News and Updates
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Join the SPCR Bitesize Impact Showcase Webinars: Discover Groundbreaking Primary Care Research
School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) Bitesize Impact Showcase Webinars Join us for a series of engaging webinars highlighting the successes and impact of our research. Each session will feature three 10-minute presentations from members, offering a concise and insightful overview of their work. Following the presentations, there will be a live Q&A session chaired…
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Challenging Racial Microaggressions in Health and Care: Insights from NHS R&D NW Provocation Seminar Series
In a thought-provoking seminar led by Professor Lilian Otaye-Ebede (PhD) on December 11, 2024, healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss racial microaggressions in the NHS. The event, part of a larger provocation seminar series, illuminated the persistence of subtle, yet deeply impactful, forms of racism and explored actionable steps for creating equitable and inclusive workplaces. …
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Wider Research collaboration, support and career pathway: what do we know?
Are you passionate about advancing healthcare and social care through research? The University of Salford invites you to a unique networking event designed to inspire and connect professionals across clinical and academic fields. Event Details• Date: Friday, February 21, 2025• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM• Venue: The University of Salford, Room MS2:79 This event is tailored for…
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Mapping the UK AHP Practitioner-Academic Workforce: Join Our 2025 Survey
The UK-wide survey of Practitioner-Academic (Clinical-Academic) Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) is now live! Led by Dr Hazel Roddam on behalf of CAHPR (Council for Allied Health Professions Research), this survey represents a pivotal step in understanding the current landscape of Clinical-Academic roles across the UK. The results will form a crucial baseline, enabling us to…
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Unlock Funding and Training Opportunities with NIHR ARC NWC!
Are you a healthcare professional looking to take your research career to the next level? The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (ARC NWC) has an exciting new Pre-application Support Fund offering up to £10,000, along with training and PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) support, to help you prepare competitive applications for NIHR fellowships or awards.…
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Internship Reflections: Georgina Randle
Georgina Randle, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Speech and Language Therapist at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, reflects on her experience with the HEE/NIHR ICA Internship. From overcoming challenges to building research connections and inspiring colleagues, Georgina’s story highlights how the internship shaped her clinical academic career and fostered a culture of curiosity and evidence-based practice. Read…
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Alumni Spotlight: Becky Brown
We’re proud to highlight the outstanding contributions of Becky Brown, participant of our work programme, whose research is making waves in the field of social work. Becky has been instrumental in driving evidence-based practice for Family Time decision-making for children in care. Since completing the programme, Becky has: Becky is also featured in the upcoming Making Research…
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Bridging Scheme: Supporting NMAHPs in Research
Many clinicians (NMAHPs) are keen to do research to inform their practice and the need for evidence based practice has never been higher. There is a wide range of opportunities for NMAHPs to develop their research skills, to collaborate with others and to lead research but the landscape can be confusing and building a clinical…
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Internship Reflections: Tania Bakhat
Tania Bakhat shares her inspiring journey as a participant in the Health Education England (HEE) Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Internship programme. From gaining new research skills to building confidence and overcoming challenges, Tania’s story highlights the transformative impact of this internship on her career and personal growth. Read on to learn how the programme shaped her path…
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Advancing Patient Safety: Applications Open for the NIHR GM PSRC Research Development Award
The NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) has announced the opening of applications for its prestigious Patient Safety Research Development Award. This initiative aims to support early-career researchers and healthcare professionals committed to improving patient safety through innovative research. This initiative supports aspiring researchers—clinicians, practitioners, methodologists, and more—by offering: Open to professionals…
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Insights from Dr Elham Amini’s Provocation Seminar
On 23rd October 2024, Dr Elham Amini in “Reframing Menopause: Challenging Stereotypes and Shaping Understanding”, part of the Provocations Seminar Series 2 hosted by NHS R&D North West in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, explored the often misunderstood and under-researched subject of menopause. Dr Elham Amini, who has an academic background in sociology and midwifery, guided the…
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Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Cross Publication
Andrea Cross and her colleagues Christine Chetter, Azita Rajai and Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy have published their first paper titled “Use of the Therapy Outcome Measure in Community Intermediate Care: Results of a Service Evaluation” in the International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation (IJTR). Andrea was a previous participant of the NHS R&D North West NHMAP Internship Programme…
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Alumni Spotlight: Micheal Hall Publication
