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New article published
Findings from the feasibility study at age 21-23 years have been published as part of an invited review of DASH

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Kings Logo.png DASH study findings presented at Kings College London
Ethnic differences in childhood overweight and blood pressure could present risks for diabetes and vascular disease in adulthood.

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GraphRacism.JPG DASH reports educational success despite racism and deprivation
Racism and deprivation is still a common experience for young people from ethnic minorities, yet despite this, high proportions are gaining a degree.

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Heron-logo-2014.jpg DASH participants report racism as a common experience
Earlier this year DASH researchers presented our findings on racism - what does this mean for mental health?

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New article published

17.04.2015 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Findings from the feasibility study at age 21-23 years have been published as part of an invited review of DASH

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DASH study findings presented at Kings College London

25.11.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Ethnic differences in childhood overweight and blood pressure could present risks for diabetes and vascular disease in adulthood.

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DASH reports educational success despite racism and deprivation

24.11.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Racism and deprivation is still a common experience for young people from ethnic minorities, yet despite this, high proportions are gaining a degree.

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DASH participants report racism as a common experience

13.11.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Earlier this year DASH researchers presented our findings on racism - what does this mean for mental health?

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DASH newsletter 2014 out now!

03.11.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

The newsletter, which was circulated to participants, provides information on the progress of the DASH study and a summary of findings so far

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DASH feasibility study fieldwork ends with over 650 seen

03.04.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

DASH feasibility study fieldwork closed on Monday the 31st March 2014. The response of participants has been fantastic - 666 have been seen in total.

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Feasibility study success

05.03.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Over 600 participants have been seen as part of the DASH feasibility study.

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DASH findings presented at important public health conference

17.01.2014 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

DASH researchers attended Public Health Science, a conference dedicated to new research in public health, to present findings from our feasibility study

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DASH findings shared with visitors to the London Science Museum

20.06.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

As part of this year's celebrations for the MRC centenary DASH researchers were joined by participants to share our findings with museum visitors in the Life Game, a festival of MRC research

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Bring your family to the Science Museum to see what we've found out in the DASH study!

30.05.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Come along to an exciting event at London Science Museum on Saturday and Sunday 15-16th June to celebrate 100 years of the Medical Research Council.

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Congratulations to the winner of our second iPad draw

22.04.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

We were very pleased to meet with Can who was the lucky winner of a brand new iPad.

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DASH held our first Participant Advisory Group on 26th February

07.03.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

A big thank you to all the participants who attended and made it a success.

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Introducing Jay Gajjar, chair of our new Participant Advisory Group

18.02.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

We are very pleased that Jay has agreed to act as chair of our Participant Advisory Group. Jay tells us why he decided to accept this role and support DASH.

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DASH Participant Advisory Group to start very soon!

30.01.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

We will hold our first meeting on the 26th February. Get in touch as soon as possible if you'd like to be involved.

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iPad winner announced!

15.01.2013 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

One lucky participant has started 2013 with a brand new iPad! Don't forget there's another chance to win if you take part in our feasibility study

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Happy Christmas and a healthy new year to all our participants and their families

20.12.2012 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

We hope everyone has a restful holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in the new year

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New data sharing protocol now online

19.11.2012 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Our data sharing protocol has been updated to reflect MRC guidelines

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The DASH feasibility study is now in full swing!

16.10.2012 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Take part and get a £25 voucher and the chance to win an iPad! Bring along a DASH friend and you could get another £10 voucher.

Read more: »The DASH feasibility study is now in full swing! «

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Would you like the chance to win an iPad?

16.10.2012 | dash-admin | 2 Comments

Update your details and take part in the DASH pilot study and you could win a brand new Apple iPad!

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DASH Advisory Group

11.10.2012 | advisory group | dash-admin | 0 Comments

Like to meet new people and learn new skills? We are looking for people to join our advisory group.

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We are on FACEBOOK!

11.10.2012 | sphsu-admin | 0 Comments

Visit our page at http://www.facebook.com/dashlondon to update your details and find out the latest news

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DASH Feasibility Study 2012-2013

19.06.2012 | dash-admin | 0 Comments

What's the Feasibility Study about?

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DASH survey 2010

24.09.2010 | sphsu-admin | 1 Comments

DASH needs you!

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Change4Life – Eat Well, Move More, Live Longer

11.09.2008 | sphsu-admin | 0 Comments

Change4Life is a society-wide movement that aims to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat better and move more.

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Deal

DASH-DEAL

16.07.2008 | sphsu-admin | 0 Comments

This is a new study that will enhance policy initiatives for school children from culturally diverse backgrounds to engage in healthy living strategies.

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