We are keen to share news of Leicestershire Academic Health Partners in the media, and actively promote exciting and ground-breaking developments made within our Academic Themes and partner organisations.
For press enquiries, please contact Jamie Sharp, Operations Manager at University of Leicester on 0116 373 6754.
We also hold training and events throughout the year for staff from our partner organisations. We run and take part in events for our stakeholders and for members of the public to attend to find out more about healthcare research, research we are working on, and why research is so important for the local populations we serve. For further information on upcoming events, monitor this page or contact us by email at “[email protected]”
LAHP Newsletter
We are pleased to share our new “LAHP Newsletter”. This Newsletter will provide you with exciting updates, events, and achievements. […]
MedTech @ Leicester Day
Wed 4 Sep 2024 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM BERG invite you to join us for our first annual MedTech @ […]
Health Innovation East Midlands supported companies make BusinessCloud’s Health Tech top 50 list
BusinessCloud’s HealthTech 50 is an annual ranking honouring the UK’s most innovative startups, scaleups and established health technology companies. The list […]
Joint medication reviews shown to improve outcomes and reduce hospital admissions
A recent evaluation, funded by HIEM, of a pilot service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB has shown the benefits […]
NICE recommends use of a digital technology to help diagnose ADHD
New draft guidance published by NICE recommends the use of the digital technology ‘Qbtest’ to help diagnose ADHD in children and […]
National wound care programme demonstrates improved outcomes
A national programme to address variation in wound care services has published an evaluation report this week. NHS England’s National […]
New annual report highlights impressive impacts to benefit patients through healthcare innovation
Health Innovation East Midlands is delighted to share its annual Impact Report for 2023-2024, which summarises how we support health and care […]
A 10 minute walk a day could add a year to your life – study finds
Professor Tom Yates
Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer, Leicester study finds
Professor Dean Fennell
Public events to find out more about the East Midlands Planned Care Centre
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Artificial intelligence used to tackle Leicester’s hospital staff turnover challenges
A team from the University of Leicester is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to support and retain NHS staff […]
Network aims to drive forward global empathic healthcare
An international network set up to drive forward empathic healthcare has outlined bold objectives for the future. The International Network for […]
Hospital Hoppers named after local healthcare heroes
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
New physiotherapy clinic launched at the University of Leicester
A new student led physiotherapy clinic is set to open next month at the University of Leicester. The clinic will […]
Future health technology needs to take into account children and young people’s preferences, say researchers
Health technology should be easy to use, have the ability to be personalised, allow the user to choose how their […]
£1.3 million research fellowship for Leicester Stroke Consultant
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
South Asian Heritage Month 2024
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024: ‘Free to Be Me’ University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is proud to […]
Shortlist success in the HSJ Awards
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has been shortlisted for four prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. The national […]
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust hosts Annual General Meeting for staff, volunteers, and members of the public
Published 13 August 2024 // By Alexander Hodgkins-Jones // [email protected]
University Chancellor volunteers for BRC cardiovascular study
An NIHR Leicester BRC study seeking to discover the effect type 2 diabetes has on the heart has enrolled the University […]
Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study
Many people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems even two to three years post-infection, […]
‘Dramatic improvement in quality of life’ for John thanks to diabetes research
John Mackenzie, 64, who lives in Leicester, is one of the 4.4 million people in the UK who live with […]
Leicester diabetes researcher’s success honoured at international conference
A professor from the University of Leicester has received a prestigious award in recognition of his in-depth research in diabetes. […]
National Conference Celebrates Record Attendance in Leicester
A remarkable 552 delegates gathered in Leicester for the 19th Annual UK Clinical Research Facility (UKCRF) Network Conference, setting a […]
Ethnic minority groups underrepresented in long COVID research, study demonstrates
Leicester academics have highlighted that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in long COVID research. Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Dr Rachael Evans and […]
Event explores developing partnerships for innovation in health
Scientists and healthcare experts from across the Midlands have come together to explore the transformative impact of partnerships for innovation […]
Showcasing digital health innovations
View this webinar to learn how five digital innovators are helping the NHS to address self-care in the community and […]
East Midlands Patient Safety Collaborative (EMPSC)
Hosted by Health Innovation East Midlands, the EMPSC is funded by NHS England to deliver the National Patient Safety Improvement […]
Reflections and vision from HIEM’s new independent Chair
Two months into his new role as Independent Chair, Professor Phil Baker reflects on his experience at Health Innovation East […]
Valuable webinar gives top tips on engaging with Refugees and Asylum Seekers
As part of Health Innovation East Midlands’ (HIEM’s) Innovation Insights webinar series, HIEM partnered with Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum to […]
Funding awarded to accelerate deployment of four health innovations
Four innovators have received awards from Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) to accelerate the adoption of their cutting-edge technologies within […]
Leicester team behind major study into the long-term impacts of COVID-19 is highly commended
A Leicester team behind a major UK study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been […]
UK and Chinese universities join forces to offer clinical and healthcare courses in China
Two universities have strengthened their links by launching the first Joint Education Institute (JEI) in central and western China to […]
Lecturer clinches early career award for outstanding work in pharmacy
