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Developing guidance for researchers on how to involve and partner with ethnically diverse communities in research

This blog and the associated guidance was produced by Aston University and Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC).

SPCR Researcher Spotlight | Dr Ben Bowers & Dr Ralph Kwame Akyea

We 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.

PPIE in Practice - Systematic review of weight loss on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms

In 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.

Marking Milestones: Celebrating Public Involvement on the Shared Commitment Anniversary

NIHR SPCR Research Placement in Malaysia

Read our new blog post by SPCR Post Doctoral Fellow, Ali Hindi. Ali shares insights from their NIHR SPCR research placement in Malaysia—from collaboration & mentoring to cultural connections & long-term partnerships.

PPIE in Practice - Understanding the measurement of postural hypotension in primary care

In 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.

Access to mental health services for children with social work involvement: From research to campaign

Julia Mannes’ NIHR Three Schools’ mental health Fellowship award holder reflects on her experience of the NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Programme.

New Perspectives: Reflections on Cultural Competency Training

Funded by SPCR Alice Burnand and Sarah Griffiths reflect on their attendance to an online Cultural Competency course by Centre for Ethnic Health Research (CEHR).

Reflections on my In2Research placement with the Q-DaPS team

As 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.

PPIE in Practice - Support for Pakistani carers through social prescribing

In 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.

Study suggests care gaps in people seeking help for self-harm

A 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.

George Lewith Prize Winner 2024 | Reflections of the SAPC Conference

Sam 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.

NIHR SPCR Internship at the University of Manchester

Chloe-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.

Co-production, equality, diversity & inclusion at the NIHR School for Primary Care Research Trainee Event 2024

Kerstin Nothnagel, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her time at the 2024 Trainees event in Manchester.

TUTOR-PHC 2024 | Building the Research Networks of the Future

Francesca Dakin, one of our SPCR Trainees, reflects on her TUTOR-PHC programme visit based at Western University in Canada.

Safety of COVID-19 vaccination in children

Using 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.

STanding blood pressure and its AssociatioN with cardiovascular Disease and aDverse events (STANDD)

Dr Sinead McDonagh shares details about the STANDD study which is funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research

Being a Clinical Academic Physiotherapist

Involving the public in electronic health record research: Medication reviews and polypharmacy in primary care

Ruth Jack, Senior Research Fellow at University of Nottingham shares more about how members of the public were involved in her project 'Medication reviews and polypharmacy in primary care' funded by the SPCR. This blog is part of our 'PPIE in Practice Series'.

Reaching and engaging people with long lasting pain: Experiences of a public contributor and research ambassador

In this blog post, John Alexander* reflects on his experience of being involved in a Public Involvement and Engagement project with Sarah Harrisson, Krysia Canvin and Mel Holden from Keele University alongside public co-applicant and expert by experience, Louise Trewern.