New report: Widening inequalities for children in the North of England cost billions, increase poverty and cost children’s lives

SPHR researchers have been involved in the production of a new report which paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.

Webinar: Engaging and working with young people

The NIHR Schools for Public Health Research, Primary Care Research and Social Care Research are pleased to host a webinar to explore engaging and working with young people.

NIHR SPHR has been awarded £25 million from April 2022 - March 2027

The NIHR has reaffirmed its commitment to public health research by awarding a third round of funding to the NIHR School for Public Health Research (SPHR).

Latest news and events

How we are supporting COVID-19 research

New report shows young people’s mental health improved during lockdown

An overview of the newly published report, 'Young People's Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic'.

How is COVID-19 affecting children in the North of England?

A recent report highlights the negative impact of the pandemic on children in the North of England.

What happens to our mental health during a public health crisis?

The Public mental health programme and the McPin Foundation have launched Covid Life to document the impact of COVID-19 on people’s mental health.

Training public health researchers of the future

We have created an animation to showcase our PhD students, Fellows and ResNet and highlight training and development opportunities in the School.

Latest Publications

Is the healthy start scheme associated with increased food expenditure in low-income families with young children in the United Kingdom?.

A critique of the English national policy from a social determinants of health perspective using a realist and problem representation approach: the ‘Childhood Obesity: a plan for action’

Time trends in access to smoking cessation support for people with depression or severe mental illness: a cohort study in English primary care

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