Landmark MRC-funded BEACON programme will support clinical academic careers across the North

Newcastle University, supported by the Northern Health Science Alliance, will lead a major new Medical Research Council (MRC) programme designed to strengthen clinical academic careers and research leadership across the North of England.

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Leading northern health research alliance welcomes Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University joins the Northern Health Science Alliance

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Four new research awards to NHSA members through Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) North regional funding calls

The NHSA is pleased to announce four projects selected through HDR UK North regional funding calls.

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Government Unveils Major Plan to Bring Healthcare Closer to Home

The Government has today (Thursday 26th March, 2026)announced a major investment to bring new or improved health centres directly into local communities.

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

New report highlights the stark socioeconomic inequalities in head and neck cancer across the UK

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#NorthInnovationWomen 2026 list revealed

The list of over 500 #NorthInnovationWomen for 2026

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£50 million funding to tackle inequalities in cardiovascular disease

A new Cardiovascular TransPennine Collaborative is awarded a place on the NIHR Cardiovascular Disease Inequalities Challenge Consortium.

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Nutrition North responds to the National Cancer Plan

Response from Nutrition North to the new National Cancer Plan

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Statement from Chief Executive Officer following the publication of the National Cancer Plan

The NHSA's CEO has written a response following the publication of the new National Cancer Plan.

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