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💙 It's World Cancer Day

CLOCS‑2 recruitment is now live via NIHR’s 🔗https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

We’re studying whether Tesco + Boots loyalty‑card data can help spot early signs linked to cancer.
Are you 18+, UK‑based, NHS‑registered with a Tesco/Boots card? Look out for your invite ✨
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Do you have a great idea for a mental health research project but aren’t sure how to take the next step? Look no further than the NIHR’s Research Support Service – free, tailored, expert advice for researchers on all aspects of developing and writing a research funding application. 📢
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February 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
NIHR's Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme is looking to fund research about the use of light therapy in care/nursing homes. Apply here: buff.ly/Jq0bLyk

🌟This funding opportunity addresses the 16th priority from the Mental Health and the Body Clock Priority Setting Partnership (PSP).
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
You may have seen our exciting announcement about Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and M-RIC working with DATAMIND to further establish a Secure Data Environment for NIHR’s UK Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration.

Learn more about our plans for 2026: https://ow.ly/FO9K50XLwMW
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We have a fantastic milestone to celebrate – we have recruited 991 people to our latest @nihr.bsky.social funded Snacktivity™ trial.

We are hugely grateful to NIHR's Be Part of Research and the 46 NHS sites who helped with our recruitment, the Snacktivity™ team and our wonderful participants.
December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Did you see our recent exciting news?

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded funding by the NIHR to establish a groundbreaking Secure Data Environment for NIHR’s Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC).

Read more: https://ow.ly/Nclq50XpelN
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Exciting news!

We are pleased to announce that Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded funding by the NIHR to establish a groundbreaking Secure Data Environment for NIHR’s Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC).

Read more: https://ow.ly/Nclq50XpelN
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thinking of applying for one of NIHR's research funding opportunities: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-oppo...

Get in touch with the NIHR RSS to get access to a national network of research and methods experts to help you to develop your application👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
With thanks to the Centre for Perioperative Care, Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social, NHS England's Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme @nhsgirft.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk and NIHR's Central London Patient Safety Research Collaboration, for their support for the framework
September 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Funding awarded through NIHR’s Three Schools Prevention Programme will allow researchers, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Bolton Council to work with Greater Manchester community partners to analyse how MECC training helps local authority, health & social care staff reduce health inequalities. (4/4)
September 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NIHR’s Vee Mapunde talks about the biggest opportunities for health tech in the NHS and shares advice for innovators on providing evidence, engaging users, and accelerating adoption.

Check out the interview 👉
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#DigitalHealth #NHSInnovation #HealthTech
August 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
So I did a podcast for #NIHR's #HealthTech #Research Centre for #BrainInjury, talking abt misreps of BI & #coma in #literature, #film & #media... & why it matters! Huge thanks to @thepiercy.bsky.social for inviting me & for using an old photo of me with a more precocious hairline & ungrizzled beard:
August 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
NIHR's Public Health Research Programme is funding research evaluating the effects of interventions on the mental, and/or physical aspects of Veterans' health. The research specification aligns with the Veterans' Health PSP's Top research priorities.
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July 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The government is planning to speed up clinical trials in the UK and use the NIHR's Be Part of Research service on the NHS App best suited to their interests and needs.

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#healthcare #publichealth #technology #nhsapp #clinicaltrials
Government to speed up clinical trials
It takes 100 days to set up a trial in Spain, but around 250 days in the NHS. The plan will see commercial clinical trial set-up times fall to 150 days or less by March next year.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
NIHR’s Vee Mapunde talks about the biggest opportunities for health tech in the NHS and shares advice for innovators on providing evidence, engaging users, and accelerating adoption.

Check out the interview 👉
bit.ly/3Bp2zqH

#DigitalHealth #NHSInnovation #HealthTech
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚨 Funding call! NIHR’s Three Schools Prevention Research Programme offers up to £190k for projects tackling health & care prevention. Apply by 30 Sept 2025. #NIHR #ResearchFunding #PublicHealth

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NIHR Three Research Schools Prevention Programme – Research Projects
Up to £190k available for prevention research through NIHR’s Three Schools. Cross-school collaboration essential. Apply by 30 Sept 2025.
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June 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
We're marking the NIHR's Red4Research campaign today, celebrating research which has improved treatments and care! 🎉🎈
Have a look at the NHS R&D Forum for more information on this years #Red4Research campaign
👉 tinyurl.com/4e8f85ks

@nihr.bsky.social @sussexpartnership.bsky.social
Red4Research - 2025 - NHS R&D Forum
#Red4Research brings together all those participating, supporting, and undertaking research. On the front line and behind the scenes incredible research teams collectively work on health and social ca...
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June 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Carers Week kicks off today! Did you know unpaid carers are often overlooked in health research? Research can only be meaningful if everyone is included.

Check out @NIHR's guidance on why this matters 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/why-it-...

#CarersWeek #ResearchEquity
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June 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Delighted to have been part of NIHR’s flagship conference, Biomarker Accelerator, at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social where our CSO, Dr. Daniel Wise, was among experts invited to present and discuss the crucial role biomarker development is playing in our journey toward improved diagnostics.
May 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On 2nd May our CSO, Dr. Daniel Wise, shall be speaking at Biomarker Accelerator Conference 2025, NIHR's flagship event in the field of biomarker research, hosted at Imperial College. Join us if you can for a full conference programme centred on translatable research. bit.ly/3RxCieU #OurImperial
Biomarker Accelerator Conference 2025 | Origin Sciences
📢Our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Daniel Wise, has been invited to speak at this year's Biomarker Accelerator Conference hosted by Imperial College, London. The event takes place on 2nd May and ...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
NIHR’s Vee Mapunde talks about the biggest opportunities for health tech in the NHS and shares advice for innovators on providing evidence, engaging users, and accelerating adoption.

Check out the interview 👉
bit.ly/3Bp2zqH

#DigitalHealth #NHSInnovation #HealthTech
April 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌍✨ Incredible discussions & connections at the NIHR's National Priority Programme for Adult Social Care & Social Work event!

From well-being in care homes to digital innovation & strengths-based approaches, we explored the future of social care.

A huge thanks to all attendees!

#socialcare
April 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations to Prof @soniajohnson1.bsky.social who has been appointed as National Institute for Health and Care Research @nihr.bsky.social Senior Investigator in the NIHR’s 2025 round of awards:
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
UCL researchers named as NIHR Senior Investigators in 2025
Five UCL researchers have been appointed or re-appointed as National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators in the NIHR’s 2025 round of awards.
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March 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
📢 Funding Opportunity!

NIHR's Public Health Research Programme has launched a call for research around children and young people's mental health, mentioning the priorities from the JLA PSP in Mental Health in Children and Young People.

Apply via: buff.ly/bnNxsbg

🗓️ Closing date: 15/08/25
Funding Opportunity: Children and young people’s mental health
Our Public Health Research (PHR) Programme is looking to fund research which evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in supporting the promotion and protection of the mental health of babies, children and young people.
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March 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Have you got a passion for research and want to help shape funding decisions?

NIHR’s opened a wide range of opportunities to join decision-making committees across multiple research programmes.

For details about the opportunities and how to apply see x.com/NIHRresearch...
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March 22, 2025 at 6:27 AM