Northern Health Science Alliance - we are the voice of health research and innovation in the North of England

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The Northern Health Science Alliance is the North of England’s health partnership, bringing together twelve universities and nine research-intensive NHS Trusts. Our work focusses on research and innovation and consortia building, amplified with effective communications and public affairs work.

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Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest

10th March 2026

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#NorthInnovationWomen 2026 list revealed

8th March 2026

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£50 million funding to tackle inequalities in cardiovascular disease

4th March 2026

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Nutrition North responds to the National Cancer Plan

25th February 2026

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Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

NHS Alliance Member, Liverpool

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals. They treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.

University of Manchester

University Alliance Member, Manchester

The University of Manchester is a centre of teaching excellence, world-class research, outstanding student experience, and social responsibility. Part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, they to act as the world faces big challenges.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

NHS Alliance Member, Leeds

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe. They provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, the Yorkshire and the Humber region and beyond, playing an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students. The Trust is also a centre for world class research, innovation and pioneering new treatments.

Edge Hill University

University Alliance Member, Ormskirk

A pioneering, people-centred university in the heart of the North West, turning possibility into impact. Their mission is to champion equity and courage and deliver excellence in teaching, research and partnerships that transform lives and strengthen society

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