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The aim of the NIHR Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Behavioural Science is to inform government policy on health, preventing ill-health and health systems. We use behavioural science evidence, theory and methods to support decision-making.

Established in 2019, the Unit is a collaboration between:

• Newcastle University
• University College London
• University of Warwick
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

We also have a collaborating network of experts in public health and public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE).  We bring together researchers with a range of disciplinary backgrounds and expertise, to support policy makers in policy design, development, evaluation and implementation. We work closely with the Department of Health and Social Care and in collaboration with other Policy Research Units. This enables us to provide the best evidence and advice, in a timely way, for the benefit of the public and patients.

Prof. Falko Sniehotta (Newcastle University) is the Director NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural Science.