Sheffield 0-19 Research and Innovation (Community of Practice)

We are a collaborative space for professionals working with children, young people, and families to connect, share ideas, and grow together in 0–19 public health research and innovation.

We are building research and innovation skills and capacity within the 0–19 Services, by fostering a culture that supports research and working to make a meaningful difference for babies, children, young people, families, and communities. We are committed to increasing participation and recruitment of children and families in public health research, particularly those from under-represented populations, while strengthening research engagement and capacity among public health professionals working across the 0–19 age range.

We’re committed to improving health outcomes for children, young people, and families through 0–19 public health research. Our studies focus on real-world challenges and aim to create evidence that shapes better care and services.

By supporting our research, you’re helping us to:

• understand what works best for children and families.
• develop innovative approaches to public health.
• make sure everyone, including under-represented communities, has a voice in research.

Current projects

Surviving Crying

Surviving Crying evaluates a support package to help parents understand and cope with an excessively crying baby. Study details here

CHESS – Children’s Early Self-care Support

The CHESS trial is one of the largest rehabilitation studies for children with neurodisabilities in the UK. It aims to find the best ways to help young children develop independence in everyday self-care tasks, such as feeding and dressing. Study details here

This Mum Moves

This Mum Moves is a national initiative, developed through research, that supports health visiting teams to confidently promote physical activity during pregnancy and postnatal period.

Why partner with us?

Sheffield 0–19 Services is an experienced and trusted research partner, offering a strong foundation for delivering high-quality studies and trials, with a proven track record in:

• designated research leadership
• running succesfull randomised cluster trials (RCTs)
• acting as Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-applicants on funded research bids
• hosting studies in community settings with access to diverse populations
• ethical and robust research delivery though health visitors, school nurses and community staff nurses trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Informed Conseent
• collaboration with academic and clinical partners
• recruitment and data collection

For any research discussions please contact: louise.wolstenholme@nhs.net