A group of leading experts, led by the University of Nottingham, has secured over £900K in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish the Knowledge for Public Health (KNOW-PH) team.
This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionise the way research is used in public health planning and delivery, paving the way for a healthier and more equitable society.
Despite the vast amount of existing research, its translation into effective public health interventions often falls short. This stems from how organisations struggle to discover and implement new research findings in practice. KNOW-PH addresses this critical gap by establishing a dedicated team of experts committed to bridging the divide between research and practice.
We are delighted that we have received this vital funding from NIHR to progress with KNOW-PH. The group will bring together people working in universities, local government, the voluntary sector and creative industries to help improve the delivery of public health services. Everyone within the group has experience of public health and health inequalities and will use novel, creative ideas to help turn evidence into action. We will work with people who will benefit most from the work we do."
At the heart of KNOW-PH's mission lies a comprehensive and creative approach to sharing knowledge. This involves the development, design and implementation of innovative methods to support local and national governments to harness research outputs and make informed decisions. With a specific focus on tackling health inequalities, KNOW-PH will strive to ensure that the benefits of research reach all communities, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.
The KNOW-PH consortium brings together a diverse range of expertise, including researchers, public health practitioners, and local government representatives.
The project is a collaboration between the universities of Nottingham, Sheffield, and Sheffield Hallam University with partners AFRUCA Safeguarding Children and City of Doncaster Council.
Dr Such adds: "This collaborative approach ensures that the project's outcomes align with real-world challenges and with the needs of the public health community. The team will create training materials, animations, podcasts, short videos, toolkits and infographics which they will share with people from local governments and members of the public."
