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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 23d

🧠 Mental health literacy found to be a key factor in how CBT for depression works.

New research by @charlotte-archer.bsky.social & colleagues published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

📰Read the news: tinyurl.com/y5kmv6jj

#MentalHealth #CBT #Depression #HealthLiteracy

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2025: Mental health literacy found to be a key factor in how CBT for depression works | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol

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BJGP @bjgp.bsky.social · Aug 28

#PrimaryCare researchers should consider/document usual care comparators before trials start, as these complex interventions impact transparency, replicability, design, and interpretation doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @shobadawson.bsky.social @katrinaturner.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social

Selection and reporting of usual care comparators when designing primary care trials of complex health interventions: a systematic review | British Journal of General Practice

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West @arc-west.bsky.social · Jul 22

The ARC West team has been devastated by the sudden death of Jon Banks last month. Jon was part of the ARC from its earliest days.

Here we pay tribute to Jon, a much loved colleague and friend.

“Everything he did, he did with kindness, generosity and warmth."

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Remembering Jon Banks - ARC West

The ARC West team has been devastated by the sudden death of our much-loved colleague Jon Banks. Jon died on the evening of Wednesday 11 June while he was doing what he loved best – riding his bike. H...

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Jul 24

Brilliant work by fantastic @capcbristol.bsky.social colleagues

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢Our latest research newsletter is out now (July 2025) - packed with our latest research findings, blogs, editorials and opinion pieces, events, featured multimedia content & more.

👀Take a look! ⬇️

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@nihrspcr.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

#GPSky

Front of CAPC Research News - July 2025. Lead story image - handheld devices for rapidly detecting dangerous synthetic drugs. Caption: Device that saves lives by detecting dangerous sythnetic drugs wins chemistry award.

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢Our latest research newsletter is out now (July 2025) - packed with our latest research findings, blogs, editorials and opinion pieces, events, featured multimedia content & more.

👀Take a look! ⬇️

mailchi.mp/76010b717ae2...

@nihrspcr.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

#GPSky

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Jul 24

In a recent CAPC webinar, guest speaker @abradfordphd.bsky.social shared her insights into the pros & cons of direct patient access to test results, and what data from the US can teach the UK - especially about what patients want & what they do.

🎞️Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/yt6nph7r

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Charlotte Archer @charlotte-archer.bsky.social · Jun 10

We interviewed 41 patients & practitioners about remote consulting for mental health 📱 💻 📞 We found: In-person appointments are important for initial help seeking ⭐️ Remote modes may not be more cost/time-efficient ⏰ We need to evaluate existing training 🌱 Full paper: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6...

Primary care practitioners’ and patients’ views on the benefits and challenges of remote consulting for anxiety and depression in UK general practice: a qualitative interview study

Objective To explore primary care patients’ and practitioners’ views and experiences of remote consulting for common mental disorders (CMDs), to optimise their management in primary care. Design Qual...

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · May 15

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Participatory modelling focusing on stakeholder engagement, 15 July 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/onlin...

#MentalHealth #Research

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@georginaspcr.bsky.social

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Participatory modelling focusing on stakeholder engagement, 15 July 2025, 12 - 1pm: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/online-seminar-modelling-stakeholder-engagement

#MentalHealth #Research

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · May 15

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | How can we improve the mental health of older adults? 11 June 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/onlin...

#MentalHealth #Research

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Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | How can we improve the mental health of older adults? 11 June 2025, 12 - 1pm: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/online-seminar-improve-mental-health-older-adults

#MentalHealth #Research

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · May 15

Join me today at 11 for some top tips on how to work in more focused, sustainable and effective ways. @capcbristol.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · May 15

TODAY 15 May, 11:00–12:00 (online) | SPCR Masterclass: Holding Boundaries & Building Networks. Explore strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and fostering meaningful academic connections.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4jrU1Rj

#AcademicDevelopment #ResearchCareers
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · May 15

TODAY 15 May, 11:00–12:00 (online) | SPCR Masterclass: Holding Boundaries & Building Networks. Explore strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and fostering meaningful academic connections.
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4jrU1Rj

#AcademicDevelopment #ResearchCareers
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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · May 8

Really looking forward to delivering this @nihrspcr.bsky.social masterclass and sharing some personal and professional insights into how academics can work in more sustainable and successful ways.

NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · May 8

SPCR Masterclass: Holding Boundaries & Building Networks. Explore strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and fostering meaningful academic connections.
📅 15 May | 11:00–12:00 (online)
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4jrU1Rj

#AcademicDevelopment #ResearchCareers
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · May 8

SPCR Masterclass: Holding Boundaries & Building Networks. Explore strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and fostering meaningful academic connections.
📅 15 May | 11:00–12:00 (online)
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4jrU1Rj

#AcademicDevelopment #ResearchCareers
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Dr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓 @richard-ma.bsky.social · May 1

Are you a healthcare professional in the UK caring for people living with HIV aged over 50?

What are the important issues for you & your patients?

We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area.

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · May 1

GP interested in commercial trials? Come join us at @capcbristol.bsky.social. Details below 👇

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · May 1

We are delighted to offer one of up to 11 @nihrspcr.bsky.social General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships here in #Bristol.

