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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 23d

Partnership with Health and Care Research Wales at Senedd Wales and launch of the Inclusive Research Action Plan:

@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social shared that partnerships aren't about ticking boxes. They're about communities being valued, involved, and shaping research that matters to them.

From left: Professor Mahendra Patel, Carys Thomas (Welsh Government), Isabel Oliver (Chief Medical Officer of Wales), and Andrew Dickinson (Chief Dental Officer) at the Senedd Inclusive Research Action plan launch, Cardiff, Wales

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 17d

CMO Wales launches Inclusivity Action Plan at the iconic govt buildings @senedd.wales  Also announces the historic partnership between Wales Health & Care Research and @thecfre.bsky.social Oxford—embedding inclusivity at the heart of research & health improvement. #ResearchEquity #HealthInequalities

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 19d

@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social shared examples of how community involvement in research has already began to shape real progress in Wales.

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 24d

@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social kicks off with a keynote lecture at the University of South Wales reflecting on the mission to inclusive research.

He stressed that research shouldn't be a one-size fits all, everyone in the community must benefit from research.

Professor Mahendra Patel giving a lecture on inclusive research at the University of South Wales, Cardiff campus

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · Jul 2

🎉 Congratulations @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social, Director of our Centre, who was been awarded the highest honour by @rcgp.bsky.social – an Honorary Fellowship! He’s the first pharmacist in England to receive this accolade.

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Prof. Mahendra Patel awarded highest honour by the RCGP

On Friday 20 June, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), at its inaugural awards ceremony, proudly honoured individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the College’...

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Apr 23

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PCPA Spotlight Podcast - Professor Mahendra Patel OBE

Prof. Mahendra Patel OBE, Head of the Centre for Research Equity, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · Apr 17

In this months Spotlight Podcast @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app talks to our special guest, @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social, globally recognised, multi-award-winning pharmacist and academic leader.
Listen@https://www.pcpa.org.uk/resources/pcpa-spotlight-podcast-prof-mahendra-patel-obe

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 23

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 23

Special Resolution: Elevating Education & Research—Your Vote Counts🙏🏽
What can Royal College do?
📚 Set higher standards in education/training
🔬Support pharmacy-led research in NHS reforms
🌍 Elevate UK pharmacy GLOBALLY
📢 RPS members—vote YES to shape stronger future! ✅
#RPSVote #pharmacy @rpharms.com

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 22

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Laura Angus #PharmSky 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @lauraangus.pharmsky.app · Mar 22

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 22

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 22

RPS Royal College: Whether members support or oppose, YOUR VOTE is vital for a strong mandate to help move #pharmacy forward with confidence—TOGETHER #RPSVote

Robust debate/info has provided key insights—use them wisely. Make your voice heard in 3 clicks👇🏽
Vote now: www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 15

STRONGER TOGETHER #PHARMACY
Far too long pharmacy has lacked UNITED voice at the top.
@rpharms.com members: now’s our chance to change that! A Royal College of Pharmacy will be our platform for leadership, collaboration,& influence.
📢 RPS members—pls vote YES to secure change ✅ @pcpa-uk.bsky.social

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Cathrine McKenzie FRPharmS @cathymac40.bsky.social · Mar 13

I have voted YES to the Royal College of Pharmacy. Don’t forget to vote #voteyes @rpharms.com @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social @clairewynn.bsky.social

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · Mar 12

Royal College of Pharmacy

VOTE YES ✅

For support, development and
engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · Mar 11

Royal College of Pharmacy

VOTE YES ✅

for a collaborative, cohesive leadership body for pharmacy

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 8

RPS #RoyalCollegeofPharmacy proposal:
From 13th March—RPS members—VOTE YES ✅
NEEDS 2/3 of votes from across nations & sectors
NEEDS emphatic mandate—to restore hope & confidence.
NEEDS @rpharms.com Board Members to GO out & make it happen!🙏🏽 🙏🏽
@ukppl.bsky.social
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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 2

Keep up the fab work Laura !! ⭐️

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Mar 2

Fantastic work and justifiably recognised — critical care Pharmacist @drcathymac40.bsky.social 👏🏽⭐️👏🏽

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Cathrine McKenzie FRPharmS @cathymac40.bsky.social · Mar 2

Honoured to be invited and representing clinical pharmacy at Dragon ICU training program in Vietnam.
@wellcometrust.bsky.social.Thank you @nihr.bsky.social NIHR BRC Southampton @universityofsouthampton and @uhsft.bsky.social Pharmacy and Critical Care. #wearePharmacy #weareICU #ICU

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Pharmacy profession means so much to me as it does for many—when it comes to voting for the Royal College of Pharmacy by its voting members, I’ll be challenging RPS board members hard—only to HELP ensure we get over 2/3 of votes to continue on this journey! #pharmacy #RoyalCollege @rpharms.com

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Roisin O’Hare @roisohare.bsky.social · Feb 11

Happy #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! There are too many amazing #FemaleScientists in my life to name all of them 😍 - but a shout out all the budding and #FutureFemaleScientists the #NorthernIrelandScienceFestival starts tomorrow! nisciencefestival.com @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · Feb 12

This week is Heart Unions week! @unitetheunion.bsky.social Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · Feb 12

Delighted to be interviewed alongside Sir Hugh Taylor, chair UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board.
Pharmacy professionals & leaders from across sector need to work collaboratively—to establish credible & unified voice that is genuinely representative

www.pharmacy.biz/features/ukp...

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