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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol
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We are a leading centre for primary care research and teaching based at the University of Bristol, UK. We are one of nine centres that form the @nihrspcr.bsky.social. Visit: www.bristol.ac.uk/capc
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A great morning at Weston Artspace last week with our co-researchers, creative workshop participants and Fiona from Super Culture discussing new ideas for this autumn’s Good Grief Weston
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February 16, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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At the Workforce Research Theme we are currently recruiting participants for our study looking at implementation of Nursing Associates into primary care across the South West.

If you are an NA working in general practice, or another member of staff working with NAs please get in touch!
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
⭐New blog:⭐ Research as a core pillar of #pharmacy - my experience on an NIHR internship

Teresa Chan - a hospital #pharmacist - recently completed a NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Internship in Bristol.

Read about the extensive development opportunities this offered.

👉 tinyurl.com/mtv2kfv8
February 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Our CAESAR team member Dr Raquel Granell was interviewed about her study of toxic mould. Read more in the article here:
www.dailymail.co.uk/.../The-loca....
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February 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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📰News!📰Bristol & UK scientists play major role in groundbreaking liver study. The largest liver study in the history of the #NHS is due for roll out next year, with the aim of preventing thousands of people at risk of liver disease from needing hospital care.
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UK scientists play major role in groundbreaking liver study
The largest liver study in the history of the NHS is due for roll out next year, with the aim of preventing thousands of people at risk of liver disease […]
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February 10, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Master’s Scholarships at The NIHR School for Primary Care Research www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQH251/t...

#MentalHealth #Research #Masters #Funding
February 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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One week left to register for SW SAPC 2026! ⏳

Join us for a packed and exciting programme of primary care research and discussion. 🧠💬

Find details and register via the SW SAPC 2026 website 🌐

tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26

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February 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM
🚨In case you missed it:🚨 The recording is now available of our recent webinar on:

'Improving #MentalHealth in primary care: novel psychological and pharmacological interventions'.

📽️ You can watch back on our YouTube channel:

👉 youtu.be/lLu1rNfZyHs?si=O3GEUjuVxKaKvT7Q

#GPSky #PrimaryCare
Improving mental health in primary care: novel psychological & pharmacological interventions webinar
YouTube video by CAPC Bristol
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February 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
In this new episode of the @nihrspcr.bsky.social Public Involvement in Practice series, Jo Burgin, GP & Clinical Research Fellow, talks about public involvement in a project exploring inequalities in the awareness, diagnosis & treatment of genitourinary symptoms of menopause.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Read the NIHR SPCR article about the top 10 research priorities for food allergy in children by clicking on this link:
www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-res...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Great new @nihrspcr.bsky.social blog by CAPC colleague Jo Burgin. 🔽

Patient & public involvement in #Menopause research is vital to reduce #HealthInequalities.

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New PPIE in Practice blog explores inequalities in awareness, diagnosis & treatment of genitourinary symptoms of the menopause, and why meaningful public involvement in research is key to improving care and reducing inequalities: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/-i...

#Menopause #HealthEquity #PPIE
February 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Which approaches work to improve uptake of physical health checks by people living with severe mental illness?

A new evidence review has found that case‑management shows promise but overall evidence is limited.

More high‑quality trials are needed.

tinyurl.com/9kr3anue

#MentalHealth #PrimaryCare
2026: New research highlights gaps and opportunities in physical health checks | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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January 29, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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👀 Looking for a postdoctoral #fellowship? 👇
Applications are now open for @nihrspcr.bsky.social funded primary care research post-doctoral fellowships to start in October 2026.

The 24-month fellowships can be taken up at any of the 9 NIHR School for Primary Care Research institutions, including here at Bristol.

Details: tinyurl.com/3nc9abzs
January 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Read about Prof Matthew Ridd's experience of travelling to Atlanta, Georgia, USA in his blog "I like to be in America? The value of primary medical care conferences"
caesar.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/01/28/n...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Applications are now open for @nihrspcr.bsky.social funded primary care research post-doctoral fellowships to start in October 2026.

The 24-month fellowships can be taken up at any of the 9 NIHR School for Primary Care Research institutions, including here at Bristol.

Details: tinyurl.com/3nc9abzs
2026: Applications open for NIHR post-doctoral fellowships | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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January 28, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Please register for our PEOLC research network meeting coming up on 3 March. We have a great lineup of speakers
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January 27, 2026 at 2:43 PM
🎉Congratulations William Hollingworth, Matthew Booker, Sarah Voss (UWE) & colleagues on their #BJGPTop10 paper on #paramedics in general practice. 🎉 ⬇️

@bjgp.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @reachbristol.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social

#GPSky
January 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Prof @chris-salisbury.bsky.social in conversation with Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE @oxprimarycare.bsky.social about his life and career in this latest @medicsvoices.bsky.social podcast. ⬇️

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January 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Are you a healthcare professional working in #HIV clinic /general practice in #Bristol, #Brighton, or #Sheffield?
Do you want to improve healthcare for older people living with HIV?
Can spare 1-1.5hrs for online focus group?

More info: forms.office.com/e/hY7bLrPgkQ

£Participants are reimbursed£
January 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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📢 AI Workshops alert!

We’re bringing together researchers from the LPS community to co-design a new AI training platform. Join one of our workshops:

✅ Beginners – 26 January 2:00 – 3:15pm
✅ Experts – 23 February 2:00 – 3:15pm

👉 Complete the quick form to find your fit: shorturl.at/cE4uX
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM