Minutes from the Round 34 Stage 1 Committee Meeting
Date and Location
Wednesday 09 November 2022, held virtually
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Professor Karen Bloor (Chair), University of York, Health Sciences
Professor Catherine Law, University College London, Institute of Child Health
Professor Andrew Hill, University of Leeds, Psychological & Social Medicine
Professor Ruth Mcdonald, The University of Manchester, Business School
Dr Nils Gutacker, University of York, Centre for Health Economics
Professor Mike Robling, Cardiff University, Centre for Trials Research
Dr Mark Wilberforce, University of York, Social Policy Research Unit
Professor Tim Doran, University of York, Health Sciences
Professor Ian Hall, The University of Manchester, School of Mathematics
Professor Julien Forder, University of Kent, SSPSSR
Dr Simon Walker, University of York, Centre for Health Economics
Dr Peter Sivey, University of York, Centre for Health Economics
Dr Gemma Frances Spiers, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Population & Health Sciences Institute
Dr Fiona Aspinal, University College London, Applied Health Research
Professor Cecile Knai, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Professor Karen Spilsbury, University of Leeds, School of Healthcare
Professor Allan Wailoo, University of Sheffield, School of Health and Related Research
Professor Heather Brown, University of Lancaster, Division of Health Research
Ms Amander Wellings, PPIE Representative
Mrs Gillian Bridgland, PPIE Representative
Mr Paul Andersen, PPIE Representative
Dr Adrian Barker, PPIE Representative
Mrs Liz Sinker, PPIE Representative
Mrs Justina Olotu, PPIE Representative
Subject Experts for Call 1:
Professor Eric Robinson, University of Liverpool, Institute of Population Health
Dr Jean Adams (written comments), University of Cambridge, Centre for Diet & Activity Research, MRC Epidemiology Unit
Professor Amanda Daley, Loughborough University, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Dr Rebecca Park, University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry
Dr Paul Jenkins (written comments), University of Reading, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences
Professor Niamh McNamara, Nottingham Trent University, School of Social Sciences
Subject Experts for Call 2:
Dr Andrew James Williams, University of St Andrews, Population and Behavioural Science
Professor Ahmad Alkhatib, Teesside University, Life and Health Sciences
Dr David Blane, University of Glasgow, Institute of Health & Wellbeing
Subject Experts for Call 4:
Professor Susanne MacGregor, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Department of Public Health, Environment and Society
Professor Charlie Lloyd (written comments), University of York, Department of Social Policy and Social Work
Professor Harry Sumnall, Liverpool John Moores University, Public Health Institute
Dr David Patton (written comments), University of Derby, Department of Social Sciences
Subject Experts for Call 6:
Dr Shalini Ahuja, King's College London, Health Services and Population Research
Dr Liming Li, King's College London, ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health
Subject Experts for Call 8:
Dr Florin Vadean, University of Kent, PSSRU
Dr Jose-Luis Fernandez, London School of Economics & Political Science, CPEC
Professor Adam L Gordon, University of Nottingham, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
Professor Caroline Lloyd, Cardiff University, School of Social Sciences
Subject Experts for Call 9:
Ms Emma Adams, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Population Health Sciences Institute
Dr Abhijit Nadkarni, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Department of Population Health
Professor Simon Coulton, University of Kent, Centre for Health Services Studies
Department of Health and Social Care Liaison Officers
Mrs Dominique Radcliffe, Department of Health and Social Care
Dr Anni Bailey, Department of Health and Social Care
Ms Rachel Conner, Department of Health and Social Care
Mr Michael Conn, Department of Health and Social Care
Ms Alison Tingle, Department of Health and Social Care
Miss Erin Shearman, Department of Health and Social Care
Mr Simon Malyon, Department of Health and Social Care
Ms Leanne Dew, Department of Health and Social Care
Mr John Wilkinson, Department of Health and Social Care
Mr Simon Robinson, Department of Health and Social Care
Policy Representatives
Heather Ramage, Department of Health and Social Care
Rebecca Heard, Department of Health and Social Care
Alison Feeley, Department of Health and Social Care
Alice Lyon, Department of Health and Social Care
Cristina Sanchez, Department of Health and Social Care
Peter Sellen, Department of Health and Social Care
Matthew Lyth, Department of Health and Social Care
Matthew Siddons, Department of Health and Social Care
Matthew Mitchell, Department of Health and Social Care
Emma Hill, Department of Health and Social Care
Kathryn Freeman, Department of Health and Social Care
William Thursfield, Department of Health and Social Care
Rochelle Beale, Department of Health and Social Care
Louisa Mason, Department of Health and Social Care
Mrs Zoe Clarke, Department of Health and Social Care
Saloni Bhuptani, Department of Health and Social Care
NIHR
Jojo Leppink, Operations Manager, Operations
Ludy Hills, Senior Research Officer, Operations
Daniela Stremtan, Research Officer, Operations
Jim Wright, Research Officer, Operations
Emily Griffiths, Research Officer, Operations
Tyler Maher, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Emily Allen, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Maria Chisholm, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Nick Chandler, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Sarah Lane, Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Jaskaren Brainch, Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Ivana Balkan, Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Jessica Goddard, , Senior Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Mike Nelson, Programme Manager, Policy Research Programme
Sophie Tattersall, Administrator, Operations
Mario Moroso, Assistant Director, Policy Research Programme
Observers
Sarah Brien, NIHR Research Design Service
Georgina Fletcher, NIHR School for Primary Care Research
Call 2: Understanding the implementation of Healthy Weight Coaches role in the weight management system
NIHR205227: Understanding the role of Healthy Weight Coaches in the weight management system
Conflicts: Professor Andrew Hill, Dr Gemma Frances Spiers & Professor Karen Spilsbury left the room.
