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Bone Cancer Research Trust @bcrt-uk.bsky.social · 1d

"Most patients will first see their GP with symptoms; we need to understand where delays happen."

In collaboration with @sarcoma.org.uk, we're funding Dr Rafiq to study GP referral delays for sarcoma patients 🩺

Read our interview: ow.ly/4uM550X5Axl

#BoneCancerAwarenessWeek #CouldItBeBoneCancer

Healthcare professional wearing a white lace top and stethoscope sitting at a desk in a doctors office environment.

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 6d

Are you a researcher at @ucl.ac.uk, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, or @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social looking to keep up with the Crick?

Sign up to our monthly newsletter for researchers at our partner universities to hear about events, opportunities and news ➡️ www.crick.ac.uk/research/res...

Four scientists in lab coats in a laboratory space, talking and listening.

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 12h

New research: Early menopause and surgical menopause impact women’s labor market trajectories 💼

This study suggests that hormone therapy within the early years of the final menstruation may help women remain employed.

#menopause @elsa-study.bsky.social

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uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 5d

Some highlights from last month's graduation ceremony 🤩🎉🎓

📸: James Tye

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 1d

“Drinking has gone up in both men and women since the pandemic. This is particularly in people over 30, and the increase in drinking was sharper in women” - Dr Sharon Cox (UCL IEHC)
www.independent.co.uk/health-and-w...

Alcohol is a neurotoxin and this is why there is no such thing as moderate drinking

As a new report scotches the idea there’s a ‘safe’ level of alcohol intake, Polly Vernon reveals why experts she talked to for her book ‘How the Female Body Works’ made her think twice about having…

www.independent.co.uk

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 2d

“Tackling childhood obesity means addressing the root causes, including economic hardship and food insecurity. Without policy action on these broader structural issues, efforts to promote healthy eating are unlikely to succeed." - Prof Clare Llewellyn, UCL IEHC

www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...

Affluence protects children from obesity even in areas with lots of unhealthy food outlets

Family affluence shields children from the risks of obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they're surrounded by unhealthy food options, according to a study co-led by researchers at UCL.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 6d

Family affluence shields children from the risks of obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they're surrounded by unhealthy food options, according to a study co-led by Dr @andreadsmith.bsky.social and Prof Clare Llewellyn @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...

Affluence protects children from obesity even in areas with lots of unhealthy food outlets

Family affluence shields children from the risks of obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they're surrounded by unhealthy food options, according to a study co-led by researchers at UCL.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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MRC Epidemiology Unit @mrcepid.bsky.social · 6d

They found family deprivation - assessed with indicators including education level, family income & home ownership - was more strongly linked to feeding practices and child eating behaviours that contribute to higher obesity rates than neighbourhood food environments.

Paper: buff.ly/acoBbFx

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MRC Epidemiology Unit @mrcepid.bsky.social · 6d

The @nihr.bsky.social funded research in four socioeconomically diverse London boroughs recruited 728 families with primary school-aged children.

One caregiver per family was interviewed on food environment, parental feeding practices, and children’s eating behaviours, preferences & weight.

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MRC Epidemiology Unit @mrcepid.bsky.social · 6d

Family affluence shields children from the risks of obesity and unhealthy eating habits, even when they're surrounded by unhealthy food options, according to a study co-led by Dr @andreadsmith.bsky.social and Prof Clare Llewellyn @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

UCL blog buff.ly/NYr0V0x

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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI: 19 September marked #YouthMentalHealthDay 💬

This is a key focus of our work – explore below:
📊 New data from @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/3p6w8due
💡 Our research on #SocialPrescribing 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6nzrh4
🎧 Distrupted Voices podcast 👉 tinyurl.com/2sspzjtb

One in three young people surveyed expect to need mental health support in coming year

The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third (32%) expecting to need support in the coming year, according to polling commissioned f...

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 6d

More than one million people a year are now being referred by GPs to social prescribing services 🧑‍⚕️

"This underlines what a fundamental and important service social prescribing now is within the NHS" - Professor Daisy Fancourt www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Social prescribing rises sharply among England’s GPs

More than one million people a year are now being referred by GPs to social prescribing services, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · 15d

🎉New publication🎉

Really delighted to have my first PhD study published in Age and Ageing, a review considering the communication strategies used by healthcare professionals, older adults and informal carers when discussing advance care planning.

@ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @ucl-caps.bsky.social

Validate User

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UCL primary care and population health @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social · 12d

📢 New Publication Alert
Congratulations to @Roganie Govender and the entire team on their latest publication! A fantastic achievement!
@ucl-primarycare.bsky.social
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/9...

