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NHS BNSSG ICB Research @bnssgresearch.bsky.social · 22h

Next @bnssgresearch.bsky.social Research Seminar:

💪 Diversity in Research & Learning

🗓️ Thurs 30th Oct 2025, 12-1pm, online.

Speakers:
@bristoluni.bsky.social, Nilaari nilaari.co.uk & @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social

🌟 Register to join: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca76a4...

🙏 Please share!

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Julie Clayton @julieclayton.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to this event on 4th Nov!

UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 9d

We are excited to announce the launch of our first ‘Ethnic Inequality Conference’ scheduled on 04 November 2025 at UWE, Bristol. Conference includes keynote speakers, posters and workshops from BNSSG Diverse Research Engagement Network. Further details, click here. www.uwe.ac.uk/events/inclu...

Inclusive research cultures | UWE Bristol

The launch of the first Ethnic Inequality Conference organised by the Centre for Health and Clinical Research (CHCR) at UWE Bristol.

www.uwe.ac.uk

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reachbristol.bsky.social @reachbristol.bsky.social · 4d

✨Spaces still available to join our workshops looking at falls prevention information delivered by paramedics 🚑

👥 Older adults, carers, paramedics, GPs, Healthcare Professionals
📅 13 Oct (Online) | 13:30–15:30
📅 15 Oct (UWE Glenside) | 10:00–13:00
📩 [email protected]

reachbristol.bsky.social @reachbristol.bsky.social · 17d

Want to help shape how paramedics talk about falls prevention?

If you're 65+, a carer, or work in healthcare—join one of our workshops this October!

📍 Bristol & Online
🍽️ Lunch + travel covered
📅 Dates: Oct 7, 13, 15
📧 [email protected] to book

#FallsPrevention #Paramedics #OlderAdults

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 9d

We are excited to announce the launch of our first ‘Ethnic Inequality Conference’ scheduled on 04 November 2025 at UWE, Bristol. Conference includes keynote speakers, posters and workshops from BNSSG Diverse Research Engagement Network. Further details, click here. www.uwe.ac.uk/events/inclu...

Inclusive research cultures | UWE Bristol

The launch of the first Ethnic Inequality Conference organised by the Centre for Health and Clinical Research (CHCR) at UWE Bristol.

www.uwe.ac.uk

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 9d

10th October, on the World Mental Health Day, UWE Bristol’s Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing is hosting “Nature based social prescribing: Translating evidence into impact” at the Watershed Bristol. Please click on the link to know more about the event. Thanks www.uwe.ac.uk/events/natur...

Nature based social prescribing: Translating evidence into impact | UWE Bristol

Join us at the Nature Based Social Prescribing: Translating Evidence into Impact event at the Watershed, Bristol.

www.uwe.ac.uk

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 9d

Hi everyone, I am Dr Praveen Kumar, Associate Professor in Stroke rehabilitation from the Assessment, Care, Treatment In Neurology (ACTiON) theme. I will handling this over next two weeks. Please share any news you would like me to post. Thanks

UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 Centre for Health & Clinical Research Colleague of the Year 2024/25! 🌟

The WINNER, voted for by CHCR members:

👏 Dr Alison Diaper @alisondiaper.bsky.social

2nd Dr Ali Llewellyn & 3rd Jen Orme @jenorme.bsky.social

Your hard work inspires us all! 💙

#CHCRColleagueOfTheYear #ResearchExcellence

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 14d

The Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians (ALIBSA) congress is less than 2 weeks away 📅

Don't forget to register: gck.fm/mpelw

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 16d

Not long until the deadline 👇

PhD opportunity exploring workforce models and system-level changes that can improve recruitment, retention, and staff wellbeing in healthcare settings 🏥

Feel free to message us with any questions about PhDs and studentships 😀

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 17d

The Development Award for Health and Care Professionals are now open 📣

For development work prior to research applications (must involve a specific group of HCP).

📅Closing date: 4th Feb 2026

More info 👇

www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/appl...

www.nihr.ac.uk

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reachbristol.bsky.social @reachbristol.bsky.social · 17d

Want to help shape how paramedics talk about falls prevention?

If you're 65+, a carer, or work in healthcare—join one of our workshops this October!

