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Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research

SCHARR is tackling some of the world’s biggest health challenges to improve the lives of people in the UK and around the world.

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We deliver programmes and offer PhD opportunities in the School of Medicine and Population Health.

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We offer standalone continuing professional development (CPD) modules for a wide range of people working in healthcare.

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Weight Loss

How your weight changes over time can impact your health

Researchers from SCHARR have conducted a study that sheds light on how changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) can significantly affect our health as we grow older.
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The NHS at 75: What lies ahead for health research and the National Health Service?

On the latest episode of the Communicable Research podcast, we are joined by a trio of experts from SCHARR to discuss the NHS at 75, and the potential future of the service as we look towards its 100th birthday.
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Staying safe during hot weather: the community approach

Researchers from SCHARR have shared new findings on how we can protect our communities from extreme heat. Dr John Richmond highlights the critical role of local communities in ensuring everyone's safety during heatwaves.
Hazel Squires

The long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health interventions; a review of how we can model behaviour.

This project brings together experts from a range of disciplines including health economic modelling, systems engineering, health psychology, sociology and public policy in the first review of its kind.

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