UWE Health Research
@chcr-uwe.bsky.social
Centre for Health & Clinical Research, UWE Bristol.
Outstanding health research with impact.
See website for our research themes: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/chcr
Who's posting here at the moment? See pinned post below!
Outstanding health research with impact.
See website for our research themes: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/chcr
Who's posting here at the moment? See pinned post below!
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Hi everyone! I'm Neen, a Research Associate working on the Workforce Research Theme (WReT) at UWE.
✨We co-create research that is inclusive, collaborative and addresses workforce challenges across health and social care.
I will be posting all about the work we do here over the next 2 weeks.
✨We co-create research that is inclusive, collaborative and addresses workforce challenges across health and social care.
I will be posting all about the work we do here over the next 2 weeks.
February 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
One of our ongoing WReT Projects:
👉 INSERT - A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation to Understand the Implementation of Nursing Associates (NAs) in Adult Secondary Care
Find out more about this project here:
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👉 INSERT - A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation to Understand the Implementation of Nursing Associates (NAs) in Adult Secondary Care
Find out more about this project here:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
⭐ Introducing our current Portfolio Projects ⭐
👉 INSERT - A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation to Understand the Implementation of Nursing Associates (NAs) in Adult Secondary Care
The study aim is… |...
⭐ Introducing our current Portfolio Projects ⭐
👉 INSERT - A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation to Understand the Implementation of Nursing Associates (NAs) in Adult Secondary Care
The study aim is to...
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February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
One of our ongoing WReT Projects:
👉 INSERT - A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation to Understand the Implementation of Nursing Associates (NAs) in Adult Secondary Care
Find out more about this project here:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
👉 INSERT - A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation to Understand the Implementation of Nursing Associates (NAs) in Adult Secondary Care
Find out more about this project here:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Join @c-flurey.bsky.social to hear about mental health of men in prisons. 👇
Next @bnssgresearch.bsky.social Research Seminar:
🧠Mental Health
🗓️Thursday 26th February 2026, 12-1pm, online.
Speakers from @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social & Montpelier Health Centre.
🔗Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/694ad7...
🧠Mental Health
🗓️Thursday 26th February 2026, 12-1pm, online.
Speakers from @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social & Montpelier Health Centre.
🔗Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/694ad7...
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February 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Join @c-flurey.bsky.social to hear about mental health of men in prisons. 👇
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!
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
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!
If you are an NA working in general practice, or another member of staff working with NAs please get in touch!
Welcome to the winter edition of the CHCR newsletter! Click below to discover what we have been up to over the past six months 👇
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February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Welcome to the winter edition of the CHCR newsletter! Click below to discover what we have been up to over the past six months 👇
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Hi everyone! I'm Neen, a Research Associate working on the Workforce Research Theme (WReT) at UWE.
✨We co-create research that is inclusive, collaborative and addresses workforce challenges across health and social care.
I will be posting all about the work we do here over the next 2 weeks.
✨We co-create research that is inclusive, collaborative and addresses workforce challenges across health and social care.
I will be posting all about the work we do here over the next 2 weeks.
February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Hi everyone! I'm Neen, a Research Associate working on the Workforce Research Theme (WReT) at UWE.
✨We co-create research that is inclusive, collaborative and addresses workforce challenges across health and social care.
I will be posting all about the work we do here over the next 2 weeks.
✨We co-create research that is inclusive, collaborative and addresses workforce challenges across health and social care.
I will be posting all about the work we do here over the next 2 weeks.
Very excited to share that the programme started by ACTiON theme Lead, Professor Cheston, that aims to provide emotional and practical support for people with dementia is now being adopted around the world. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/livdem. Hearty Congratulations to Prof Cheston and Team.
Dementia support groups developed by professor adopted across globe | UWE Bristol
A programme started by a UWE Bristol academic to provide emotional and practical support for people with dementia is now being adopted around the world.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Very excited to share that the programme started by ACTiON theme Lead, Professor Cheston, that aims to provide emotional and practical support for people with dementia is now being adopted around the world. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/livdem. Hearty Congratulations to Prof Cheston and Team.
Hello, I am Dr Praveen Kumar, (Associate Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation), part of the Assessment, Care, Treatment In Neurology (ACTIoN) theme in CHCR, which aims to improve the lives of people living with long-term neurological clinical conditions. Please share any news or achievements. Thanks.