Swallowing prehabilitation for people with head and neck cancer: a pilot cluster-randomised feasibility trial of the SIP SMART intervention

Objectives To assess the feasibility of delivering the swallowing prehabilitation intervention known as Swallowing Intervention Package: Self-Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation Training (SIP SM...

bmjopen.bmj.com

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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · 9d

New research led by our team tracks five years of #SocialPrescribing growth in England 📈 👇

Want to learn more? Join our webinar with NASP on Tue 21st October 📅 We'll be reviewing major developments in Social Prescribing research from the past year: socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/events/nasp-...

UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 9d

More than a million people were referred by GPs to social prescribing services in England in 2023, far exceeding initial targets, finds a new study led by Dr Feifei Bu and Professor Daisy Fancourt @ucliehc.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social with the National Academy for Social Prescribing

Social prescribing rises sharply among England’s GPs

More than one million people a year are now being referred by GPs to social prescribing services, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 7d

Black History Month is a nationwide celebration of Black people’s contributions to British society throughout history.

Discover what's going on at UCL with our round-up of activities on campus and beyond ⬇️ www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...

Black History Month 2025 at UCL

Black History Month is a nationwide celebration of Black people’s contributions to British society throughout history. Discover what's going on at UCL with our round-up of activities on campus and bey...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 9d

More than a million people were referred by GPs to social prescribing services in England in 2023, far exceeding initial targets, finds a new study led by Dr Feifei Bu and Professor Daisy Fancourt @ucliehc.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social with the National Academy for Social Prescribing

Social prescribing rises sharply among England’s GPs

More than one million people a year are now being referred by GPs to social prescribing services, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · 13d

🎧 New episode of Public Health Disrupted: Ageing Playfully!

Join @thewrittenro.bsky.social, Dr Carrie Ryan (UCL Arts & Sciences) and Rachel Colles (Hearts & Minds) as they explore how play can disrupt conventional narratives around ageing, and reveal its deeper meaning and joy.

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UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 13d

🎙️ New Podcast Mini-Series: Inequalities in Focus
As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers & interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s most pressing inequalities.
🎧👇https://bit.ly/42x2Rqv

Inequalities in Focus: UCL Grand Challenges launches podcast mini-series on Inclusive & Just Futures

As part of our Disruptive Voices series, this mini-series invites you to engage in thought-provoking conversations with UCL researchers and interdisciplinary experts who are tackling some of society’s...

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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · 19d

“Whether practised alone or in a group, hobbies such as crochet and knitting become part of your social identity, functioning as a vehicle for reducing loneliness and building community.” 🧶
– Prof Daisy Fancourt in The Guardian

Read the full article 👇
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

‘Crafts are like medicine!’: Gen Z and the rapid rise of cosy hobbies

From crochet to drawing, supper clubs to pottery, young people are finding community and connection through pastimes once associated with their grandparents

www.theguardian.com

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 16d

New UCL-led, SPCR study published in The Lancet Psychiatry warns that many people with dementia are prescribed antipsychotic drugs for longer than national guidelines recommend: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/uk-deme...

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #Dementia
@ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @thelancet.com

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 18d

A new major UK study has found that implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into #NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around:

🔹 governance
🔹 harmonisation with old IT systems
🔹 finding the right AI tools and staff training

www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI

Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI…

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 19d

Thousands of people with #dementia are prescribed powerful medications for longer and at higher doses than recommended, raising concerns about safety and quality of care, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

UK dementia patients may be taking antipsychotics for too long

Thousands of people with dementia are prescribed powerful medications for longer and at higher doses than recommended, raising concerns about safety and quality of care, finds a new study led by UCL r...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 21d

"These findings indicate #AI might not be the silver bullet some have hoped for but the lessons from this study will help the NHS implement AI tools more effectively." - @profnaomifulop.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

Study sheds light on hurdles faced in transforming NHS healthcare with AI

Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, harmonisation with old IT systems and finding the right AI ...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 21d

Thousands of people with dementia in the UK are prescribed antipsychotics for longer and at higher doses than recommended, finds a new study led by Dr Juan Carlos Bazo-Alvarez and Prof @irenepetersen.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...

UK dementia patients may be taking antipsychotics for too long

Thousands of people with dementia are prescribed powerful medications for longer and at higher doses than recommended, raising concerns about safety and quality of care, finds a new study led by UCL r...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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