Health care professionals and researchers from across Wales took the opportunity to network, share ideas and hear from key speakers, at the Wales Population Health Conference held on the 20th November 2019. Delegates including academics, clinicians, social workers, industry partners and students took part in a day full of stimulating discussion and constructive workshops. The…
Heart disease causes an estimated 31% of all deaths worldwide each year. While the condition is often associated with older adults, rising childhood inactivity and poor fitness levels mean that the risk factors associated with heart disease are more common among teenagers than most people think. Research has found young people from lower-income backgrounds are more likely to be…
Afternoon breaks were once a common feature of nearly all primary school timetables. But, as schools have sought to dedicate more time to teaching and learning, and limit poor behaviour, these short play times have been cut down and, in many cases, eliminated altogether. But research has shown that play is important for a child’s…
As the use of mindfulness has increased globally, its importance in education has also been recognised. Though it is not yet on any curriculum, it is being used in schools around the world to improve pupils’ well-being, mental health, social and emotional learning, concentration and cognition. Many schools are now enrolling their teachers on mindfulness…
More than 1.6m people in the UK alone are estimated to have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. These disorders predominantly affect vulnerable women, but men can develop them too, and most people are diagnosed during adolescence and early adulthood. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for those with an eating disorder but…
Developing the School Health Research Network GOV.UK blog post Schools have long been recognised as an important setting for young people’s health improvement and there is growing evidence of ‘school effects’ on health. Schools’ willingness to devote time and energy to health, however, is variable and even when schools do channel resources towards health, evidence…
Turning 18 years old is usually a time for celebration, but for thousands of young people in the UK who are living with life-limiting or life threatening diseases.. ..making the transition from children’s to adult’s palliative care between the ages of 16 and 18 can cause feelings of confusion, anger and alienation. Palliative care patient…
In a series of articles our researchers reflect on their work around prevention Prevention is about helping people live a healthy, happy and independent life, and at NCPHWR it is at the heart of what we do. Our research and interventions look to support people, physically and mentally, throughout life. In a series of 5…