Born in Bradford launched the world’s first major study into social media impact on young people
Born in Bradford has launched the IRL (In Real Life) trial, the world’s first major study exploring the impact of reducing social media use among adolescents. The study will involve 4,000 students aged 12-15 from secondary schools across Bradford and will provide robust evidence on how social media use affects young people’s mental health and […]
Families Help Generation Study in Bradford Reach 1,500 Participants
Research midwives in Bradford have enabled more than 1,500 women to join the Generation Study, marking a significant milestone for the national research programme. The achievement reflects the dedication, innovation and hard work of the Bradford research midwives and maternity teams, who have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the study and support families to […]
Baby’s ALD gene discovery through genome sequencing leads to diagnosis for older brother
A baby whose rare genetic change was picked up by a major research study, which Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is involved in, has helped diagnose the same change in his older brother – allowing vital early monitoring of both for a potentially life-limiting rare condition. The Generation Study, led by Genomics England in partnership […]
New Research Opportunity for People Living with Obesity in Bradford
The Bradford and West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), based at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is launching two new investigational clinical trials to evaluate a potential treatment designed to help people lose weight, lower blood sugar levels and improve overall health. Both trials will investigate different doses of a new medication administered […]
Research for Real Life podcast
New BIHR Podcast Explores How Health Research Shapes Our Communities and their Wellbeing A new Research for Real Life podcast shines a light on one of the most important questions facing our communities today: How does health research influence our wellbeing — and what gets in the way? In our episodes, our guests break down […]
New programme launched to tackle bullying, harassment and abuse in the NHS
Safety Equity Senior Research Fellow, Dr Olivia Joseph, from the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration at Bradford Institute of Health Research, is involved in a new programme aimed at tackling NHS bullying, harassment and abuse. A new 16-month programme to reduce bullying, harassment and abuse of NHS staff, with a focus on […]
One in three children are not school ready: Bradford pioneers’ system-wide solution to the crisis
New data from the Child of the North initiative shows stark inequalities in the number of children who have the skills needed to thrive in school, but also highlights solutions to address these inequalities. According to new analysis by Child of the North, the data also shows: The latest update, titled “Supporting children in the […]
New research on green spaces to boost stroke patients’ recovery
A collaborative study, led by researchers at Bradford Institute for Health Research, will create pointers for hospitals across England to improve facilities for stroke patients, while supporting Greener NHS commitments. Research shows many stroke patients spend a lot of time inactive in hospital wards, which may lead to boredom and low mood that can hamper their […]
One-in-three Bradford children don’t play outdoors after school, new study finds on eve of city’s Science Festival
NEW research has revealed more than one-in-three Bradford children don’t play outdoors after school, and one-in-five don’t at weekends – raising major concerns about young people’s physical and mental health. Exploring the lifestyles of some 2,568 local children aged between 7 and 12 years of age from the multi-ethnic ‘Born in Bradford’ (BiB) research programme, […]
NIHR awards Applied Research Collaborations £157 million to support transformation of the health and care system – Bradford Teaching Hospitals to host Yorkshire & Humber ARC
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs). From April 2026, the new ARCs will support the transformation set out in the NHS 10 Year Plan, the Life Sciences Sector Plan and the Government’s Health and Growth Missions […]