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

Take a look at the fantastic work highlighted by UCL Grand Challenges for #WorldMentalHealthDay (including Prof Daisy Fancourt's webinar on social prescribing!)

UCL Grand Challenges @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social · 2d

🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay
At UCL Grand Challenges, we’re spotlighting research that’s driving change—from early intervention to wellbeing in schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
Explore how we’re shaping policy and practice: https://bit.ly/46zVlfm
#MentalHealth #UCL

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uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 2d

Head to our website for a longer conversation about World Mental Health Day, and information on a Global Mental Health MSc coming in 2026 👀.

www.ucl.ac.uk/population-h...

World Mental Health Day 2025

Reflections on World Mental Health Day with Professor Rochelle Burgess and Professor Audrey Prost.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 2d

To mark World Mental Health Day 2025, Professor Rochelle Burgess (@thewrittenro.bsky.social) from @uclglobalhealth.bsky.social shares why mental health must be prioritised in global recovery efforts, and how community-led action can drive meaningful change.

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Social Biobehavioural Research Group @ucl-sbb.bsky.social · 4d

Hear from Prof Daisy Fancourt and other groundbreaking researchers at a special event in London next month 👇

Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 5d

What do literary historian Santanu Das, psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt, archaeologist Naoíse Mac Sweeney, geographer Simon Reid-Henry, and cultural historian @tiffwattsmith.bsky.social all have in common?

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 3d

Writing in @bigissue.com, Prof Sir Michael Marmot highlights the need for government policies to improve inequalities in health and health equity to boost health outcomes and life expectancy across the country.

@marmotihe.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

The UK is not doing well. Here's how the Marmot Principles could help turn things around

Marmot Places are spreading across the UK, bringing joined-up thinking to tackle health inequalities. Marmot's founder is here to explain.

www.bigissue.com

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Bone Cancer Research Trust @bcrt-uk.bsky.social · 5d

"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 · 10d

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 · 4d

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

journals.lww.com/menopausejou...

journals.lww.com

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uclpophealthsci.bsky.social @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social · 9d

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

📸: James Tye

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UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care @ucliehc.bsky.social · 5d

“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 · 6d

“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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 19d

🎉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

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UCL primary care and population health @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social · 16d

📢 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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 11d

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 · 13d

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 · 17d

🎧 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 · 17d

🎙️ 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 · 23d

“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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