Outcome: Invited to stage 2
Conflicts remained out of the room.
NIHR205234: What is the Black African narrative of Healthy weight coaches role in the weight management system?
Conflicts: Professor Andrew Hill, Dr Gemma Frances Spiers & Professor Karen Spilsbury left the room.
Outcome: Reject
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
Call 4: Evaluation of the 10-year drug strategy investment in the treatment and recovery system in England
NIHR205228: Evaluation of the 10-year drug strategy investment in the treatment and recovery system in England
Conflicts: Professor Ruth Mcdonald, Professor Ellen Nolte, Dr Ian Hall & Professor Julien Forder left the room
Outcome: Invited to stage 2
Professor Ellen Nolte & Professor Julien Forder returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete. Professor Ruth Mcdonald & Dr Ian Hall remained out of the room.
Call 6: Evaluation of reforms to the Mental Health Act
NIHR205229: Evaluation of reforms to the Mental Health Act
Conflicts: Professor Ruth Mcdonald, Dr Ian Hall & Professor Karen Spilsbury left the room
Outcome: Reject
Conflicts remained out of the room.
NIHR205233: Culturally appropriate advocacy, improving access, experience and outcomes for racialised minority people in mental health services.
Conflicts: Professor Ruth Mcdonald, Dr Ian Hall & Professor Karen Spilsbury left the room
Outcome: Invited to Stage 2
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
Call 1: Impact of Out of Home Calorie Labelling on people with lived experience of eating disorders
NIHR205222: Balancing the positive and negative impacts of calorie labelling on menus: Developing an evidence base for future policy recommendations
Conflicts: Professor Allan Wailoo, Dr Paul Jenkins & Professor Niamh McNamara left the room
Outcome: Reject
Professor Allan Wailoo & Dr Paul Jenkins returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete. Professor Niamh McNamara remained out of the room
NIHR205225: Calorie menu labeling: Evaluating the impact on those with lived experience of eating disorders
Conflicts: Professor Niamh McNamara left the room
Outcome: Reject
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
NIHR205226: The Impact Of Calorie Labelling Regulations In England On People With Lived Experience Of Eating Disorders: Exploring the views of adults, adolescents and clinicians.
Conflicts: Professor Andrew Hill & Dr Rebecca Park left the room
Outcome: Invited to Stage 2
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
NIHR205230: Research to assess the impact of out of home calorie labelling on people with eating disorders
Conflicts: Professor Niamh McNamara left the room
Outcome: Reject
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
NIHR205232: A mixed-method study of the impact of Out of Home Calorie Labelling on people with eating disorders.
Conflicts: Professor Catherine Law, Professor Andrew Hill, Dr Fiona Aspinal & Dr Rebecca Park left the room
Outcome: Invited to stage 2
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
Call 8: Investigating Variation in Pay in Adult Social Care (Fast Track)
NIHR205224: Investigating variation in pay in adult social care
Conflicts: Professor Ruth Mcdonald, Dr Ian Hall & Professor Heather Brown left the room
Outcome: Recommended for Funding
Conflicts remained out of the room.
NIHR205231: Variation in pay in adult social care and relationship with workforce and outcomes
Conflicts: Professor Ruth Mcdonald, Dr Ian Hall & Professor Heather Brown left the room
Outcome: Reject
Conflicts returned to the room once the Committee’s discussion of the application was complete.
Call 9: The feasibility of routine screening for gambling-related harm within mental health and drug and alcohol services
NIHR205223: Routine screening for gambling disorder and gambling-related harm within mental health and drug and alcohol services: A feasibility and pilot study
Conflicts: None
Outcome: Invited to Stage 2