Dr Sion Scott, a lecturer in behavioural medicine and lead postgraduate tutor at the University of Leicester, is the winner […]
Leicester’s league table rise shows students really dig their digs
Satisfied students who are impressed with their accommodation are behind the University of Leicester’s dramatic rise in a national league […]
A global project to help those suffering from chronic lung disease could help millions, say experts
Experts leading a global project to help patients with lung disease believe that millions of people could benefit from their […]
Myth-busting and sharing experiences – encouraging cervical screening for people with learning disabilities
To encourage people with learning disabilities to come forward for cervical screening, two new videos are being promoted this week […]
Leicester professor receives King’s honour for services to healthcare
A University of Leicester professor who has devoted her life to research into the health and wellbeing of babies and […]
Open letter following latest CQC reports into Leicester’s maternity services
We are writing to you following publication of the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports into maternity services at our […]
Improvements noted in latest CQC reports
Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its latest reports into maternity services and urgent and emergency care service […]
Knowledge Transfer Partnership rated Outstanding by UK Government
A research collaboration between the University of Leicester and a specialist neurological care and rehabilitation centre has been hailed as […]
Adding genetic information to health checks improves identification of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes
Researchers have discovered a better way of identifying those at high risk of potential heart attacks and strokes and other […]
Professor Carlo Panara appointed Head of Leicester Law School
University of Leicester has announced that Professor Carlo Panara has been appointed as Head of Leicester Law School. Professor Panara comes […]
Pioneering centre is making a difference one year after officially opening
A pioneering new centre which studies bacteriophages to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The Centre for […]
Leicester Professor becomes British Cardiovascular Society President
Congratulations to Professor André Ng, who has officially taken over as President of the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) at its […]
Vascular patients wanted to help shape future of research
Patients with long-term vascular conditions, including females and those from an ethnic minority background, are being sought by the University […]
CQC rate improvements in community and mental health services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published two reports on services run by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, following inspections of […]
Paint a picture for Rutland Memorial Hospital’s 100th birthday
This year marks the 100th birthday of Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham. As part of the celebrations, Rutland residents are being […]
Cardiovascular research receives £7 million funding boost
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has awarded £3 million to the University of Leicester to support its world-class cardiovascular disease research over the next […]
Study exploring diabetes and pregnancy seeks to improve future maternal health
The understanding of diabetes, nutrition and obesity in pregnancy is increasing at pace, thanks to hundreds of women who have […]
MRC Investigator Award will enable Rising Star to improve use of antibodies in research
Huge congratulations to one of Leicester BRC’s Rising Stars, Dr Harvinder Virk, who has been granted a new Investigator Award […]
Centre for those recovering from mental ill health has open day
Leicestershire Recovery College is holding an open day on Friday, June 7, 2024 for prospective students and those who care […]
Australian innovators visit East Midlands
Health Tech innovators from Australia visited Leicester during April, as part of Investment NSW and NSW Government’s ‘Going Global Export’ Health Innovation Programme. Delivered by Health Innovation […]
Collaborate to innovate: Learning from the NHS, charities and life sciences industry
A new report has been launched to highlight the benefits of cross-sector collaboration between the NHS, health charities and the […]
Free on demand courses for healthcare innovators who want to work with the NHS
During May, Health Innovation East Midlands launched its Innovation Academy on a new platform – with brand new content for […]
Engaging with underserved communities
Health Innovation East Midlands has supported the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS to undertake a review of public engagement with […]
Leicester rises up the Complete University Guide table
The University of Leicester has risen up the rankings in the 2025 Complete University Guide. Leicester went up two places from 38th to […]
Leicester academic to lead UN session on transport of the future
University of Leicester’s Dr Sarah Jane Fox will lead a session on sustainable transport at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland this month. The […]
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust appoints two new Non-Executive Directors
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has appointed two new Non-Executive Directors to its senior leadership team. David Moon and Andrew Moore […]
UK study in over 80,000 adults finds smokers tend to eat less and have a less healthy diet than non-smokers
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May 2024), suggests that smokers tend […]
Get moving more for your mental health
This week we are encouraging people of all ages across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to get moving for your mental […]
Charge nurse receives international DAISY award
A charge nurse from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has received the international DAISY Award for the outstanding compassionate care they […]
New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine
A new technique in building DNA structures at a microscopic level has the potential to advance drug delivery and disease […]
Celebrating International Nurses’ Day 2024
We’re celebrating the rich experiences and backgrounds of the research nurses working within the NIHR Leicester BRC this International Nurses’ […]
New digital tool aims to reduce diagnosis delays in those with chronic breathlessness
University experts are helping to create a quicker pathway to diagnosis (cause) for adults living with chronic breathlessness. Dr Gillian […]
Pledges across LLR to tackle health equity for autistic people and people with learning disabilities
Around 70 people working at local football clubs, cafes, care providers and elsewhere across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) have […]
Major funding for flagship research project on AI in Law Enforcement
A project investigating the future use of probabilistic AI in law enforcement has received major funding from Responsible AI UK […]
