NIHR Policy Research Unit in Reproductive Health

New role: Policy Research Co-Producer! Have you ever struggled to talk to a healthcare professional about periods, pregnancy plans, or menopause? If you'd like to use your experiences to help change this, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by 23rd Feb here: coproductioncollective.co.uk/get-involved/c…

📢Exciting Opportunity: Policy communications officer at UCL! If you're passionate about disseminating accessible research materials for professional and public audiences and reproductive health, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by 5th January here ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us, and for all your insightful questions during the Q&A session. If you weren't able to join us this time, you can watch the recording of the webinar here: youtube.com/watch?v=jzybKF…

Last week, the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Reproductive Health (RH-PRU) hosted our first webinar to share the findings from the Data Project’s deliberation events, Exploring the Future of Reproductive Health Data.

📢Exciting Opportunity: Policy Research Fellow at UCL! Support research projects that drive change in policy and deliver rapid, usable reproductive health insights for government teams.📷Apply here by 14th December: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…

🩸 Deciding how to avoid pregnancy or manage painful periods? We’re running a study for participants aged 18–30 in England. 💬 2 interviews + online info sharing 🎁 Paid with vouchers Apply by 10 Nov, 5pm: redcap.idhs.ucl.ac.uk/surveys/?s=C3M…

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📖We reviewed 272 UK studies using linked reproductive health data. Findings? Growing use but gaps in topics like contraception & menopause, and limited reporting on inequalities. Read the full review here: ijpds.org/article/view/2… Read the summary here: ijpds.org/news/09-09-202…

📢Exciting Opportunity: Research Assistant with funding for PhD at UCL! Help deliver analyses of Natsal-4 linked to census and education data, deliberation with underserved groups, and set up new data linkages. 🗓️Apply by 4th August. More here: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…

📢We’re pleased to share interim findings from our research evaluating commissioning of women’s health in ICBs since the Women’s Health Strategy. Promising progress on Women’s Health Hubs with some challenges. Link: ucl.ac.uk/health/sites/h… #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth

📢One day left to apply! We're looking for a Unit Administrator (0.6FTE) to support the coordination of our team and take a lead role in the administration of PPI/co-production activities. 🗓️ Closing Date: 21st May 2025 More info and how to apply here: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…

🔍 Get involved! We're looking for UK-based Stakeholders with lived and/or learnt experience to inform research about contraceptive decision-making 👥 Help shape project direction and contribute expertise at key points 📅 Apply by 14th April 2025! coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/new-oppor…

⌛️Just 6 days left to express your interest in joining our contraception project! We're looking for 4 people (18-35, AFAB) with lived reproductive health and contraception experience to help co-produce the project. More here: coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/join-the-…

🔍Get involved! Ever struggled with contraception choices? Your voice matters! We're looking for 4 people (18-35, AFAB) to help co-produce our contraception project. 📅 Apply by 31st March 2025! 📩Link: coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/join-the-…

We are excited to be representing the RH-PRU at the NIHR Reproductive Health and Childbirth Research Champions Symposium 2025 today! #reproductivehealth #research #policyresearch #NIHR

✍️ What’s it like to be a PhD student in reproductive health? Read our latest blog from a PhD student’s placement at the unit: 🔗 #PhDLife" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucl.ac.uk/health/news/20… #IWD2025 #HealthPolicy #RHPRU #earlycarrerresearcher #PhD

👩‍🔬 Meet the team behind our work! Our team is committed to producing high-quality research evidence to inform reproductive health policy in England. Learn more: 🔗 #WomenInScience" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucl.ac.uk/health/health-… #IWD2025 #HealthResearch #RHPRU

🆕 We’re launching a new Contraception Project to better understand attitudes & decision-making around contraception. Stay informed: 🔗 ucl.ac.uk/health/case-st… #ContraceptionMatters #IWD2025 #WomensRights #RHPRU

⚖️ Timely access to safe abortion care is important to all that need it. Our Abortion Project aims to understand how high-quality abortion care can be provided to patients with high support needs. Learn more: 🔗 #IWD2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucl.ac.uk/health/case-st… #SafeAbortion #ReproRights #RHPRU

⚕️ Reproductive health services are delivered through integrated commissioning models in England. How can we understand this further to improve health outcomes for women? Our Commissioning Project tackles this. Read more: 🔗 #HealthForAll" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ucl.ac.uk/health/case-st… #IWD2025 #PolicyMatters #RHPRU