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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 6d

COMING SOON 📢 Free online NIHR School for Public Health Research Public Mental Health virtual symposium, 7 Oct 2025 (10am–4pm) showcasing the latest research from the Public Mental Health Programme. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45rXqe9

#NIHR #MentalHealth

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Jo Butterworth @jobutterworth.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great to see our intern’s #PPI engagement & reflections on an #Equality Impact Assessment with
the cross- #NIHR -collaboration for Multiple Long-Term Conditions #MLTC (Models of Care workstream)

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Equality Considerations in Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research:

Reflections on an Equality Impact Assessment Dorian Poulton, NIHR undergraduate intern with the cross-NIHR-collaboration (CNC) for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) - Models of Care workstream, Sum...

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 14d

Published in the Cancers Journal by Liz Down et al: Calcium and Albumin Blood Tests, Ethnicity, and Cancer Incidence in Primary Care in the UK
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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 14d

Prof David Halpin presses for recognition of the global burden of COPD and asthma & improved access to therapy at the #UNGA80 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 15d

The APEx Cancer Diagnosis and Detection Theme articulates its strategic vision: tinyurl.com/4474rs4v @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Cancer Theme blog on strategy

Background Cancer contributes the second greatest level of disease burden globally and its incidence is rising. For decades, cancer outcomes in the UK have been worse than those in other high-income...

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 15d

Professor David Halpin
calls for better access to inhaled medicines for 650 million people living with #COPD or #asthma

Watch
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#NCDs Hearing, 2 May 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ1G...
#ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #SDGs #ATS2025 #HealthforAll #AsthmaAwareness #asthmacareforall
#WorldAsthmaDay

FIRS Statement at UN Multistakeholder NCD Hearing, 2 May, 2025

YouTube video by Every Breath Counts

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

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti...

#MentalHealth #Research

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 29d

How best to conduct personalised annual reviews for people with multiple long-term conditions in general practice?

Join Rachel Johnson & @chris-salisbury.bsky.social for this free Personalised Care Institute webinar to find out!

📆3 October 2025
⏰12-1pm

Register: tinyurl.com/53sy75sz

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Join the SPCR Masterclass: Intro to Open Publishing & Peer Review with NIHR Open Research
🗓️ Thurs, 25 Sept 2025
🕚 11am–12noon
💡 Learn how the NIHR model works + tips for first-time authors & grantees.

🔗 bit.ly/3IdJV8U #OpenResearch #NIHR
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 22d

⏰ Deadline Reminder: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme funding calls: sphr.nihr.ac.uk/current-fund...
👉 Research project awards
👉 Follow-on research awards
👉 Career development awards
Deadline: 5pm, Tues 30 September 2025

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⏰ Deadline Reminder: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme funding calls: https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/current-funding-opportunities/
👉 Research project awards
👉 Follow-on research awards
👉 Career development awards
Deadline: 5pm, Tues 30 September 2025

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Sep 4

☀️ Welcome to the Summer 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter!
Explore research on:
👶 Maternal influences on preterm outcomes
💓 Innovations in blood pressure monitoring
💜 Support for those affected by domestic abuse

Plus researcher spotlights & event updates 👉 www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/summer-...

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

📢 Join the SPCR Masterclass: Intro to Open Publishing & Peer Review with NIHR Open Research
🗓️ Thurs, 25 Sept 2025
🕚 11am–12noon
💡 Learn how the NIHR model works + tips for first-time authors & grantees.

🔗 bit.ly/3IdJV8U #OpenResearch #NIHR
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 New blog post!
Jessica Drinkwater explores public perceptions of the future of Primary Care and shares insights from the first workshop with public contributors for the SPCR 737 award: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/pu...

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

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

📢 Join the free event on the GP Patient Survey (GPPS), Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:00 - 15:30, featuring research highlights, a keynote from Dan Wellings (The King’s Fund) & Q&A with Ipsos. Register now: bit.ly/3JBiBC4

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 26d

Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 29d

See our latest blog: Dorian Poulton, NIHR undergraduate intern, reflects on Equality Considerations in Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research: tinyurl.com/7emmp53s @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

Equality Considerations in Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research:

Reflections on an Equality Impact Assessment Dorian Poulton, NIHR undergraduate intern with the cross-NIHR-collaboration (CNC) for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) - Models of Care workstream, Sum...

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 29d

APEx Seminar: Deprescribing & Meds Optimisation in Frailty/Dementia. Dr Kinda Ibrahim shares NIHR findings from MODIFY, STOP-DEM & SPIDER on safer prescribing. Wed 10th September, Smeall Building JS07 12:30 or Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 348 660 033 367
Passcode: r7trvy
#PrimaryCare #Deprescribing

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Sinead McDonagh @sineadmcd89.bsky.social · Aug 28

Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1 workshop and help shape better care. Please share!
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social

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Sinead McDonagh @sineadmcd89.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you a healthcare professional in the NHS that has supported someone through a cancer pathway? We'd like to hear about your experiences. Sign up below to take part in 1 ONLINE workshop.
Please share! @janemasoli.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · Aug 29

Check out our latest blog highlighting APEx Primary Care Delivery theme research: tinyurl.com/mrm8k23h @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

The NHS 10 year plan - perspectives from the APEx Primary Care Delivery research theme

Original photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels The 10 Year Health Plan for England was published in July 2025, as part of the government’s mission ‘to build a health service fit for the future’.

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Sinead McDonagh @sineadmcd89.bsky.social · Aug 28

Have you, or a loved one, experienced cancer care in the NHS? We’d love to hear your story. Sign up below to take part in 1 workshop and help shape better care. Please share!
@apexcomms.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org @alzheimersresearchuk.org @alzassociation.bsky.social @ageuk.bsky.social

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BJGP @bjgp.bsky.social · Aug 28

This study suggests it is more difficult to identify raised #Cancer risk in Black or Asian patients from abnormal blood results alone.

#PrimaryCare cancer risk assessment should include extra data doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @tani-03.bsky.social @sammerriel.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · Aug 27

Bridging the gap towards working in equal partnerships between researchers and public members: the potential of the ‘Patient Bridge Role’ by Beccy Summers, Research Associate
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Patient Bridge Role, by Beccy Summers - Research Associate

Patient and public involvement (PPI) in research is about researchers and patients/public members working together in equal partnership to do research. PPI in health research is critical because it en...

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Round 2 New Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to the next round of applications.

💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities
📅 Deadline: Thur 23 October 2025 by 5pm
🔗 Learn more & apply: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-pp...

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 Join the SPCR Masterclass: Intro to Open Publishing & Peer Review with NIHR Open Research
🗓️ Thurs, 25 Sept 2025
🕚 11am–12noon
💡 Learn how the NIHR model works + tips for first-time authors & grantees.

🔗 bit.ly/3IdJV8U #OpenResearch #NIHR

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