Need social care data for your research? CASCID: a directory of 4,084 metrics from 54 UK-based data sources, in one site and accessible to social care experts and non-experts alike, hosted by the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) @lseblogs.bsky.social cataloguesocialcare.uk

Misconceptions and negative attitudes to dementia are widespread on Twitter. Let's work to change attitudes in our communities. evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/negati...

Don't miss this webinar about a new funding scheme to support social care practitioner research projects from the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) @nihrsscr.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sscr-pract...

How do you evaluate impact in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)? Don't miss this free webinar from People in Health West of England This Tuesday 21st October 2025, 13:00-14:30 www.eventbrite.com/e/evaluating...

Being overweight is linked with an increased risk of dementia in new research evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/overwe... via @nihr.bsky.social

Interested in better service provision in the community? Don't miss this research about how to make remote consultations safer evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/how-to... via @nihr.bsky.social

Have questions about research ideas, projects, fellowships or grants? Get answers at this free online webinar from the CAHPR on Mon 20 Oct 2025 12:30 - 13:30 BST www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-i...

Interested in learning difficulties research? Check out high quality studies in the South West, highlighted by CIDER (Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research) @plymuni.bsky.social Tackling issues like outpatient waits, care & inclusion. www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cid...

Do you work in rehabilitation service provision? Do you see people with pubic ramus fractures? Take part in research by completing this survey from @katiejsheehan.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social qmulbusiness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🍂 Autumn opportunities in research highlighted by the CRRN. Join us to join our mailing list and receive our monthly, one-page newsletter with active links forms.office.com/e/BepuRW6Aic

Useful webinar from the UK Data Service Introduction to effective and practical research data management 2 Oct 2025 10:00 - 11:30 essex-university.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Publishing Your Research? Resource for early career researchers from Alzheimer's Society Retreat Dr Johanna Jackson @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social Dr Simon Andrews @babrahaminst.bsky.social Dr Christian Schnell @plosbiology.org Cherie Nyota @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social youtu.be/ACqKndCoM3Q?...

Interested in Improving Dementia Care? Don't miss this video from the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Professor Dame Louise Robinson @newcastleuni.bsky.social shares her priorities from post-diagnostic support to health inequalities. youtu.be/S-oKThfCh8I?...

Feeling stressed? Don't miss this video about tackling stress and imposing boundaries to maintain wellbeing in academia for early career researchers from the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat 2025. Dr Luana Scrivano @manchester.ac.uk youtu.be/4E5LpVEoEmA?...

Think about career development with this video for early career researchers from the @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social ECR Retreat 2025. Explore the transition from researcher to leader, leading through change, and building influence both within and outside academia. youtu.be/2NaADewlJM4?...

Feeling anxious? Don't miss this video about dealing with academic stress for early career researchers from the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat 2025. Dr Ehsan Ezzatpour Ghadim & Dr Frane Vusio from @uniofwarwick youtu.be/_1hfNNLJFfk?...

This week, catch up on video resources for early career researchers from the Alzheimer's Society ECR Retreat 2025. Confidence & self-monitoring in mental health & decision-making Professor Steve Fleming @ucl How the Human Brain Thinks about Itself youtu.be/2VvufHGQVxE?...

Interested in an NIHR professorship? Webinar: Your guide to NIHR Research Professorships: new system and application tips @nihr.bsky.social Thursday 2nd Oct, 10:00 GMT+1 zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don't miss this webinar about funding for researchers interested in adult and children's social care in the UK Weds 1st October, 13:30 -15:30 (GMT+1) @nihr.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/nihr-rpsc-...

🌟 Today, don't miss the online launch of the NIHR National Palliative and End of Life Care Research Incubator, 12:00 – 13:30 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-eve...

Don't miss research development opportunities this week. For example: Webinar: Determining Sample Size in Qualitative Research Led by Professor Julius Sim @KeeleUniversity Weds 24 September 2025, 1-2pm imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We help managers and community practitioners make research a reality in their communities. We provide support, signpost resources, set up mentoring chats and run workshops for local teams or community groups. Email us to find out how we can help you. [email protected]

Forge new connections via CRRN targeted emails & events like the recent CRRN & Vivensa community rehabilitation research event @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social And visit our online tool to connect individuals, organisations and projects researchmap.uk/map #Rehab #RighttoRehab

Looking back on Rehab Awareness Week last week, we are pleased to support community rehab research by connecting people, mentoring practitioners, managers and academics and highlighting research opportunities Join us lnkd.in/ePY8Amk6 #Rehab #RighttoRehab

How can we ensure we get community engagement right? #CommunityResearch Insights from the Vivensa Foundation about how to build trust, share power and make an impact. vivensafoundation.org.uk/award-holder...

