first-of-its-kind study led by @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social, @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social and @ucleye.bsky.social

In this article UCL IEHC expert Dr Melissa Oldham, who tracks drinking trends in the UK, talks about why younger generations are avoiding alcohol consumption 🍺 🍷 www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

Congratulations to UCL IEHC PhD student Chiara Gericke for securing a spot in the global final of the United Nations Universities for Goal 13 competition! @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

How can moving more help students feel better & think more clearly? In the latest episode of Disruptive Voices, we explore the Grand Challenges-funded Active Minds project, uncovering the powerful connections between physical activity, sleep, & student wellbeing. bit.ly/3URWPw0

"Cytisine – despite now being licensed and available in the UK – is still shockingly underused." Writing in The Conversation, Professor Lion Shahab and Dr Dimitra Kale ask why uptake of varenicline and cytisine has been so low. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

CORRECTED LINK - New paper: @nihr.bsky.social NIHR RSET scoping review on centralising specialised health services. We found evidence of improved care & outcomes, but little on how centralisation is described - so we propose a typology for future work www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr/publish...

More than 78 million cigarettes are smoked in England, Wales & Scotland every day, according to research led by @drsarahejackson.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social, @cancerresearchuk.org, which calls the Tobacco and Vapes Bill "a historic opportunity to stub out the harms of smoking"

Want to win a Love2Shop voucher? We are recruiting participants aged 18-24 years old and currently living in the United Kingdom for our 20-min survey about nicotine pouches 💻 No previous experience with nicotine pouches is needed. Find out more: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

“Data and surveillance systems are incomplete and eroded. Which means that all health indicators — and the death toll — are known to be an underestimation," said Dr James Smith (UCL IEHC), on the challenges of recording accurate information in #Gaza. www.independent.co.uk/news/gaza-is...

Innovative virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could significantly reduce waiting times for routine eye appointments, UCL-led research suggests in a first-of-its-kind study. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju... 👁️

We're recruiting adults aged 50+ for a pilot study on air pollution, physical activity, sleep & heart health. 👣 Track your activity & air quality for 5 days 📝 Fill out short online surveys 🎁 Get a £30 Amazon voucher + personalised health summary

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