Dr Ben Bowers
@drbenbowers.bsky.social
Assistant Professor - University of Cambridge │ Hon. Nurse Consultant Palliative Care │ Deputy Theme Lead PEoLC - NIHR ARC East of England. *Views my own*
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Dr Ben Bowers
@drbenbowers.bsky.social
· Jun 19
‘We've Taken on a More Advanced Clinical Role’: A Multimethod Study of Community Nurses' Extended Roles in Palliative Care
Aim To explore community nurses' experiences of changes to their roles in palliative and end-of-life care. Design An e-survey was followed by focus groups. Methods Fifty-one community nurses wit...
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Our must read research is out - "We've Taken on a More Advanced Clinical Role": Community Nurses' Extended Roles in Palliative Care. @jadvnursing.bsky.social
Pls share! Open access:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@theqicn.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social
Pls share! Open access:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@theqicn.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social
Access our new research paper in BJGP on learning from injectable medication incident reports in the community. We highlight the potential of cross-organisational targets to visit within 2 hours in a crisis
Patient safety involving injectable medication in community end-of-life care needs improvements in symptom control care to ensure access to assessment, prescriptions, continuity & rapid visits to administer medication doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @drbenbowers.bsky.social @dphpc.bsky.social @eng.cam.ac.uk
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Access our new research paper in BJGP on learning from injectable medication incident reports in the community. We highlight the potential of cross-organisational targets to visit within 2 hours in a crisis
Our new paper revealing the often under-reported harms in end-of-life care, within reported incidents. This inhibits systems learning and downplays the patient and family voice
Hidden harms in #End-Of-Life injectable symptom control #HealthCare: many patient safety incidents reported as 'no harm' contain descriptions of physical/psychological harm experienced by patients and families doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @drbenbowers.bsky.social @carsonstevens.bsky.social #PrimaryCare
Revealing the hidden harms in end-of-life care: a mixed-methods characterisation of reported safety incidents involving injectable symptom control medication | British Journal of General Practice
doi.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Our new paper revealing the often under-reported harms in end-of-life care, within reported incidents. This inhibits systems learning and downplays the patient and family voice
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To mark the NIHR 20th anniversary, the #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prize has launched, celebrating individuals whose work is shaping the future of health and care research.
Win a £10,000 professional development prize.
Find out more about each prize and how to apply! 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr20-...
Win a £10,000 professional development prize.
Find out more about each prize and how to apply! 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr20-...
January 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM
To mark the NIHR 20th anniversary, the #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prize has launched, celebrating individuals whose work is shaping the future of health and care research.
Win a £10,000 professional development prize.
Find out more about each prize and how to apply! 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr20-...
Win a £10,000 professional development prize.
Find out more about each prize and how to apply! 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr20-...
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FREE webinar on out-of-hours end-of-life care
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
FREE webinar on out-of-hours end-of-life care
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
FREE webinar on out-of-hours end-of-life care
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
FREE webinar on out-of-hours end-of-life care
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
📅 Thursday 5th March 1.00-2.30pm
🖥️ Online via Teams
📊Short talks on the latest research & evidence plus a panel discussion - with me, Kate Heaps, Therese Johansson, Joanna Davies and Alice Firth
Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/facul...
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Patient safety involving injectable medication in community end-of-life care needs improvements in symptom control care to ensure access to assessment, prescriptions, continuity & rapid visits to administer medication doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @drbenbowers.bsky.social @dphpc.bsky.social @eng.cam.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Patient safety involving injectable medication in community end-of-life care needs improvements in symptom control care to ensure access to assessment, prescriptions, continuity & rapid visits to administer medication doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @drbenbowers.bsky.social @dphpc.bsky.social @eng.cam.ac.uk
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🆕 It’s an unpleasant irony that patients can’t get a GP appointment when they want one but GPs are also struggling to find NHS work. So what lies behind this underemployment of GPs in England? New paper from @becksfisher.bsky.social
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/why...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/why...
Why does England have unemployed GPs when patients can’t get GP appointments?
With public satisfaction with general practice at an all-time low and patients frustrated by how difficult it is to secure a GP appointment, it is a troubling irony that many GPs are struggling to fin...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
🆕 It’s an unpleasant irony that patients can’t get a GP appointment when they want one but GPs are also struggling to find NHS work. So what lies behind this underemployment of GPs in England? New paper from @becksfisher.bsky.social
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/why...
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/why...
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📣 Two exciting roles with our @arceastofengland.bsky.social team to apply for by Monday 9 February!