Need inspiration for PPIE? #CommunityResearch Creative approaches to community engagement and involvement shared by NIHR ARC Kent Surrey and Sussex @nihrarcs.bsky.social arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog-cr... #CommunityResearch

All you need to know about Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in this informative webinar from the @nihr.bsky.social Research Support Service #CommunityResearch Webinar - Demystifying public and community involvement and engagement youtu.be/TsV8_6ufdl4?...

Many emotions come up in community research when discussing people’s lived experiences of health conditions, services and care. @arc-southlondon.bsky.social shares insights after their webinar exploring feelings arising in public involvement. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... #CommunityResearch

This week at the CRRN we are thinking about the importance of PPIE in research. Check out this video from @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Why You Should Care About Representation In Research - Dr Shadreck Mwale youtu.be/hecaoaVORso?... #CommunityResearch

What does research tell us about brain health and how to reduce the risk of dementia? Podcast – Dr Sarah Kate Smith, Brain Health & Dementia Prevention dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast-dr-s... #ECRdementia

Get physically active in your community. New evidence from University of Cambridge @cambridge.org illustrates the benefits of physical activity, especially for people at risk of heart disease. evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/people... via NIHR evidence @nihr.bsky.social

Look out for the Implementation support toolkit for the management of overweight and obesity from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng2...

The annual cost of brain injury to the UK economy is £43 billion, or 1.5% of GDP according to a new report @UKABIF Community rehab research is vital in addressing the care needs of people with brain injury in the most efficient and cost effective ways. cdn.ymaws.com/ukabif.org.u...

Are you a registered nurse working in a care home? Get involved in research with this study from City St Georges, University of London @citystgeorges.bsky.social Contact [email protected]

See these much needed resources to support people with long term or serious health conditions navigating health and care decisions, social welfare & legal rights. This is a great example of an impactful community research outcome supported by @nihrarcs.bsky.social routestorights.co.uk

Do your community research interests include qualitative exploration of long-term care? @goltc.bsky.social has launched a new qualitative research interest group to join: goltc.org/interest-gro... GOLTC facilitates cross national learning to improve care systems. youtu.be/FHB2ruZrSwY?...

🌟Post-discharge exercise interventions are effective at improving physical function in older adults following acute hospitalisation 🛌🏥🧑‍🦯🚴 Read more in this recent review in The Lancet Healthy Longevity from The Lancet Group www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

How can research help to build age-friendly communities? Don't miss this impact report from @VivensaF Making an impact part 1: Building age-friendly communities vivensafoundation.org.uk/award-holder...

Older people in the North of England tend to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive & lonely. This results in £millions of avoidable NHS costs according to @thenhsa.bsky.social Community rehab research is needed to understand how to help address this. www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/olde...

Research to help care home residents live well is vital for effective community rehab. Check out priorities identified in the PREACH study including better support for residents’ activity and independence www.carehomepriorities.com/headline-res... @herts.ac.uk

Community rehabilitation is vital to address the UK's health inequality gap. The CSP @thecsp.bsky.social made the case at a recent Health Equals Parliamentary Reception www.csp.org.uk/news/2025-07...

Check out this short video tutorial about Multimodal Qualitative Research using smart phones that may be useful when working in the community with hard to reach populations. From the National Centre for Research Methods @ncrm.ac.uk youtu.be/h_9BnwpmzxY?... via @YouTube

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Don't miss this opportunity at the MRC to join their Panel Associate Scheme to observe the funding process, receive mentorship from experienced panel members & gain confidence and skills needed to shape the future of medical research. #GetResearchActive www.ukri.org/blog/insight...

Become an NIHR Academy Ambassador and champion research careers in health and social care Check out these NIHR posters to share at your work place #GetResearchActive www.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel...

Get involved in co-design for a realist synthesis study exploring community rehab pathways following hip fracture surgery. Contact Denise [email protected] for an informal chat about your service. @qmul.bsky.social @ukri.org #GetResearchActive

Join a Research Ethics Committee The Health Research Authority (HRA) are recruiting for health and social care professionals to join their Research Ethics Committees (REC) @hralatest.bsky.social www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/com... #GetResearchActive

Why not plan a rehabilitation research-focused activity in your community on World PT day this September? Check out materials and activities on the World Physiotherapy website world.physio/news/world-p... #GetResearchActive

Work with the HRA Be part of their Inclusion and Diversity Plan development this year @hralatest.bsky.social Email [email protected] to get involved with improving the draft guidelines following on from the previous consultation. www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/new... #GetResearchActive

Join a research focus group about the use of high intensity exercise for stroke survivors in this study at @northumbriauni.bsky.social Contact [email protected] #GetResearchActive