Exploring barriers to public engagement by UK researchers: research results A national survey in 2015 into the factors that affect public engagement by researchers across the UK shows there has been a positive shift in researchers’ understanding and attitudes to public engagement over the past ten years. This shift represents […]
NIHR Dissemination Centre: a key source of health research evidence
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) has set-up a new Dissemination Centre to make health research evidence easier to reach for those who need it. It provides clear, relevant and useful information about the latest research for people working in health and social care, as well as patients. Hundreds of the […]
Who are the experts? Reflections on public and patient involvement in research: A blog by Harriet Cooper, PhD Student in the PPI Research Theme
Who are the experts? Reflections on public and patient involvement in research: A blog by Harriet Cooper, PhD Student in the PPI Research Theme Who decides what a programme of rehabilitation should look like, when someone becomes disabled? When a child or young person is diagnosed with an impairment, does […]
Exciting Opportunity! ! International workshop in neuropsychological rehabilitation Brazil, March 2016
International workshop in neuropsychological rehabilitation: Creating a multicultural network of interdisciplinary researchers 8-11 March 2016 Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil. Closing date for applications is 8 January 2016 Thanks to a British Council Newton fund, this is an incredible chance for 12 early career post-docs to enjoy a week in Brazil in […]
NIHR RDS East of England December Bulletin
The NIHR Research Design Service (RDS) East of England have released their latest bulletin for December 2015. The bulletin includes all latest local news and events from the RDS, and nationally from the NIHR, and features: the RDS Grant writing retreat, and pre-submission panels Public involvement in research: values and […]
CLAHRC Research Features in Independent Review of NIHR Research on End of Life Care Services
CLAHRC Research Features in Independent Review of NIHR Research on End of Life Care Services An independent themed review “Better Endings Right care, right place, right time” features a number of CLAHRC research projects as examples of evidence to support those delivering, planning or using end of life services. CLAHRC East of England Theme […]
APPLICATIONS INVITED: Preparatory Fellowships at the Interface between Mental and Physical Health – Closing date for applications: Sunday 6 December 2015
APPLICATIONS INVITED: Preparatory Fellowships at the Interface between Mental and Physical Health Closing date for applications: Sunday 6 December 2015 Interviews will be held week commencing 4 or 11 January 2016– dates to be confirmed BRC/BRU Preparatory Fellowships at the Interface between Mental and Physical Health Applications are invited to […]
The first three weeks of my CLAHRC PhD: A blog by Jason Corner, PhD student on the NIHR research capacity in dementia care pilot programme (RCDCP)
The first three weeks of my CLAHRC PhD: A blog by Jason Corner Starting anything new puts me in state of flux ‘Am I doing enough or too little, do people like me?!’. I did not open a text book until I was 25, and was not the person you would […]
Post-Doc Opportunity: National Institute for Health and Medical Research, Bordeaux (France)
Post Doc Opportunity: National Institute for Health and Medical Research, Bordeaux (France) “Lifelong exposures, health and aging (LEHA)” team are seeking an English speaking candidate with expertise in epidemiology, statistics, longitudinal analyses, sensory impairment and/or cognitive/mental health. This is a full time position, starting in January 2016 for 3 years. The position […]
Health Foundation films – The Power of People
Health Foundation films – The Power of People The Health Foundation have launched a series of five films that show the power of people in improving healthcare. Each of the short films can be viewed by clicking on the titles below: Pills: Reviewing medication in care homes – telling the story of how the […]