Public Engagement in Research Award Blog by Dr Anna Spathis, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Associate Specialty Director in Palliative Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine and Dr Stephen Barclay, University Senior Lecturer in Palliative Care, University of Cambridge, Principal Investigator, Collaboration for Applied Health Research and Care East of England […]
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Child and Young People Mental Health, News
When are children and parents who have experienced domestic abuse ready to engage with child-centred support programmes?
When are children and parents who have experienced domestic abuse ready to engage with child-centred support programmes? Growing up in a household with domestic violence and abuse can affect children for the rest of their lives. Support programmes specifically aimed at children who have been exposed to abuse exist, but […]
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News, Patient and public involvement, PPI Research theme
PPI highlights report for 2017-18
PPI highlights report for 2017-18 The NIHR Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) has recently published its PPI highlights report for 2017-18. This year, they have opted to report against the new national standards for public involvement. The report covers different aspects of their work in line with the 6 standards: inclusive […]
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News
Digital Health Expertise Survey
Digital Health Expertise Survey The NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI) is attempting to map expertise in the development and evaluation of digital health interventions and have developed a survey to explore this. If you are involved in research into digital health interventions in any way, please take the […]
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Job vacancies, News
Assistant Director and Associate Professor of UCL Centre for Behaviour Change
Assistant Director and Associate Professor of UCL Centre for Behaviour Change Closing date 28th July 2018 An opening exists for the Assistant Director of University College London’s Centre for Behaviour Change (CBC) (www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change) at Associate Professor grade. The post-holder should have advanced expertise in behaviour change, a strong track record […]
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CLAHRC Fellowship Evaluation
CLAHRC Fellowship Evaluation Research capacity development is a major component of CLAHRC East of England’s work. As part of this activity, CLAHRC invests in education and research skills training and has developed a Fellowship programme which is aimed at clinicians, health and social care practitioners, and managers. The aim of the […]
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Dementia, frailty and end of life theme, News
Dementias: New NICE guidelines recommend telling people about dementia research opportunities
Dementias: New NICE guidelines recommend telling people about dementia research opportunities All people with dementia should be provided with information on research studies they could participate in, according to new guidelines on best practice released by NICE. Professor John O’Brien, NIHR Specialty Lead for Dementia, was a member of the […]
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Job vacancies, News
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Health Psychology
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Health Psychology UCL Department / Division – Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology Specific unit / Sub department – Centre for Behaviour Change Location of position – London Grades – 7-8 Hours – Full Time Salary (inclusive of London allowance) – Grade 7: £34,056-£41,163 per annum […]
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NIHR launch resources to support staff in spreading the word about research
New resources available to support NIHR staff in spreading the word about research The NIHR is pleased to announce the launch of a new package of resources to support NIHR staff in raising awareness of research amongst non-research clinical and care staff. It also provides resources for staff to support […]
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Dementia, frailty and end of life theme, Enduring disability and disadvantage theme, News
Dementia and people with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments
Dementia and people with learning disabilities: making reasonable adjustments This new report from Public Health England is on improving care for people with dementia and learning disabilities. It is the 17th in a series of reports looking at reasonable adjustments in a specific service area. The aim of these reports is […]