January 19, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Hello, I am Dr Praveen Kumar, (Associate Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation), part of the Assessment, Care, Treatment In Neurology (ACTIoN) theme in CHCR, which aims to improve the lives of people living with long-term neurological clinical conditions. Please share any news or achievements. Thanks.
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Coming up: 📢Three FREE community drop-in events connecting communities & researchers for better health:
📆20 Jan - Bristol
📆29 Jan - Weston-super-Mare
📆31 Jan - Kingswood
Each event offers:
☑️free basic health checks
☑️friendly conversations
☑️feedback from Health Ambassadors
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📆20 Jan - Bristol
📆29 Jan - Weston-super-Mare
📆31 Jan - Kingswood
Each event offers:
☑️free basic health checks
☑️friendly conversations
☑️feedback from Health Ambassadors
🔗 tinyurl.com/3ccxmptm
2026: Connecting communities and researchers to build lasting relationships for better | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol
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January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Our next webinar is next week on Tuesday 20th January at 1.15pm: Meet the Organising Committee and find out about their research journeys.
Joining link here:
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South West Pharmacy Research Network
We promote pharmacy research collaboration between pharmacy teams, healthcare organisations and universities in south west of England.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Our next webinar is next week on Tuesday 20th January at 1.15pm: Meet the Organising Committee and find out about their research journeys.
Joining link here:
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FREE community health drop-in events coming up in Bristol, Weston and Kingswood:
📋Free blood pressure and liver scan checks
🧬The chance to chat with researchers about the health topics that matter to you
☕Drinks and snacks
First come first served, but no booking required
@capcbristol.bsky.social
📋Free blood pressure and liver scan checks
🧬The chance to chat with researchers about the health topics that matter to you
☕Drinks and snacks
First come first served, but no booking required
@capcbristol.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 11:09 AM
FREE community health drop-in events coming up in Bristol, Weston and Kingswood:
📋Free blood pressure and liver scan checks
🧬The chance to chat with researchers about the health topics that matter to you
☕Drinks and snacks
First come first served, but no booking required
@capcbristol.bsky.social
📋Free blood pressure and liver scan checks
🧬The chance to chat with researchers about the health topics that matter to you
☕Drinks and snacks
First come first served, but no booking required
@capcbristol.bsky.social
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The completed videos are now available to view via the CRPS Network website: www.crps.org.uk
A huge thank you to Dr Ali Llewellyn @chcr-uwe.bsky.social and the video production team at UWE for collaborating with @crpsnetwork.bsky.social on this fantastic project. 🙏👏
A huge thank you to Dr Ali Llewellyn @chcr-uwe.bsky.social and the video production team at UWE for collaborating with @crpsnetwork.bsky.social on this fantastic project. 🙏👏
CRPS Network | CRPS Network UK
The CRPS Network is a group of health care professionals and researchers, with an aim to raise awareness and understanding of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome within the UK. We developed and maintain th...
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January 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The completed videos are now available to view via the CRPS Network website: www.crps.org.uk
A huge thank you to Dr Ali Llewellyn @chcr-uwe.bsky.social and the video production team at UWE for collaborating with @crpsnetwork.bsky.social on this fantastic project. 🙏👏
A huge thank you to Dr Ali Llewellyn @chcr-uwe.bsky.social and the video production team at UWE for collaborating with @crpsnetwork.bsky.social on this fantastic project. 🙏👏
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Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country!
🎉
Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
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What a variety!
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Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country!
🎉
Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
🌟
What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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🎉
Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
🌟
What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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Happy New Year to all! 🎉
We're keen to get started with 2026, generating more impactful health research!
We hope you all enjoyed your festive work gatherings, here's a lovely picture from one of ours. Why not share your photos here too, to introduce your team? We'd love to see you! 📷🤳👋
We're keen to get started with 2026, generating more impactful health research!
We hope you all enjoyed your festive work gatherings, here's a lovely picture from one of ours. Why not share your photos here too, to introduce your team? We'd love to see you! 📷🤳👋
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Happy New Year to all! 🎉
We're keen to get started with 2026, generating more impactful health research!
