Posted 30 September 2021 Survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at increased risk of COVID-19, study finds A new study finds that women with recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK.
Posted 08 September 2021 Survivors of modern slavery to play vital role in new research project A new University of Birmingham-led research project has been launched to examine the impact of psychological support on the mental wellbeing of people affected by modern slavery.
Posted 03 September 2021 Research explores impact on informal carers who nursed people who died at home during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic Informal carers who looked after people that died from a terminal illness at home during the COVID-19 pandemic are being asked to take part in a research project led by the University of Birmingham.
Posted 22 January 2021 The Barber Institute of Fine Arts launches innovative 'Nurse in Residence' scheme Thanks to a major grant of £40,000 from the Art Fund's Respond & Reimagine scheme, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Birmingham is launching a major health and wellbeing initiative for 2021.
Posted 03 December 2020 Framework to improve training for children's palliative care professionals to launch in the UK and Ireland A new educational framework and toolkit will be launched in the UK and Ireland this week to improve training and guidance for those providing palliative and end of life care for children.