Apr 28
Our latest CHSS Newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue: • International news – CHSS Research Fellow Dr Erica Gadsby’s visit to Guinea with University colleagues to identify research priorities around the experiences of Ebola survivors, and Director Prof Stephen Peckham’s work with Canadian colleagues • Recent and upcoming events, including our …
Apr 04
Wednesday 7th June 2017 This event will be taking place in the Boardroom (R2-09), Rochester Building University of Kent, Medway campus. This building can be found at reference C6 on the campus map below. The Boardroom is located on the second floor, through the doors and on the right. To reserve your FREE place please book here: http://bit.ly/2n6CTF8 …
Feb 24
The Centre for Health Services Studies at the University of Kent has appointed a clinical professor of palliative medicine. Professor Claire Butler, a consultant and clinical lead in palliative care at Medway Community Healthcare, will combine her clinical role with research at Kent into the best care for patients with a terminal illness with working …
Feb 22
The Centre for Health Services Studies would like to invite you to the launch of the ‘YOU(TH) VISION’ photo exhibition on Thursday 9th March 2017 at the Templeman Library, University of Kent, Canterbury. The exhibition features the winners of a European youth photo competition. The photos depict scenes of transition from youth to adulthood as …
Feb 10
Winning entries from a photo competition exploring the transition from youth to adulthood as seen through the lens of young people, will be on display in March at the University’s Templeman Library. You(th) Vision is part of Horizon 2020 research project EXCEPT, which explores social exclusion of youth in Europe. Dr Olena Nizalova leads the …
Jan 31
The latest CHSS Newsletter is now available to view on our website. Included in this issue: our latest research projects, including a major evaluation of Hospice at Home services news and updates about ongoing projects, events and conferences staff profile – we welcome Dr Melanie Rees-Roberts and Ashley Mills CHSS on video – including Director Stephen …
Jan 30
A CHSS evaluation report of the effectiveness of 12-week physical activity intervention ‘Let’s Get Moving’ (LGM) has been published. Developed by the NHS and the Department of Health, LGM uses motivational interviewing to promote positive changes in health behaviour. Not-for-profit body ukactive, delivered LGM through two GP surgeries in north Kent, in partnership with Dartford, …
Jan 25
Professor Stephen Peckham was on the east region edition of BBC Inside Out on Monday 16th January Talking about workloads in the NHS. You can see Stephen from around the 4 minute mark: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b088p1qm/inside-out-east-16012017
Jan 09
In a BBC Radio Kent Breakfast interview today, CHSS Director and Canterbury resident Stephen Peckham supported action to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the city of Canterbury. Air quality breaches directives, and there are very high levels of traffic congestion for a small city. There are an estimated 40,000+ premature deaths across …
Nov 24
CHSS’ Professor Stephen Peckham was a guest on BBC Radio Kent at 8 minutes past 8 this morning. He was talking about the recently released health service transformation plans in Kent and Medway . Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04dq3r1#play and navigate 2 hours and 8 minutes into the show to hear Prof’ Peckham’s opinion.
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