September is World Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month and to celebrate, the NIHR is shining a light on the fantastic research that is happening right now. From studies looking to develop new and better treatments, to research trying to find ways to help people live well with dementia, […]
What is research impact? A blog by Maris Vainre, CLAHRC EoE Impact Officer What is research impact? The answer depends on whom you ask – many organisations have their own definition of impact. As an example, see Research Councils UK’s (1) or Higher Education Funding Council for England’s (2) take […]
Why I am so delighted to be seconded to the CLAHRC East of England – A blog by Jane Schultz As both my children have reached the ripe old age of 3 and 5, I finally have enough head-space to think about my future career aspirations again. In my role […]
Our Mobile Health Digital Health Community – Expert Reviewer Opportunity CLAHRC North West London (NWL) have joined up with Our Mobile Health to develop a Digital Health Community with the aim of improving assessments of digital health apps which have been designed to improve health outcomes. Our Mobile Health runs […]
Worldwide Prison Health Research & Engagement Network (WEPHREN) The Worldwide Prison Health Research & Engagement Network (WEPHREN), an open access collaborative forum for everyone interested in prison health, aiming to build capacity through research and professional development. WHO Europe with the UK Collaborating Centre for Health in Prisons Programme (hosted […]
Survey open: academic engagement with Parliament – diversity barriers The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) and the Universities Programme have launched a survey to investigate how parliament can engage with a more diverse cross-section of academics. Click here to complete the survey. The survey closes 18 August, 2017. […]
Opportunities with The Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care – Two 5-year post-doc fellowships The Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care (CRIPACC) at the University of Hertfordshire is advertising two 5-year post-doc fellowships; the closing date for both posts is 21 August. Post 1: Food, Obesity […]
Exciting vacancy for a new Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Programme Manager EAHSN has an exciting vavancy for Atrial Fibrillation Programme Manager. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the programme of work, promoting and supporting organisations to adopt a Quality Improvement (QI) approach to their improvement projects, to reduce AF-related […]
Dementia Diagnosis in Primary and Secondary Care: Policy and Practice Event Tuesday 12 December 2017 9.30am-5pm London Key experts will present the findings from four recent research studies into dementia diagnosis and will facilitate a workshop and panel discussion. This event will provide a forum for Healthcare Commissioners, Policy Makers, […]
Dementia friendly communities blog post 01/08/2017 Community engagement approaches for dementia – what motivates us? A blog by Dr Marina Buswell We recently completed an evidence review of community engagement approaches to dementia for the Alzheimer’s Society. What struck me from the different responses to this work was how people liked […]