We hope you all enjoyed your festive work gatherings, here's a lovely picture from one of ours. Why not share your photos here too, to introduce your team? We'd love to see you! 📷🤳👋
We're keen to get started with 2026, generating more impactful health research!
We hope you all enjoyed your festive work gatherings, here's a lovely picture from one of ours. Why not share your photos here too, to introduce your team? We'd love to see you! 📷🤳👋
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Are you conducting a case study in 2026?
Here are some tips from @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social's guide to case studies, published in BMJ Medicine. 🧵
Here are some tips from @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social's guide to case studies, published in BMJ Medicine. 🧵
January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Are you conducting a case study in 2026?
Here are some tips from @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social's guide to case studies, published in BMJ Medicine. 🧵
Here are some tips from @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social's guide to case studies, published in BMJ Medicine. 🧵
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Join us and @bristoluni.bsky.social!
New position created: (Senior) Research Fellow or Associate Professor in Inclusive Research and Healthcare Practice.
Hurry - closes 7th Jan 2026.
New job for the new year!
jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX574/rf-…
New position created: (Senior) Research Fellow or Associate Professor in Inclusive Research and Healthcare Practice.
Hurry - closes 7th Jan 2026.
New job for the new year!
jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX574/rf-…
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ALT: a fireworks display with the words " new chapter " in the foreground
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December 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Join us and @bristoluni.bsky.social!
New position created: (Senior) Research Fellow or Associate Professor in Inclusive Research and Healthcare Practice.
Hurry - closes 7th Jan 2026.
New job for the new year!
jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX574/rf-…
New position created: (Senior) Research Fellow or Associate Professor in Inclusive Research and Healthcare Practice.
Hurry - closes 7th Jan 2026.
New job for the new year!
jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX574/rf-…
It's that time of year again! @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social is closing up for a festive break. 🎄
Thank you to all our members and friends who have supported @chcr-uwe.bsky.social this year. 🙏
Keep well, and enjoy the celebrations. See you in 2026! 🎉
Thank you to all our members and friends who have supported @chcr-uwe.bsky.social this year. 🙏
Keep well, and enjoy the celebrations. See you in 2026! 🎉
December 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It's that time of year again! @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social is closing up for a festive break. 🎄
Thank you to all our members and friends who have supported @chcr-uwe.bsky.social this year. 🙏
Keep well, and enjoy the celebrations. See you in 2026! 🎉
Thank you to all our members and friends who have supported @chcr-uwe.bsky.social this year. 🙏
Keep well, and enjoy the celebrations. See you in 2026! 🎉
We celebrated the end of an era in CHCR... Our Professor of Clinical Research & Practice, Candy McCabe, officially retired from @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social.
Candy will continue as Head of Education & Research at Dorothy House Hospice, so we will keep the research going.
All the best, Candy! 🌟
Candy will continue as Head of Education & Research at Dorothy House Hospice, so we will keep the research going.
All the best, Candy! 🌟
December 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We celebrated the end of an era in CHCR... Our Professor of Clinical Research & Practice, Candy McCabe, officially retired from @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social.
Candy will continue as Head of Education & Research at Dorothy House Hospice, so we will keep the research going.
All the best, Candy! 🌟
Candy will continue as Head of Education & Research at Dorothy House Hospice, so we will keep the research going.
All the best, Candy! 🌟
Not long left of 2025... catch up with #ARCadvent to relive @nihrarcs.bsky.social's top stories of the year. 📆
#ARCadvent day 1️⃣:
The healing power of creative arts
This year, our national #ARCseminar webinar series explored how creative arts can improve both the wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities
▶️ Read more & watch the recordings:
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/the-hea...
The healing power of creative arts
This year, our national #ARCseminar webinar series explored how creative arts can improve both the wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities
▶️ Read more & watch the recordings:
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/the-hea...
December 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Not long left of 2025... catch up with #ARCadvent to relive @nihrarcs.bsky.social's top stories of the year. 📆
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One of our students presented research looking at diversity + inclusion in studies evaluating innovative + developing surgical procedures at the Ethnic Inequality Conference at @chcr-uwe.bsky.social + was awarded a prize!