If you want to develop #research capacity in the #EastofEngland, or co-lead our ARC with your research expertise and vision to drive impact and benefit for our communities - then consider applying! 👇
If you want to develop #research capacity in the #EastofEngland, or co-lead our ARC with your research expertise and vision to drive impact and benefit for our communities - then consider applying! 👇
🚀We are hiring!
As we prepare for the next ARC EoE from April 2026, we are excited to open two opportunities within our leadership team:
🔵ARC EoE Co-Director➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
🔵Research Capacity Development Co‑Lead➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
⚠️Apply by 9 Feb 2026
As we prepare for the next ARC EoE from April 2026, we are excited to open two opportunities within our leadership team:
🔵ARC EoE Co-Director➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
🔵Research Capacity Development Co‑Lead➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
⚠️Apply by 9 Feb 2026
January 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
📣 Two exciting roles with our @arceastofengland.bsky.social team to apply for by Monday 9 February!
If you want to develop #research capacity in the #EastofEngland, or co-lead our ARC with your research expertise and vision to drive impact and benefit for our communities - then consider applying! 👇
If you want to develop #research capacity in the #EastofEngland, or co-lead our ARC with your research expertise and vision to drive impact and benefit for our communities - then consider applying! 👇
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🫂 More people choose to die at home, making community end‑of‑life care vital
Our #research into anticipatory prescribing drove change across 15 locations in the UK, improving practices, rapid med access & carer training
Read more ➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
#HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland
Our #research into anticipatory prescribing drove change across 15 locations in the UK, improving practices, rapid med access & carer training
Read more ➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
#HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🫂 More people choose to die at home, making community end‑of‑life care vital
Our #research into anticipatory prescribing drove change across 15 locations in the UK, improving practices, rapid med access & carer training
Read more ➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
#HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland
Our #research into anticipatory prescribing drove change across 15 locations in the UK, improving practices, rapid med access & carer training
Read more ➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
#HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland
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The large drop in immigration seen in today's ONS data will likely have huge consequences for social care.
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
Falling immigration presents problems for social care sector
Cyril Lobont responds to new immigration data from the Office for National Statistics.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The large drop in immigration seen in today's ONS data will likely have huge consequences for social care.
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
Sign up to hear about our latest research on improving end-of-life care and future projects and collaboration opportunities. Our research team is part of PELiCam in the Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sign up to hear about our latest research on improving end-of-life care and future projects and collaboration opportunities. Our research team is part of PELiCam in the Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge.
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📣We have just published our new ICNO report highlighting a concerning hidden “trap-door” in nursing careers, with many experienced nurses being pushed into lower-band roles due to burnout, restructuring and inflexible conditions.
Read the report here👉: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read the report here👉: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📣We have just published our new ICNO report highlighting a concerning hidden “trap-door” in nursing careers, with many experienced nurses being pushed into lower-band roles due to burnout, restructuring and inflexible conditions.
Read the report here👉: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read the report here👉: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Sign up to hear about our latest research on improving end-of-life care and future projects and collaboration opportunities. Our research team is part of PELiCam in the Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge.
Sign up here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sign up here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Sign up to hear about our latest research on improving end-of-life care and future projects and collaboration opportunities. Our research team is part of PELiCam in the Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge.
Sign up here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Did you know that there's a wide range of scholarships, grants and bursaries at Cambridge for postgraduate study? Here are just a few of them.
Tap for a complete guide: https://bit.ly/4oOClBT
🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
Tap for a complete guide: https://bit.ly/4oOClBT
🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Did you know that there's a wide range of scholarships, grants and bursaries at Cambridge for postgraduate study? Here are just a few of them.
Tap for a complete guide: https://bit.ly/4oOClBT
🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
Tap for a complete guide: https://bit.ly/4oOClBT
🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
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I’m seeking interview participants for my PhD study about patient safety in non-conveyance. If you had an ambulance out for yourself or someone you care for, I’d love to talk to you. Please see ad for details. Please share @lavendercrew.bsky.social @carsonstevens.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I’m seeking interview participants for my PhD study about patient safety in non-conveyance. If you had an ambulance out for yourself or someone you care for, I’d love to talk to you. Please see ad for details. Please share @lavendercrew.bsky.social @carsonstevens.bsky.social
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I’ve been working on an investigation across multiple services caring for the same person. Whilst I won’t share specifics, the common themes of communication and sufficient resources to deliver person centred holistic care has cropped up.
www.nursinginpractice.com/community-nu...
www.nursinginpractice.com/community-nu...
District nurses demand support to prevent patient suffering
Those from across the nursing community have taken to social media to warn of patient risks and suffering caused by underfunding
www.nursinginpractice.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’ve been working on an investigation across multiple services caring for the same person. Whilst I won’t share specifics, the common themes of communication and sufficient resources to deliver person centred holistic care has cropped up.
www.nursinginpractice.com/community-nu...
www.nursinginpractice.com/community-nu...
