• Sheffield Hallam awarded funding to tackle maternal health disparities

    Sheffield Hallam University and partners have been awarded funding to tackle inequalities in maternal healthcare as part of the NIHR Challenge Call: Maternity Disparities Consortium. Professor Hora Soltani from Sheffield Hallam’s School of Health and Social Care will lead the partnership with South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH), City of Doncaster Council and Bournemouth University as

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  • NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium members announced

    NIHR Maternity challenge collaboration announced. Nine UK universities have joined the NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium to tackle inequalities in maternity care. The research will address disparities before, during, and after pregnancy while also building capacity to improve services and support healthcare professionals over time. Follow the link for NIHRs statement.

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  • Meeting at BU to address maternal inequalities

    Today and yesterday (January 7th-8th) academics involved in MIHERC (Maternal and Infant Health Equity Research Centre), the successful interdisciplinary collaboration to address challenges in maternity care, met in Bournemouth. Further information.

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  • Special Session: AI for Maternity and Women’s Health and Wellbeing

    Special Session: AI for Maternity and Women’s Health This special session explores how AI can transform maternity and women’s healthcare, addressing social, physical, and medical challenges. AI-driven solutions can improve diagnosis, treatment, and personalised care, helping to reduce health disparities and optimise clinical decision-making. Bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry experts, the session will discuss

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  • MIHERC Maternity Challenge meeting in Sheffield

    On the 12th and 13th November members of the NIHR maternity challenge consortium travelled to Sheffield to share previous research and background. Presentations were as follows: Research priorities from the perspectives of women/ families from marginalised backgrounds. This Mum Moves   Amy Furness & Hora Soltani Intergenerational differences in lifestyle and pregnancy outcomes within diverse communities.

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