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Inclusive research cultures: Addressing ethnic inequality through collaboration - Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
The University of the West of England (UWE) are excited to announce the launch of their first ‘Ethnic inequality conference’ on 4 November 2025 at UWE, Bristol. The aim of this conference is to create...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
One of our students presented research looking at diversity + inclusion in studies evaluating innovative + developing surgical procedures at the Ethnic Inequality Conference at @chcr-uwe.bsky.social + was awarded a prize!
www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/events/inclu...
www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/events/inclu...
Congratulations @alyeshaproctor.bsky.social! 🤩
Congratulations to our ECR winners👏
🌟 Raine Astin-Chamberlain- 'Diversity in Trauma Patient Outcomes (DITTO)'
🌟@alyeshaproctor.bsky.social - 'Developing an Intervention to Support Paramedics in Safely Assessing and Managing Children with Minor Head Injury'
🌟Danielle Edge - best poster prize
🌟 Raine Astin-Chamberlain- 'Diversity in Trauma Patient Outcomes (DITTO)'
🌟@alyeshaproctor.bsky.social - 'Developing an Intervention to Support Paramedics in Safely Assessing and Managing Children with Minor Head Injury'
🌟Danielle Edge - best poster prize
December 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Congratulations @alyeshaproctor.bsky.social! 🤩
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78% of paramedics fear doing the wrong thing in end-of-life care.
New research calls for training as demand for palliative care rises.
Read more: uwe.ac.uk/news/end-of-life-care
@sarah-voss.bsky.social
@chcr-uwe.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social
#EndOfLifeCare
New research calls for training as demand for palliative care rises.
Read more: uwe.ac.uk/news/end-of-life-care
@sarah-voss.bsky.social
@chcr-uwe.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social
#EndOfLifeCare
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
78% of paramedics fear doing the wrong thing in end-of-life care.
New research calls for training as demand for palliative care rises.
Read more: uwe.ac.uk/news/end-of-life-care
@sarah-voss.bsky.social
@chcr-uwe.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social
#EndOfLifeCare
New research calls for training as demand for palliative care rises.
Read more: uwe.ac.uk/news/end-of-life-care
@sarah-voss.bsky.social
@chcr-uwe.bsky.social
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
@mariecurieuk.bsky.social
#EndOfLifeCare
🟣🎉Huge congratulations to Prof Fiona Cramp, Research Centre Director of @chcr-uwe.bsky.social, on being recognised as a national leader for research and chosen for the highly competitive National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) Future Focussed Leadership Programme for senior leaders. 🎉🟣
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🟣🎉Huge congratulations to Prof Fiona Cramp, Research Centre Director of @chcr-uwe.bsky.social, on being recognised as a national leader for research and chosen for the highly competitive National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR) Future Focussed Leadership Programme for senior leaders. 🎉🟣
📢Health & care partners from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have launched an online resource to give people all the information they need about falls prevention and wellbeing in one place.
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Preventing falls and staying well - BNSSG Healthier Together
Section titled module-1 Preventing falls and staying well Section titled module-2 There are many reasons why your risk of falling increases as you get older, such as weaker muscles, stiff joints, pain...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
📢Health & care partners from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have launched an online resource to give people all the information they need about falls prevention and wellbeing in one place.
bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/falls-preven...
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Highlights from the REACH Annual Showcase 2025!
This years showcase included ideas from leading experts in the area and early career researchers to share their work and ideas for innovation in emergency care research.
It was great to see CHCR colleagues at the event!
This years showcase included ideas from leading experts in the area and early career researchers to share their work and ideas for innovation in emergency care research.
It was great to see CHCR colleagues at the event!
We had an excellent time at the REACH Annual Showcase 2025 on Monday! 😀
We explored the theme 'Capacity Building in Emergency Care Research'
The day sparked some interesting conversations and new collaborations and networks!
Thank you to all who joined us.
#emergencycare #research
We explored the theme 'Capacity Building in Emergency Care Research'
The day sparked some interesting conversations and new collaborations and networks!
Thank you to all who joined us.
#emergencycare #research
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Highlights from the REACH Annual Showcase 2025!
This years showcase included ideas from leading experts in the area and early career researchers to share their work and ideas for innovation in emergency care research.
It was great to see CHCR colleagues at the event!
This years showcase included ideas from leading experts in the area and early career researchers to share their work and ideas for innovation in emergency care research.
It was great to see CHCR colleagues at the event!