New research calls for improvements in follow-up care for older people after surgery
Scientists at the University of Exeter and NIHR ARC South West Peninsula (PenARC) have published new research which could influence...
Health and Community Sciences
Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities
Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall....
New videos set to improve women’s pelvic health after childbirth
Researchers at the University of Exeter have partnered with Health Innovation South West and local pregnant mothers to produce a...
Nearly £6 million investment bringing health technology innovations to the South West
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter are set to open a new centre...
Ambulance service trials new device for patients with fast heartbeat
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is trialing a new device for patients with an abnormally fast...
Public engagement on plans to create a world-leading centre of health and wellbeing excellence at St Luke’s
The University of Exeter is seeking a wide range of views to help shape an ambitious vision to redevelop its...
Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic
Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major...
Young people’s mental health deteriorated at greater rate during the pandemic – major new study
Young people’s mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties than before...
£1.9 million NIHR funding announced for innovative brain health app
£1.9 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will fund development of a new app to...