Trust (or lack of it) shapes how people respond to public health. In our latest review in Social Science & Medicine, we found that distrust of “elites”(aka politicians, scientists, health professionals) doesn’t just affect individual choices.

🚀 Exciting news! Due to interest following our AI in Behavioural Research Webinar series, we have launched a new AI repository for behavioural researchers, packed with resources and tools!

The 10 Year Health Plan has finally landed. So what happens now? In this first episode in a new podcast series from The King’s Fund, Siva Anandaciva, @charwick.bsky.social and @sarah-arnold.bsky.social discuss what’s in the plan, what isn’t, and what comes next. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/ljeV2wV

Reflecting on my 1st @powes.bsky.social conference this week. I presented a project close to my heart on creative arts-based groups for women affected by abuse. Thoughtful questions, generous feedback, and space for real conversations. Plenty to take forward in the write up of Study2! #POWES2025

Next up in our session on gender-based violence, Alison McKinlay presents 'Creative arts-based groups for women subjected to gender-based violence and abuse : a scoping review'. #POWES2025

🆕 Our new paper is out today in @biomedcentral.bsky.social‬ Public Health! We reviewed 30 studies across OECD countries to understand how attitudes like distrust in institutions might shape how people engage with public health efforts. We found that...

In this @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social blog, our researchers Dr @amckinlay.bsky.social and Dr @jackmbirch.bsky.social discuss how collaboration between the research, policy, and service sectors is needed to improve public health and tackle inequality. Read here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

New @who.int global report o social determinants of health equity is a much needed reminder that to improve health equity we must improve society, say @michaelmarmot.bsky.social and @jessjallen.bsky.social #AllforEquity www.bmj.com/content/389/...

Interested in smoking and vaping? I will be giving a UCL Lunch Hour Lecture covering lots of our recent research findings in this area. The lecture will take place online on 29 May, 1-2pm. It’s free and all are welcome to attend. You can register here: www.ucl.ac.uk/events/event...

✨ New paper ✨ Our new systematic review, led by @amckinlay.bsky.social, explored barriers and enablers people without a diagnosis of hypertension face to having their blood pressure checked. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We are actively seeking stakeholder involvement with our research into #IntegratedCare for CVD risk and mild-to-moderate mental health conditions. Further info below!

Tariffs introduced by the United States are likely to widen inequalities within and between countries, and have wide-ranging harmful consequences for health explains @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.croakey.org/chaos-under-...

Which exercise interventions treat depression most effectively? A systematic review and network meta-analysis buff.ly/494e8rO #Depression #Exercise #Research #Walking #Jogging #StrengthTraining #Yoga #TaiChi #Dancing #NationalWalkingDay 🧵 THREAD

The opening ceremony of #BCConf2025 will start at 9am, online attendees please join auditorium INSA on Zoom - the room will open at 9am.

Are you interested in helping to develop culturally relevant #socialprescribing to support family carers? If you work in healthcare, social prescribing or voluntary sector get in touch with me about taking part in a focus group 👇

🚨Job Alert!🚨 We're launching a funded study on how period pain impacts adolescent girls’ lives & school engagement. Join our team. 🔹 Research Associate 👉 (www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...) 🔹 Research Assistant 👉 (www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...) Please share! #PeriodPain #PainResearch

Deep in conversation imploring the London assembly to take action to prevent sexual violence through better statutory RSE (primary through to further education) that addresses all facets of consent!

Excellent new research from Bu et al @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social: “Our findings suggest that on average, people’s mental health and wellbeing are better in the morning and worst at midnight.” You can read more here ⬇️ www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

Currently at a talk by Lord Chris Smith, the first openly gay cabinet minister in the world. I love how he built on the momentum of sharing his story in Rugby to pave the way for social change: improving LGBTQ+ rights, equalising the age of consent, raising awareness of HIV. I’m in awe!

I attended a webinar from @jessjallen.bsky.social ‬ @marmotihe.bsky.social on the effects of racism on health & its contribution to avoidable inequalities in health. It is urgent that society tackle the damage to health & well-being as a result of racism. Essential reading: shorturl.at/wIVLQ

We need MPs to publicly recognise the importance of evidence in policymaking. #EvidenceWeek gives parliamentarians the latest insights on hot topics e.g., use of AI in schools and agriculture Ask your MP to attend Evidence Week by emailing them now: tinyurl.com/8xdm3j3x

In November, we held the first stakeholder workshop for the Optimising Integrated Care Services project. It explores how to promote behaviours that support integrated care for persons with CVD and mental health challenges in England. See more on our LinkedIn post: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-p...

Do you work for an NHS, UKHSA or local authority public health team in England? Could you help shape a resource to support local teams to tailor messages for diverse communities? If so, please consider taking part in this research project & receive a £40 voucher in time for Christmas!

ONE WEEK TO GO! Upcoming webinar: Wed 11 Dec at 2pm GMT 🔎 #SocialCare in NIHR Policy Research Units with presentations from Florin Vadean, Stephen Allan, @claudiacooper.bsky.social, Yvonne Birks, @amckinlay.bsky.social + Sam Rickman Register to join:👉 lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #PolicyResearch

Sign up to the @cpeclse.bsky.social webinar taking place on Weds 11th December at 2-5pm to hear @amckinlay.bsky.social talk about our optimising integrated care services project! More details about this project on our website behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/our-projects...

I’m excited to share our new protocol paper accepted in BMJ Open on Exploring how to widen the acceptability of public health interventions! You can find the link below and details about the wider @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social project here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/our-projects...

Fantastic starter pack for people interested in public involvement and coproduction #academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social go.bsky.app/PWEAnFR

I'm so glad that we are rebuilding #AcademicTwitter and #ScienceTwitter! They were extremely important communities, and their decline was a genuine loss. I am grateful and hopeful that Bluesky is giving us the chance to rebuild these remarkable human networks. #AcademicSky #ScienceSky