Michael Hall was a previous participant of our ECR Pathway, in collaboration with NIHR CRN North West Coast and Greater Manchester. Michael has successfully published his work on ‘Time to treatment of first-episode psychosis: the role of early intervention teams’ Michael adds that the support he received from the ECR Pathway programme helped in the success…
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Coming Soon: NHS England Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Internship Programme 2024/2025
NHS ENGLAND INTEGRATED CLINICAL ACADEMIC (ICA) INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2024/2025. Are you a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Pharmacist or Healthcare Scientist working in a clinical or research delivery role looking to embark on a clinical academic career and make a difference through undertaking high quality clinical research? Do you have the drive and ambition to…
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HEE Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Internship Programme 2024
It was a bittersweet moment in September that saw the end of the fourth HEE Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Internship cohort. After a 6-month programme, the 10 successful intern awardees gathered for their last educational residential workshop at The Last Drop Hotel in Bolton. The group came together with their coaches, peers, line managers and…
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Announcing the Launch of the InRes Pilot Programme
In October, we proudly marked the beginning of a new pilot programme, InRes: An Introduction to Research. This is an exciting initiative aimed at building research capacity across healthcare settings. With 16 participants from diverse professional backgrounds, the programme is designed to support and empower emerging practice-based researchers, creating a robust foundation for future healthcare innovations. What is the…
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Insights from Bethan Evans and Morag Rose provocation seminar
Cycle of Inequality to Cycle of Equality through Belief and Validation for People with Energy Limiting Conditions On September 11, 2024, NHS R&D North West and the University of Liverpool, in partnership with advocacy groups and researchers, hosted the third Provocation Series seminar: “Cycle of Inequality to Cycle of Equality through Belief and Validation for People…
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Honorary Professorial Lecture: Attaining a Post-Doctoral Clinical Academic Career in Children’s Nursing
Event Details: Join the Honorary Professorial Lecture: Attaining a Post-Doctoral Clinical Academic Career in Children’s Nursing The School of Health & Society at the University of Salford is excited to host the first event in the Honorary Professorial Lecture Series for 2024/2025. We are pleased to invite you to an insightful lecture titled “Attaining a Post-Doctoral…
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UCLan-Led Initiative Secures NIHR Funding to Improve Health and Social Care in the North West
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced a significant boost to health and social care across the North West with the launch of the NIHR-funded Insight Scheme. This innovative programme is set to address key challenges in the region, focusing on delivering impactful research that directly benefits communities and enhances the quality of care.…
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Participate in Online Group Discussions on Flexible Working in Healthcare
For more information about the project, please click here. If you have any questions, email katebulpin@outlook.com. If you are interested in participating, please reply to this email or leave your name and contact information here. We are excited to announce a series of facilitated online group discussions on flexible working, in collaboration with the University of…
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Reimagining Staff Rest Areas in Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Christina Malathouni’s Provocation Event
In the demanding world of healthcare, the well-being of staff is paramount, yet often overlooked in the design and functionality of their work environments. Dr. Christina Malathouni, Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture, University of Liverpool, is leading a crucial conversation on this topic. Her recent Provocations Seminar Series 2 event, a collaboration between…
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NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West Inspiring Students into Research
Round 1 Deadline Extended! Are you a healthcare, social work, or public health professional eager to advance your research career? The NHS Research and Development North West is excited to announce the NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West, a new initiative designed to support early career professionals in postgraduate research. The NIHR INSIGHT Programme offers 30…
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Provocations Seminar Series 2: Meet Dr. Christina Malathouni
Exploring the Intersection of “Health and the Built Environment” Join us for the second appointment of the Provocations Seminar Series 2, where we delve into the critical topic of healthcare architecture with Dr. Christina Malathouni. Christina, an architect and researcher, will lead a thought-provoking session focusing on the importance of well-designed staff rest areas in…
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Midwifery – WoW-RCM Entry Level Scholarships
Enable midwives to develop research interests in midwifery, maternity services or with a focus on women’s reproductive health Wellbeing of Women-Royal College of Midwives Partnership Entry Level Scholarships (ELS) provide single candidates with up to £20,000 for research lasting normally up to one year. Funds are for directly incurred research costs and may include a salary contribution.…
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Become a Research Champion in the Northwest
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a small number of social work/care practitioners employed in the Northwest to become Research Champions. We think it may be of interest to you. Please have a look at the flyer on the side where you will find details of the roles, application process and contact details of those…