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Alzheimers Society Conference 2025 London “Our South Shields: Thanks for the Memories”

Our Creative Health and Wellbeing group presented “Our South Shields: Thanks for the Memories” as an exhibition at the Alzheimer's Society Conference 2025. This work is funded by England Heritage. “Our South Shields: Thanks for the Memories” brings to life the overlooked working-class history of local South Asian and other global majority groups in South Shields living with or impacted by dementia.
Community research group, Cedarwood Trust, N. Shields

Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap

Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.
Students sit at a table with books and writing utensils

Our Pain Academy wins Highly Commended at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards

The team were awarded Highly commended in the category of "Best use of Integrated care and Partnership: Developed and research based"
HSJ Award

The Live well with Pain Health and Wellbeing check goes live

Our website produced by the Live well with Pain team in collaboration with the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and wellbeing, is all about learning new approaches and skills to help you live well, despite your persistent pain.
Live Well With Pain High Five

Study shows the lack of ‘me time’ for new mothers

New mothers only have about an hour out of their waking day for rest, according to new research by our psychologists.
A mother kissing her baby's foot whils the baby is lying on the bed

Wolfson Fellow becomes new Trustee of Dilston Physic garden

Dilston Physic Garden continues to advance its charitable objectives across education in plant-based medicine, scientific research, heritage preservation, conservation, and community engagement.
Balbir and Paul - Unmasking Pain

New phytoceutical combination for physical and mental health maintenance and recovery in contact sport

A combination of different plant products, chosen by WRIHW Fellow Professor Paul Chazot and Honorary Professor Karen Hind based on the available scientific evidence for supporting both physical and mental health, was tested and analysed by Norah Alanazi using a classic fruit fly model of ageing and concussion.
CONKA

Post Concussion Syndrome Clinical Trial

Are you suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome? PCS is a debilitating condition characterised by long lasting symptoms of concussion including headaches, migraines, light and noise sensitivity, brain fog, visual disturbances, anxiety and depression.
A model of a human brain from three different angles

Pain Academy - Creative Health with Gary Beacom

In August 2025, WRIHW Fellows, Balbir Singh (BSDC) and Prof Paul Chazot, had the pleasure of introducing Gary Beacom, renowned international figure skater and collaborator, to both the Durham University Oriental Museum, hosted by Charlotte Spink, and the newly opened WRIHW Creative Sweet Spots Trail at the Botanic Garden.
Gary Beacom

Impact of childcare gap highlighted in new study

A lack of suitable childcare options is inflicting huge financial and emotional strain on vulnerable families, according to new research involving Durham academics.
The front cover of a report

South Shields: Thanks for the memories

Collaboration between Professor Paul Chazot, WRIHW, Balbir Singh Dance company (BSDC) and Beamish museum 1950s Clover Cottage. Funded by Historic England. From interactive flower painting and creative movement workshops to live dance performances, Beamish Museum creates space for creativity rooted in lived experience.
A row of buildings in Beamish museum

Flourish@Work: Research Culture Enrichment for Women at Work workshop

We held the Flourish@Work: Research Culture Enrichment for Women at Work workshop Organized by Dr Nelly Bencomo Prof Barbara Bechter
Flourish Menopause event