International studies confirm positive effects of weight loss medicine for people with obesity-related heart failure
Two new studies have confirmed the benefits of weight loss medication, semaglutide, for patients living with obesity-related heart failure. The […]
‘One-stop’ clinics put patients at heart
With the help of local charity, the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JMHT), family screening and diagnostic genetic testing services have been […]
University of Leicester to spend £1m on making research more inclusive
The University of Leicester has bolstered its commitment to inclusivity within research after securing £1m from the Wellcome Trust. The […]
You’re invited to an exclusive performance of the play Unseen Unheard on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 from 5.30pm
The NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre and Gilead Science would like to invite you to join us at Gilead organised […]
Study seeking to find first medication for Long COVID welcomes first participant
Researchers in Leicester have welcomed the first patient living with inflammatory Long COVID onto a study testing the effectiveness of […]
Football stars launch new gym equipment
Stars from Leicester City Football Club launched a new piece of gym equipment which will help mental health patients with […]
UK CRF Network 19th Annual Conference
We are proud to be hosting the UK Clinical Research Facility Network’s 19th Annual Conference: ‘Making the invisible, visible: addressing […]
Leicester and Leicestershire can breath easy as University unveils pollen monitor
As hayfever sufferers feel the first symptoms of their seasonal condition this spring, researchers in Leicester have switched on a […]
New website launches for Leicester Fertility Centre
A new ‘one-stop shop’ website for Leicester Fertility Centre is now live. The latest information and resources for patients, potential […]
Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust community hospitals and mental health services
Visiting times across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s (LPT) community hospitals, inpatient wards and units have been extended to support patients’ […]
NHS staff retention to be investigated in new study
At a time when staffing the NHS effectively has never been more important, a team of researchers are seeking to […]
Leicester-led study finds long-COVID leaves tell-tale traces in the blood
A study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus, led by experts from the University of Leicester, has found long-COVID […]
Regulatory Workshop for HealthTech Innovators: MedTech, Software and AI Applications
Are you working on developing new MedTech, in-vitro diagnostic devices, digital health or wellness products? Do you need advice on […]
LAHP & IPH Event: Developing Partnerships for Innovation in Health and Life Sciences with the University of Leicester
We are delighted to announce that the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners (LAHP) and the Institute for Precision Health (IPH) have […]
Coming together to improve safety in mental health
Health Innovation East Midlands hosted a learning event during April to share experience around mental health issues. The “Caring Together: […]
New independent chair appointed to lead Health Innovation East Midlands
Professor Phil Baker has been appointed the new Independent Chair of Health Innovation East Midlands, from April 2024. Phil started […]
Nominations open for awards celebrating Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust stars
Nominations for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s (LPT) annual Celebrating Excellence Awards are now open for patients, service-users, carers, and staff […]
Findings of global study could aid stroke patient prognosis
Measuring the brain’s ability to control its own blood flow using a bedside test could allow clinicians to give stroke […]
Discovery of how limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
Leicester scientists are part of a team which has discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment […]
University of Leicester’s research lead to bring his expertise to NHS innovation body
The University of Leicester has strengthened its links with the National Health Service following the appointment of Professor Philip Baker […]
Deputy ward manager receives international DAISY award
A deputy ward manager from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has received the international DAISY Award for the outstanding compassionate care […]
Free NHS-run online courses help parents support their children
Free courses covering topics on children’s physical and mental health, understanding their feelings and how to build better relationships are […]
UK Space Agency establishes Midlands base at Space Park Leicester
Space Park Leicester has been selected to host one of three new regional offices for the UK Space Agency, as part of […]
Raising Health launches sensory room fundraising appeal to ‘bring light’ to The Beacon; our children and young people’s mental health unit
A fundraising campaign to provide vital sensory support for children and young people with acute mental illness launches today (22 March 2024). […]
Residents of Space Park Leicester recognised at the Leicestershire Innovation Awards
Four residents of Space Park Leicester were finalists at the 2024 Leicestershire Innovation Awards which took place last night (20 […]
AI tool for breast cancer patients following surgery will be trialled later this year.
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Leicester, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can […]
Generous donation to enhance pioneering kidney research at Leicester
Pioneering research by the University of Leicester into chronic kidney disease has received another major boost thanks to a £1 […]
Five scientists represent University of Leicester in Parliament
Five University of Leicester scientists in the early stages of their careers have had the opportunity to present their research […]
Leicester health researchers recognised with NIHR Senior Investigator Awards
A pair of Leicester health researchers have been awarded prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator […]
LPT Shortlisted for five awards at prestigious digital healthcare Oscars
A Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) programme manager, the team behind a new transformative patient record system and a health […]
Fielding Palmer Hospital – Public Consultation Results
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) has published the report of findings for a consultation on proposals […]
Charnwood Community Health & Wellbeing Partnership Hosts Celebratory Event
On Tuesday 12 March, more than 30 partners involved in health and wellbeing met to celebrate their successes and to […]
Regulatory Workshop for HealthTech Innovators: MedTech, Software and AI Applications
Are you working on developing new MedTech, in-vitro diagnostic devices, digital health or wellness products? Do you need advice on […]