This study is an extension of the Born in Bradford (BiB) Study which was set up in 2007 to track the lives of 13,500 babies and their families, with the aim of finding out more about childhood illnesses by studying children from all cultures and backgrounds as their lives unfold.
This study aims to explore the Home Learning Environment (HLE) in disadvantaged homes and the extent to which it can be subject to change, using an early years parent and child engagement programme (Early Words Together (EWT)) as a catalyst for change.
Enhancing Social Emotional Wellbeing in the Early Years (E-SEE)
The E-SEE trial is a multi-disciplinary evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptability of Incredible Years (IY) Parent Programmes for 0-2 year-olds. This project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research (NIHR PHR) Programme (project number 13/93/10).
There is strong evidence that the first few years of life build the foundations for future health and wellbeing. Taking a preventative approach together with systems changes in local agencies can improve the life chances of babies and children. However, these interventions have yet to be tested at scale. The Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub will evaluate how 22 interventions aimed at pregnant women and children in three areas of Bradford impact on children's health and development.
Cohorts as Platforms for Mental Health research (CaP:MH)
This project aims to enhance two of the UK's premier population based birth cohorts to create an intergenerational, integrated resource for mental health research with an unparalleled capacity to consider the importance of the early life course.
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents experiencing multiple displacements
This project investigates the family planning needs of multiply displaced adolescents in the context of humantiarian crisis in Zimbabwe and how these needs can be addressed
The Co-Production of Young People's Health and Social Services (CYPHER)
Cypher is a participatory research project designed to enable children and young people to have an impact upon their local health and social care policy formulation and service provision.
Using Islamic religious settings to prevent childhood obesity among South Asian children in the UK
This research project aims to explore the possibilities and modalities of obesity prevention intervention though Islamic Religious Settings (IRS) like mosques, madrassas, women's circles to study Islam, Muslim charity organisations, and mosque-based or mosque-originated sports or physical activity groups.
This project will support a partnership with Chance UK (CUK), a charity helping children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, to re-design two existing intervention programmes they currently offer to disadvantaged children and families.
CONNECTS-Food study (CO-desigNed systems iNtervEntion impaCTing whole school approaches to Food)
The CONNECTS-Food study (CO-desigNed systems iNtervEntion impaCTing whole school approaches to Food) aims to design a practical intervention to help primary schools deliver existing policies which promote whole school approaches to food.
Evaluation of an intervention to improve infant mental health: Ready to Relate
This study led by Dr Sarah Blower has been funded to evaluate the Ready to Relate intervention which uses a set of cards as a visual, interactive tool to help practioners assess, discuss and share healthcare information with families and to make NICE recommended interventions accessible.
The HENRY III Study aims to find out whether children whose parents attend the HENRY 'Right from the start' programme are less likely to become overweight or develop obesity than those that do not. We also want to find out whether HENRY gives value for money, improves the health of parents and carers that attend, and benefits the staff that work in children’s centres.
The Me and My Baby (MaMB) questionnaire is a new 11 item-tool designed to measure parent-infant bonding (a parent’s emotional connection and feeling toward their baby). We are currently planning a research project to develop the tool further.
Fair Food Futures UK is a research funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research and it aims to find out what help with food is most beneficial to families who cannot always afford to buy food. Our team consists of researchers from University of York and University College of London, Bradford and Tower Hamlets (London) local authorities and people who experienced food insecurity.