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Our amazing colleague Becks Daniels BEM is nearing the end of her year-long '12 in 12' fundraising challenge! 👏
A reminder that all proceeds go to our Support for Nurse programme which provides support to nurses in times of need. 💜
Read more and donate here -👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...
A reminder that all proceeds go to our Support for Nurse programme which provides support to nurses in times of need. 💜
Read more and donate here -👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...
QNI Support for Nurses #12in12
Help Rebecca Daniels raise money to support The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing
www.justgiving.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our amazing colleague Becks Daniels BEM is nearing the end of her year-long '12 in 12' fundraising challenge! 👏
A reminder that all proceeds go to our Support for Nurse programme which provides support to nurses in times of need. 💜
Read more and donate here -👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...
A reminder that all proceeds go to our Support for Nurse programme which provides support to nurses in times of need. 💜
Read more and donate here -👉 www.justgiving.com/page/rebecca...
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Research Associate (Fixed Term, full-time post). Come work with me and amazing colleagues at University of Cambridge. An excellent post for a dynamic post doctoral researcher and thinker...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
www.cam.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Research Associate (Fixed Term, full-time post). Come work with me and amazing colleagues at University of Cambridge. An excellent post for a dynamic post doctoral researcher and thinker...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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💡New Nuffield Trust report evidences the decline in District Nursing and makes recommendations for the future.
Read more of our response here 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read the report here 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/dis...
Read more of our response here 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read the report here 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/dis...
NEW REPORT: Government plans to move more #NHS care into the community and out of hospitals won’t be achievable unless action is taken to address the problems facing #DistrictNursing. 👩⚕️
📉 The supply of district nurses is plummeting while demand for care has risen. Read the report: buff.ly/gezemDJ
📉 The supply of district nurses is plummeting while demand for care has risen. Read the report: buff.ly/gezemDJ
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
💡New Nuffield Trust report evidences the decline in District Nursing and makes recommendations for the future.
Read more of our response here 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read the report here 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/dis...
Read more of our response here 👉 qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Read the report here 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/dis...
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QICN Chief Executive @stephlawrence.bsky.social has commented on the CQC's new State of Care report in @nursinginpractice.bsky.social . Read more 👇
CQC issues warning over shortage of district nurses buff.ly/flf2hMB
CQC issues warning over shortage of district nurses
A shortage of district nurses is driving ‘task-based’ care, the healthcare watchdog has warned in a new report.
www.nursinginpractice.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
QICN Chief Executive @stephlawrence.bsky.social has commented on the CQC's new State of Care report in @nursinginpractice.bsky.social . Read more 👇
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Call for abstracts on any topic relating to research and educational activities in primary care! 👇
Are you a researcher, practitioner, educator or public partners? Submit your abstracts and workshops for the @sapcacuk South East Conference 2026 by 8 November 2025.
Join us in Cambridge on 29-30 January 2026.
Read more here:
www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026...
Join us in Cambridge on 29-30 January 2026.
Read more here:
www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026...
October 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Call for abstracts on any topic relating to research and educational activities in primary care! 👇
Research Associate (Fixed Term, full-time post). Come work with me and amazing colleagues at University of Cambridge. An excellent post for a dynamic post doctoral researcher and thinker...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
www.cam.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Research Associate (Fixed Term, full-time post). Come work with me and amazing colleagues at University of Cambridge. An excellent post for a dynamic post doctoral researcher and thinker...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Community, Primary and Social Care Nurses, do you have an innovative idea that uses gardens and gardening to benefit people's health?
Applications are open for the NGS Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship Programme 2026 until Sunday 2nd November.
Apply now! 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...
Applications are open for the NGS Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship Programme 2026 until Sunday 2nd November.
Apply now! 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Community, Primary and Social Care Nurses, do you have an innovative idea that uses gardens and gardening to benefit people's health?
Applications are open for the NGS Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship Programme 2026 until Sunday 2nd November.
Apply now! 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...
Applications are open for the NGS Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship Programme 2026 until Sunday 2nd November.
Apply now! 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...
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✨We’re delighted to share the updated edition of our “Community Nurse Lifespan” poster – celebrating the vital role community nurses play at every stage of life, from pre-conception to older age.
Find out more and download it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more and download it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
September 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
✨We’re delighted to share the updated edition of our “Community Nurse Lifespan” poster – celebrating the vital role community nurses play at every stage of life, from pre-conception to older age.
Find out more and download it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Find out more and download it here 👉 : qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...