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The PHEM-B toolbox of methods for incorporating the influences on Behaviour into Public Health Economic Models

This work provides a useful resource for modellers, behavioural scientists and policymakers to identify and use appropriate methods and behavioural theory within health economic models of public health interventions to better inform policy decisions.
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The Gut-Brain Connection

In this episode of the Communicable Research Podcast, we are exploring the connections that exist between the gut and the mind.
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New programme to improve NHS stroke care for communication-impaired patients

A multidisciplinary team of experts are embarking on a £1m National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded programme to change how patients with post-stroke communication impairments, are included in care and rehabilitation.
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Working with communities to co-produce research and reduce health inequalities

In this episode of the Communicable Research Podcast, we are joined by Dr Kate Fryer, a research associate at SCHARR with expertise in qualitative health research focusing on working with marginalised populations.
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Partnership creates pioneering app to keep families living with dementia connected

A pioneering phone app designed to keep families living with dementia connected launches later this year after ethical entrepreneurs Grant Ripley and Fran Ferris discovered the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Made Together initiative.