We are pleased to share the next edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Kelly Birtwell from the University of Manchester and Dr. Ben Fletcher from the University of Birmingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
\n \n\n \n \nCommunity pharmacies can play a key role in early cancer detection, especially in deprived areas. Dr Judit Konya, from Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) , Exeter, shares an update on her research.
\n \n\n \n \nIn this blog post, Carolyn Chew-Graham and Noureen Shivji from Keele University reflect on their experiences conducting the SPCR-funded CLASP study, highlighting how reflexivity and lived experience informed and enriched their qualitative research on perinatal anxiety.
\n \n\n \n \nThis blog and the associated guidance was produced by Aston University and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC).
\n \n\n \n \nWe are pleased to share the first edition of our SPCR Researcher Spotlight series, featuring two of our researchers, Dr. Ben Bowers from the University of Cambridge and Dr. Ralph Kwame Akyea from the University of Nottingham. This series highlights the impact of continued SPCR research capacity and development funding since it's introduction in 2010.
\n \n\n \n \nIn our latest episode of Public Involvement in Practice, we speak to Dr Jadine Scragg, Researcher at Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford to tell us about how they involved the public in their project exploring the impact of weight loss on PCOS symptoms.
\n \n\n \n \nRead our new blog post by SPCR Post Doctoral Fellow, Ali Hindi. Ali shares insights from their NIHR SPCR research placement in Malaysia\u2014from collaboration & mentoring to cultural connections & long-term partnerships.
\n \n\n \n \nIn our latest episode of Public Involvement in Practice, we speak to Dr Rosina Cross, NIHR SPCR Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at University of Exeter about public involvement in research exploring postural hypotension measurement in primary care settings.
\n \n\n \n \nJulia Mannes\u2019 NIHR Three Schools\u2019 mental health Fellowship award holder reflects on her experience of the NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme.
\n \n\n \n \nFunded by SPCR Alice Burnand and Sarah Griffiths reflect on their attendance to an online Cultural Competency course by Centre for Ethnic Health Research (CEHR).
\n \n\n \n \nAs part of the Q-DaPS project (SPCR Project no. 596) University College London hosted two In2Research Placement participants over the summer to work on the project. Kimberly McBride has written a blog about her experience.
\n \n\n \n \nIn our latest episode of 'Public Involvement and Engagement in Practice', Halle Johnson (Public Involvement and Engagement Manager) speaks to Dr Abi Woodward, NIHR SPCR Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London and Sarah McMullen, Research Assistant in the Department of Primary Care and Population Health at University College London about their recent project exploring support for Pakistani carers through social prescribing.
\n \n\n \n \nA study, led by Mental Health Fellow Dr Sarah Steeg, set out to understand the types of services people were in contact with after self-harm, and which groups of people were experiencing possible gaps in care.
\n \n\n \n \nSam Rolfe, the winner of the George Lewith Prize 2024, reflects on his visit to the 52nd Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Annual Scientific Meeting.
\n \n\n \n \nChloe-Nicole Low, one of our SPCR Interns, reflects on how her internship expanded her understanding of research, and left her with skills, connections, and a newfound interest in academic primary care.
\n \n\n \n \nKerstin Nothnagel, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her time at the 2024 Trainees event in Manchester.
\n \n\n \n \nFrancesca Dakin, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her TUTOR-PHC programme visit based at Western University in Canada.
\n \n\n \n \nUsing electronic health records from over 5.1 million children and young people in England, Emma Copeland assessed the safety of COVID-19 vaccination in this age group.
\n \n\n \n \nDr Sinead McDonagh shares details about the STANDD study which is funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research
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