Violence Research Group celebrated for outstanding contributions to health and social care research
5 October 2026
Cardiff University’s Violence Research Group has been recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for its outstanding contributions to health and social care research.
NIHR’s 2026 NIHR20 Impact Prizes celebrate researchers who have made an extraordinary impact on health and care outcomes, transforming patient care across the UK and internationally.
Led by Professor Simon Moore, the Violence Research Group was recognised for its pioneering research that evaluated Emergency Department Violence Prevention Teams, significantly reducing hospital re-attendances and GP visits among vulnerable groups.
The team’s research investigated the impact of Violence Prevention Teams - specialist nurses and advocates embedded directly within A&E who identify patients attending due to violence. These teams aim to break cycles of harm and prevent future victimisation and offending.
Following their study, the Cardiff researchers recommend a UK-wide rollout of Violence Prevention Teams in hospitals as a ‘transformative model’ to help tackle inequalities and to significantly improve patient outcomes.
It is an honour to be recognised by the NIHR in the NIHR20 Impact prizes amongst so many other incredible teams of researchers. The awards highlighted the exemplary research that is dedicated to maximising the real-world impact of their work, helping people live healthier lives and transforming care pathways.
This year’s 11 winners - comprising seven research teams or individuals and four early-career researchers – have been recognised by NIHR for life-changing work taking place across the UK’s research sector.
I offer my warmest congratulations to all the excellent winners and commended teams of this year’s NIHR Impact Prizes, who have all made a crucial contribution to changing lives through research.