The fellowships for GPs are designed to foster collaboration between general practitioners & key research partners.

Details: bit.ly/3EQCeE7

Close: 16 May 2025

#GPSky

NIHR SPCR General Practice Commercial Research Fellows opportunity

The National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Primary Care Research (NIHR SPCR) is offering up to 11 General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at vari...

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · May 1

We are delighted to offer one of up to 11 @nihrspcr.bsky.social General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships here in #Bristol.

The fellowships for GPs are designed to foster collaboration between general practitioners & key research partners.

Details: bit.ly/3EQCeE7

Close: 16 May 2025

#GPSky

NIHR SPCR General Practice Commercial Research Fellows opportunity

The National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Primary Care Research (NIHR SPCR) is offering up to 11 General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at vari...

www.bristol.ac.uk

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 30

Very excited that we are now advertising one of the @nihrspcr.bsky.social Commerical GP Fellowships. More details here: www.bristol.ac.uk/primaryhealt....

NIHR SPCR General Practice Commercial Research Fellows Opportunity

The National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Primary Care Research (NIHR SPCR) is offering up to 11 General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at vari...

www.bristol.ac.uk

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 28

Peonies, first of the year.

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 26

Exciting news for #primarycare researchers. @capcbristol.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

Paul Domenach @pauldomenach.bsky.social · Apr 25

Big news for primary care: The Lancet Primary Care is launching!
As a GP and researcher, I’m excited to see our field get this kind of spotlight 💪
🎯 A new opportunity to promote excellent research in primary care.

#primarycare #clinicalresearch #generalpractice #physiotherapy

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The Lancet Primary Care @lancetprimarycare.bsky.social · Apr 25

📅 Save the date 📅
Join us on Thursday May 29th for a webinar on publishing excellence with The Lancet Primary Care, a new open access journal within the Lancet group.
Register to attend now ➡️ hubs.li/Q03hCBl80

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Paul Domenach @pauldomenach.bsky.social · Apr 25

Big news for primary care: The Lancet Primary Care is launching!
As a GP and researcher, I’m excited to see our field get this kind of spotlight 💪
🎯 A new opportunity to promote excellent research in primary care.

#primarycare #clinicalresearch #generalpractice #physiotherapy

Link for webinar ⬇️

The Lancet Primary Care @lancetprimarycare.bsky.social · Apr 25

📅 Save the date 📅
Join us on Thursday May 29th for a webinar on publishing excellence with The Lancet Primary Care, a new open access journal within the Lancet group.
Register to attend now ➡️ hubs.li/Q03hCBl80

Image providing details of the webinar, as follows: "Join our webinar: Publishing excellence with The Lancet Primary Care. Thurs, may 29, 2025. 14.00 BST/ 09:00 EDT"

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 24

Unbelievably awful.

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 24

The UK’s first Grief research Centre launched today, building on the incredible work and brilliance of the co-directors @lucyselman.bsky.social and @leseldawson.bsky.social and funded by @bnssgresearch.bsky.social. Such important, exciting work ahead.

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Apr 24

New #grief research centre - the first of its kind in the UK - launched today.

The Centre, led by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social founders @lucyselman.bsky.social & @leseldawson.bsky.social, hopes to change public attitudes towards grief & improve community support for the bereaved.

bit.ly/42YCRVi

New UK Centre hopes to change public attitudes towards grief

Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are ...

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Apr 24

New #grief research centre - the first of its kind in the UK - launched today.

The Centre, led by @goodgrieffest.bsky.social founders @lucyselman.bsky.social & @leseldawson.bsky.social, hopes to change public attitudes towards grief & improve community support for the bereaved.

bit.ly/42YCRVi

New UK Centre hopes to change public attitudes towards grief

Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are ...

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Gabriel Bosslet @gbosslet.bsky.social · Apr 23

Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history

It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women

Unreal

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NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women

The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 17

There’s fresh snow waiting for you. Enjoy.

Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 16

Perfect end to a great day climbing it.

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Apr 16

Evening light #BenNevis #Scotland

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · Mar 26

New guide to conducting personalised annual reviews for people with multiple long-term conditions published.

The approach, developed by CAPC & @arc-west.bsky.social researchers, involves conducting a ‘whole-person’ review instead of individual disease-specific reviews.

bit.ly/3FDiKTo

#PrimaryCare

New guidance to help clinicians improve care for people with multiple long-term conditions

New guidance for primary care clinicians on how to conduct personalised annual reviews for patients with multiple long-term conditions has been developed by researchers from the Centre for Academic Pr...

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · Mar 24

Can green space help protect us from self-harm and suicide? buff.ly/j3QgbR6

Trish Darcy reviews new research that suggests green space exposure may help protect against suicide-related outcomes—especially for women.

#GreenSpace #UrbanMentalHealth #Suicide #SelfHarm #SuicidePrevention

🧵 THREAD

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Katrina Turner @katrinaturner.bsky.social · Mar 22

Sitting in the floor wrapping presents. Sense I am being watched.

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