Apr 05
CHSS’ Spring 2023 Newsletter – now online (clickable image) Read the latest updates on CHSS research projects, publications and events! Our cover and centre pages introduce Medway Health Determinants Research Collaboration – an exciting research partnership between the University of Kent and Medway Council Details of our CHSS Annual Lecture, 26 April 2023 – book now! …
Oct 11
The Autumn 2021 CHSS Newsletter is out now. In our first issue since Summer 2020, read about new projects, publications and CHSS colleagues and associates we have welcomed. The cover and centre pages focus on a major project CHSS is jointly leading; HBSC England (Health Behaviours in School Age Children). Our ‘CHSS People’ interview (p6) …
Oct 09
Building back better for population health and wellbeing – NIHR Senior Investigators Public Health Interest Group. Professor Stephen Peckham joins other NIHR Senior Investigators in calling for a truly integrated public health function. The authors reflect on what direction public health should be taking in the UK, and urge current politicians to learn from the …
Aug 24
Following Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s announcement (18 August 2020) that Public Health England (PHE) will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection, Professor Stephen Peckham of the Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) says: ‘Since the beginning of July there has been speculation that Public Health would be abolished due to its failure to …
Jul 20
CHSS Research Associate Dr Rasa Mikelyte has recently featured on KMTV commenting on Coronavirus and UK Social Care. COVID-19: Why have UK care home residents been so badly affected? 29/6/20 Rasa talks about the ‘devastating but not surprising’ statistics around Coronavirus in UK care homes. She gives her views on why they compare so badly …
Jun 30
The Summer 2020 CHSS Newsletter is out now. This issue, written over the lockdown period, features latest CHSS research and news, including a look at the many varied media stories that the Centre team have been involved in shaping. Senior Clinical Research Fellow Lindsay Forbes who has been a frequent expert commentator on Coronavirus; is …
Mar 09
How could COVIDー19 impact the UK health and social care system? As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue rising in the UK, CHSS Senior Clinical Research Fellow (Public Health) Dr Lindsay Forbes has commented on the likely impacts on the UK health and social care system. Lindsay said: ‘The key issues with COVID-19 seem to be …
Mar 03
The new CHSS newsletter is now available to read or download on our website. We feature the latest CHSS news and events including an update from the wonderful OPEL project which is seeking to find out what works best, for whom and under what circumstances, when receiving Hospice at Home Services. We are also happy to report …
Jan 31
Ugandan fathers who demand breast milk; CHSS Research Fellow Dr Rowena Merritt talks to BBC Woman’s Hour 30/1/20 Rowena joins Jeni Murray and guests to discuss the emotive issue of breastfeeding among Ugandan fathers. In parts of the country men demand that their partners suckle them, often taking milk before baby has fed. Little is …
Dec 03
On Thursday 28 November, Professor Stephen Peckham chaired a lively health services debate in advance of the forthcoming General Election, at the Old Sessions House, Canterbury Christ Church University. Organised and hosted by the University of Kent’s Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) with support from the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Canterbury Christchurch …
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