The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area is riding high in a key national research funding league table.
Health and care professionals, researchers and community organisations came together in Bristol this week to showcase how research is helping improve health outcomes across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Older people in and around Bristol will soon be able to benefit from REtirement in ACTion (REACT), a group-based exercise programme proven to support people to improve and maintain their mobility and ability to live independently.
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB diverse Research Engagement Network has been awarded £76,000 by NHS England to help make local mental health research more representative.
University of Bristol-led research comparing the effectiveness and safety of different types of moisturiser for childhood eczema has won the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year Award 2022.
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System has received funding for the second phase of the Research Engagement Network programme by NHS England.
Researchers supported by the Integrated Care Board will investigate whether rapid microbiological ‘point-of-care’ tests for respiratory infections could reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care.