Up-to-date news and events from the School of Health in Social Science. Experts urge policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response in a new Lancet Commission Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A major new Lancet Commission on self-harm concludes that our cultures and societies play a major role in driving self-harming behaviours. Collaborative Research Secures £1.38M to Boost Psychological Support for Palliative Care Staff Caring for people approaching the end of life is a deeply rewarding yet highly demanding role. A new joint study from the University of Edinburgh, University of Chester, Edge Hilll University, and the end-of-life charity Marie Curie has secured £1.38 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to evaluate psychological support for palliative care staff. Congratulations to our 2024 graduating students! In celebration of our graduating students’ achievement and resilience, the School of Health in Social Science’s graduation ceremony took place on the 16th of July at McEwan Hall, followed by a reception at Underbelly at Bristo Square. UoE Saving Lives nominated for RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards Congratulations to the University of Edinburgh Saving Lives project team, led by our own Nursing Students, who have been nominated for the RCN Nursing Student of the Year Award. Athena Swan Silver Award The School has been successful in renewing its Athena Swan Silver award, which recognises our significant commitment and progress towards gender equality in all that we do.
