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New research by The School of Health, at Leeds Beckett University (ARCHES report) produced by Locality and funded by the 'Mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities programme', showcases the importance of the role of community anchor groups is addressing health inequalities through strengthening access to arts and environment. "ARCHES report finds failure to include community organisations in health system design is stifling progress in tackling health inequalities" Find out more about the Research - https://lnkd.in/en9ZkZP2 Part of the 'Mobilising community assets to tackle health inequalities' programme funded by UK Research and Innovation, and Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the NCCH. Discover more about the 'Mobilising Community Assets' programme - https://lnkd.in/e58sPBGu

NIHR ARC Kent Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) continues to deliver on a programme of work that addresses the health and care priorities in the region. Since it was set up in October 2019, the ARC KSS has funded or supported almost 300 research projects across the region, published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed papers, and recruited almost 9,200 people to take part in their studies. Its latest Annual Report Summary 2023-2024, published today, (26 November) highlights the wide range of activity that it has been involved in, across the region. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/eBMKSQ9H

Here's the latest edition of HFNLC's e-newsletter!

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🤝We just signed a MoU with @SedBehaviourRN! SBRN is an organization for researchers & health professionals focusing on the health impact of #SedentaryBehaviour, and work to disseminate evidence to the academic community & to the public. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dhY6nCtp

Which #policies encourage people to #move? In the HDHL funded Policy Evaluation Network (PEN) project, researchers developed the Physical Activity Environment Policy Index (PA-EPI). This tool identifies which policies are most effective to make the living environment more conducive to physical activity and the extent to which they have actually been implemented.   For the development and application of the PA-EPI in the Netherlands, Jeroen Lakerveld, Nicole den Braver and Fleur Heuvelman received a Pearl Award from ZonMw (Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development) at the Amsterdam Public Health Annual Meeting. In this video, they explain how policy on physical activity can be assessed and improved nationwide.   Read more about this special project → https://lnkd.in/e_eGbi96

📢 The Health Foundation has this month published an evaluation of its Common Ambition Programme, which was carried out by SQW. This study involved a 3.5 year theory based evaluation, which ran alongside programme delivery. SQW also worked with the funded partnerships and their local evaluators to capture insights. Read the full report and find out more about the programme, partnerships and evaluation here 👉 https://lnkd.in/esCAh6Qh

📍 Explaining the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 📍 The SIMD combines multiple factors, such as income, employment, health, education, access to services, crime, and housing, to create a comprehensive measure of deprivation. By ranking small areas, known as data zones, it highlights where deprivation is most severe and provides a framework to prioritize resources and support. Key points include: 👉 Scotland is divided into 6,976 data zones, each representing between 700 and 800 people, and these zones are adjusted over time to reflect population changes. 👉 The depth and breadth of the SIMD allow public health and policy professionals to understand the overlapping issues that deprived communities face, supporting targeted health interventions and resource planning. Check out the slides for a closer look, and stay tuned as we continue to break down these essential public health concepts! 🌍

Editorial published in the newly released Issue 6 of JBI Evidence Synthesis calls on organisations across the global evidence ecosystem to build on their interconnectedness to increase the development and use of evidence to improve lives. This editorial written by leaders of JBI, The Campbell Collaboration and Cochrane reflects our commitment to foster cooperation, aiming to enhance both health outcomes and policy efficacy worldwide - a commitment which is underscored by the delivery of the second Global Evidence Summit, where global leaders in #EBHC will convene to share knowledge to address global challenges in health, education, social justice, and the environment. 👇 https://ow.ly/whAE50RgPEe #EBHC #GES2024

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