Healthy Futures
Research
Shaping our communities
We're dedicated to promoting healthy living through research that directly benefits people. Our research focuses on understanding and addressing the health concerns faced every day, from physical activity to mental wellbeing. By working closely with healthcare professionals and community groups, we aim to create practical solutions that facilitate healthier lifestyles and create a more resilient world.
Projects
Enhancing understandings of caesarean section birth
Informing Birmingham Women and Children’s Hospital’s initiative to reduce infections after C-section births.
Discover projectINFORMING EMPATHY LED CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Investigating how empathy can inform manufacturing, engaging with human users and creating a health plan for workers.
Discover projectIMPACT OF LIFTING CUSHIONS FOR CARE HOME RESIDENTS
Evaluating the impact of lifting cushions for managing falls in 18 care homes across Birmingham.
Discover projectDeveloping a Congenital Heart Assessment Tool Mobile App
Creating a parental early warning tool for after their baby’s first heart surgery.
Discover projectWest Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator
Boosting innovation in HealthTech within the West Midlands.
Discover projectRAPID Eczema Trials
Improving the lives of people living with eczema by delivering efficient online clinical trials.
Discover projectCentre for Life and Sport Sciences
The Centre for Life and Sport Science is dedicated to interdisciplinary research between life sciences, biomedicine, sport physiology, psychology and performance.
The Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Births Centre
The Elizabeth Bryan Multiple Births Centre (EBMBC) was established through a partnership with the Multiple Births Foundation and performs research to educate and advise healthcare professionals in the specialist needs of multiple birth families.
Centre for Social Care, Health and Related Research
The Centre for Social Care, Health and Related Research is a community of health and social care professionals, scholars and students who work together to identify, examine and implement evidence-based high-quality health and social care.