📍 Bristol & Online
🍽️ Lunch + travel covered
📅 Dates: Oct 7, 13, 15
📧 [email protected] to book

#FallsPrevention #Paramedics #OlderAdults

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 21d

New publication from CHCR and colleagues at the RUH📣

Feasibility study of a home-based sensory training system (STS) device for type 1 complex regional pain syndrome in England: Lessons learnt ✍️

Take a read ⬇️

journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

journals.sagepub.com

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 22d

Are you an adult living in the UK with a fibromyalgia diagnosis❓

Please consider taking part in this PhD survey 🙏

📝 Survey link: go.uwe.ac.uk/FMSPhD

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be eligible to take part.

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 23d

Looking for research training❓

Take a look at ARC West's free courses!

➡️Introduction to service evaluation
➡️Basic statistics and data interpretation
➡️Introduction to qualitative evaluation
➡️Creating better academic posters
➡️Plus lots more!

More info⬇️
arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/training-and...

Training opportunities - ARC West

arc-w.nihr.ac.uk

UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 24d

Our PhD student Ela attended her first conference, the 6th European Professional Association for Transgender Health in Hamburg, Germany
😀

She connected with many inspiring people and attended talks from researchers dedicated to improving care for trans communities!

Find out more ⬇️
epath.eu

EPATH | Transgender Health | International Non-Profit Association

Welcome to the website of the European Professional Association for Transgender Health. This association was founded in 2013 and officially registred as a international non-profit organisation in 2018...

epath.eu

UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 25d

👋 Hi everyone! We're Jess and Charlie posting on behalf of the Post Graduate Students 🎓

We'll be bringing you updates and insights from the world of PhDs over the next couple of weeks 😀

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 28d

🌟Fantastic opportunity for two PhD students to join the @surgeworkforce.bsky.social team within CHCR!

Apply & more info: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Exploring workforce models and system-level changes that can improve recruitment, retention, and staff wellbeing in healthcare settings 🏥

SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 28d

🎓 Two fully funded PhD studentships now open!

Join our team looking at how to support and retain staff in same day & urgent care.

⏰ Deadline: 12 October

📍 Based at @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social

🔗 Apply: findaphd.com/phds/project...

#PhD #Academicjobs

@chcr-uwe.bsky.social

Same Day and Urgent Care Workforce: Retaining and supporting staff to thrive. at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Same Day and Urgent Care Workforce: Retaining and supporting staff to thrive. at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England), listed on FindAPhD.com

findaphd.com

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 29d

🎉We are excited to announce the launch of the first ‘Ethnic Inequality Conference’.

Applications are open for oral and poster presentation abstracts.

Deadline: 30th Sept 2025

For abstract submissions email: [email protected]

Register: app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod...

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SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 29d

⭐We've had a makeover - New Website!

🖥️ We are excited to announce that the SURGE website has had a major update! 😀

Check it out and let us know what you think 🎉

🔗https://www.surgeworkforce.uk/

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School of Applied Sciences UWE Bristol @uwesoas.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢We're getting very excited for the Centre for Biomedical Research Conference next week (Mon 8 Sept)!

The event will bring together staff & students to network, showcase research, develop new collaborations & further enhance our research community.

All staff & students are welcome to attend.

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨👋 Hi everyone! I’m Emily, posting here on behalf of the Emergency Care theme!🚑
I’ll be bringing you updates and insights from the EC theme and over the next couple of weeks.

#EmergencyCare #HealthResearch

UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · Sep 3

Registrations are open for the REACH Annual Showcase 2025⭐

🎯 Theme: Capacity Building in Emergency Care Research
📍 Location: The Watershed, Bristol
📅 Date: Monday, 10th November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💡 Cost: Free

Register: tinyurl.com/2d4b2sm6

Submit an abstract: tinyurl.com/3em95n3r

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · Sep 3

Do I belong here?

New publication from the ISSMAS study, led by Dr Jo White at @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social and Prof Tushna Vandrevala @psych-tush.bsky.social at @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social:

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40885936/

The ISSMAS study: www.uwe.ac.uk/news/experts...

Do I belong here? The lived experience of navigating health services as a Black person living with stroke in England - PubMed

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-025-13234-2.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · Sep 3

Exciting to see so many CHCR @chcr-uwe.bsky.social members featured in the new video of the recent @leap-dh-hub.bsky.social Festival of Digital Health.

Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTS-...

Festival of Digital Health 2025

YouTube video by LEAP Digital Health Hub

www.youtube.com

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UWE Health Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Opportunity to take part in research! 🚨

The SURGE team are looking for individuals to help shape the research priorities in same day and urgent care⭐

Take part via WhatsApp, Survey or Focus Group!

🔗Visit the website to sign up: surgeworkforce.uk/priority-set...

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