Posted on Wednesday 13 September 2023
The Department of Health Sciences has placed 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2024 for the subject of mental health nursing.
Posted on Monday 11 September 2023
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a “conveyor belt of disadvantage.”
Posted on Wednesday 16 August 2023
The results of a nationwide survey have revealed that the Department of Health Sciences is home to some of the happiest nursing and midwifery students in the UK.
Posted on Wednesday 16 August 2023
Congratulations to adult nursing student Becky Nisbet who has successfully gained a place on the Council of Deans Student Leadership programme.
Posted on Thursday 27 July 2023
Second year nursing student Amy Mann has been shortlisted for an RCN (Royal College of Nursing) award in the category of Student of the Year.
Posted on Monday 24 July 2023
A basic income scheme has the potential to save the NHS tens of billions of pounds by reducing poverty and improving the nation's mental and physical health, according to new research involving academics at the University of York.
Posted on Monday 17 July 2023
Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.
Posted on Thursday 13 July 2023
Researchers have shown that a maths programme can add three months of additional progress to the learning and skills ability of young children.
Posted on Thursday 6 July 2023
Second year midwifery student Jo Hewson was recently nominated for, and won, a Student Nightingale Award from South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
Posted on Monday 3 July 2023
Researchers at the University of York, together with partners at the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds, have been awarded funding to provide integrated research advice and collaboration to health and social care practitioners and researchers across England.
Posted on Thursday 29 June 2023
Women GPs are reluctant to take on senior partnership roles due to fears over maternity leave, sickness pay and work life balance, a new study has concluded.
Posted on Tuesday 27 June 2023
Researchers from the University of York have found that the number of children with life-limiting conditions rose by almost a quarter over 10 years in Wales.
Posted on Thursday 8 June 2023
Nursing and Midwifery courses at York ranked 8th in the UK according to the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2024).
Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023
Four members of staff from the Department will receive their long service awards tonight for 25 years service.
Posted on Thursday 1 June 2023
A review of government control policies has shown a reduction in global smokeless tobacco use, although there are still gaps in research in some countries.
Posted on Tuesday 16 May 2023
Researchers have called for radical changes on a global scale to prevent the growing mortality rates of people with mental health problems.
Posted on Tuesday 16 May 2023
A new study has shown that Universal Credit is harmful to the mental health of claimants, particularly lone parents.
Posted on Tuesday 2 May 2023
Academics complete new pre-registration nursing text book exploring palliative and end of life care
Posted on Thursday 27 April 2023
Congratulations to Dr Mike Parker, Associate Professor, who takes up a place on the Advanced Life Support (ALS) National Subcommittee for Resuscitation Council UK.
Posted on Wednesday 26 April 2023
A new report has found a worrying pattern of lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and worse health and wellbeing in the North of England.
Posted on Friday 21 April 2023
Pregnant women were hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine as a result of mixed public messaging and concerns over safety, according to the results of a study which analysed social media posts.
Posted on Thursday 20 April 2023
Dr Helen Bedford, Associate Professor of Midwifery in the Department has been awarded the prestigious national honour from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Fellowship for her contributions to midwifery education.
Posted on Wednesday 19 April 2023
The Department played host to the Leader of the Labour party, Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on a visit to York this week.
Posted on Tuesday 11 April 2023
People with severe mental illness can struggle to self-manage long-term physical conditions and need personalised support, a new study suggests.
Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023
Third year adult nursing student Claudia Collins has been shortlisted for two awards recognising student contribution.
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £1.8m to examine the effectiveness of a commonly used communication approach with people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2023
The pioneering work of three leading University of York researchers has been recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2023
A new study has uncovered extensive interactions between one of the world’s leading funders of alcohol research and alcohol industry groups, sparking concern about the industry’s influence on science and public health policy.
Posted on Wednesday 1 February 2023
Professor Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis has been awarded the honorary distinction International Distinguished Fellow by the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2023
The University of York is leading a national project to assess the value of a community-based intervention programme aimed at reducing obesity rates in preschool children.
Posted on Monday 30 January 2023
Professor Simon Gilbody was awarded a Higher Doctorate in Science by the University of York in the recent 2023 winter graduation ceremony.
Posted on Friday 27 January 2023
Faith institutions, such as churches and mosques, can support people to maintain healthy blood pressure and avoid hypertension through education and awareness, the results of a new study have revealed.
Posted on Tuesday 24 January 2023
A new report, co-authored by a University of York academic, has warned that children living in the North of England are among the most vulnerable to rising living costs.
Posted on Thursday 19 January 2023
GPs felt under-resourced, under-valued and worried about widening health inequalities during the pandemic, new research shows.
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
People aged 95 and over still want to be part of society and enjoy a level of independence, despite having a more limited interaction with the world, a new study shows.
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
People living with Long Covid (LC) say they face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, leaving many with a feeling of hopelessness and neglect, a new study has revealed.
Posted on Wednesday 4 January 2023
Professor Kate Pickett has been awarded an OBE for Services to Societal Equality in the New Year’s Honours list.
Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022
We are delighted to announce that the Department of Health Sciences has received an Athena SWAN Silver award.
Posted on Thursday 24 November 2022
A new study by researchers at the University of York suggests that a substantial number of people with common mental health problems in England may go untreated.
Posted on Thursday 24 November 2022
A stark digital skills deficit among people with severe mental illness means they struggle to access key services which are increasingly online.
Posted on Monday 24 October 2022
A new study has shown that a high street voucher scheme is an effective way to help women stop smoking during pregnancy.
Posted on Friday 21 October 2022
The Universities of York and Bradford are to conduct in-depth research into the causes and consequences of health inequality as part of a major new health research project.
Posted on Friday 14 October 2022
Haematology research at York will receive a huge boost following a multimillion pound funding announcement from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Posted on Monday 10 October 2022
The University of York has launched a new Institute of Mental Health Research aimed at reducing the number of people affected by mental ill-health and its impact on individuals, families and health services.
Posted on Monday 10 October 2022
Researchers at the University of York played a key role in a major new study which suggests that Universal Basic Income could help to reverse the epidemic of mental health problems among young people in the UK.
Posted on Tuesday 27 September 2022
The Universities of York and Newcastle have joined forces with two leading cancer charities to create a new biobank which will provide vital resources for researchers working to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer in children and young people.
Posted on Monday 26 September 2022
York's department of Health Sciences placed in UK top ten by Guardian University Guide 2023
Posted on Friday 8 July 2022
We’re delighted to have some of the happiest Mental Health Nursing students in the UK.
Posted on Thursday 30 June 2022
Researchers at the University’s Martin House Research Centre (MHRC) have won an award recognising their commitment to involving children and their families in the design and delivery of research projects.
Posted on Friday 20 May 2022
York's Department of Health Sciences is the 6th strongest department in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).