Conference registration is now open for the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) South East Conference! Join our insightful two-day event, centred on 'Advancing equity in primary care: building healthier communities together'. Register below: onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/conferences-...

Saturday (tomorrow) is the deadline for abstracts to the Society for Academic Primary Care conference, South East. Don’t forget to submit yours! We hope you can join us in January 2026!

📢New study, co-authored by Steve Morris and Lina Massou, examining how to monitor and measure the effectiveness and cost of peer-support schemes for social care in prisons. 🔗Read the full article here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @pcucambridge.bsky.social @dphpc.bsky.social

There's still time to submit your abstracts! Find out more: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026

Introducing the Keynote Speakers for the The Society for Academic Primary Care [@sapc.ac.uk] South East 2026 Conference: ⭐ Professor Frances Mair [@francesmair.bsky.social] ⭐ Professor Daksha Trivedi ⭐ Dr Charlotte Paddison Read about our speakers: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026...

The ‘big shift’ from hospitals to communities Join us for an insightful annual lecture with Professor Martin Knapp, Prof of Health and Social Care Policy, London School of Economics [@lsehealthpolicy.bsky.social] 6 Nov | 12:30 PM | Online www.cchsr.phpc.cam.ac.uk/index.php/20...

Unfortunately the seminar has been postponed. We'll let you know as soon as the event is rescheduled.

Introducing the Keynote Speakers for the The Society for Academic Primary Care [@sapc.ac.uk] South East 2026 Conference: ⭐ Professor Frances Mair [@francesmair.bsky.social] ⭐ Professor Daksha Trivedi ⭐ Dr Charlotte Paddison Read about our speakers: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026...

How will the NHS make the ‘big shift’ from hospitals to communities? Join us for an insightful annual lecture Professor Martin Knapp: ➡️ 6 Nov | 12:30 PM UK Time | Online www.cchsr.phpc.cam.ac.uk/index.php/20...

Earlier this month, Professor Robbie Duschinsky [@robbieduschinsky.bsky.social] held an event to mark the launch of his new book, Developments in Attachment Research. Access Robbie's book for free here: academic.oup.com/book/60504

Thank you and welcome to everyone that has connected with us on BlueSky over the past month. We are excited to be widening our connections here and are thankful for all of you for adding us to your network. Look out for our news and updates, as we will for you!

We are thrilled to welcome three outstanding keynote speakers to the Society for Academic Primary Care South East 2026 Conference: ⭐ Professor Frances Mair @francesmair.bsky.social ⭐ Professor Daksha Trivedi ⭐ Dr Charlotte Paddison Read about our speakers: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026...

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...

What do apple trees, Nobel Prizes, cows, and world-changing innovation all have in common? Well, they're all part of a new animated journey across one of Europe’s most extraordinary places, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. youtu.be/2K7Txdwb_k4

Call for abstracts on any topic relating to research and educational activities in primary care! 👇

The first UK-based analysis of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake during pregnancy and its association with perinatal outcomes has found no evidence of increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among vaccinated women. Read more: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/news/new-stu...

There's still time to submit your abstracts to the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) South East 2026 Conference! Send us your presentation, workshop and creative enquiry abstracts on 'advancing equity in primary care: building healthier communities together’: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026

🎉We're pleased to share that @arceastofengland.bsky.social, hosted by @cpft-nhs.bsky.social, has secured £15.3m from @nihr.bsky.social to deliver impactful applied research tackling health & care inequalities and improving outcomes for all over the next 5 years. 🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

Sign up for tomorrow's hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar with Professor Danny Dorling of @ox.ac.uk. He'll be discussing the politics of epidemiology & public health in the UK 📅 Wed 15 October, 1 PM (UK) Register - buff.ly/wblZfOx @dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social

A new study led by our Long-Term Conditions Research Group has found that psychosocial and exercise interventions contribute to improving the lives of patients with lupus. Read the article in the thread below. #Lupus #Fatigue #MentalHealth #Pilates #PatientSupport 1/2 🧵

Submit your abstracts to the Society for Academic Primary Care South East 2026 Conference! We are now accepting submissions for presentations, workshops and creative enquiries for SAPC SE 2026, taking place on 29-30 January 2026 in Cambridge. Read more: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026...

Jack Smith, an expert-by-experience and visiting researcher in our Applied Social Science Group, has published an article in the Big Issue on their experience in the care system and struggles with mental health. www.bigissue.com/opinion/ment...

🚨 New research: Mental health services are failing young people with social work involvement. Our study shows they are more likely to be turned away, outsourced to other services, or have their liberty restricted. Learn more: www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...

⏰Its time to submit your abstracts to the The Society for Academic Primary Care South East Conference 2026! 📆Deadline: 8 November 2025 Find out more here: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026... @sapc.ac.uk @pcucambridge.bsky.social #PHPC #PCU #SAPC

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...

Bella Madden, our public research partner, shares a heartfelt poem on anticipatory injectable medications in end-of-life care. The poem accompanies a new research paper exploring family carers experiences with these practices. youtu.be/fHoAaiPG6C8 Read more: doi.org/10.1177/1744...

Read Markus's innovative service evaluation - Pharmacist-­ led medical therapy in primary care has the potential to significantly improve optimal management in heart failure, reduce cardiovascular mortality and improve quality of life. Full paper: bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/bmjq...

Register for our webinar on Tuesday 16 Sept, 11am-12pm, where will be discussing the pressing issue of timely access to end-of-life medication 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1dfcdf...

‘Attachment research gave some indication where we could start in trying to parent our seriously unwell daughter’ Professor Robbie Duschinsky reflects on parenting a profoundly unwell and disabled child whilst undertaking research. Read the full story: www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

(1/5) This July and August, @mrcepid.bsky.social members have been working in Singapore with Cambridge CARES, NUS and NTU on Health-Driven Design for Cities (HD4), an ambitious research collaboration seeking to discover how best to design urban environments that support health.

Could an app help change your health? Users of the NHS Active 10 app, designed to encourage people to become more active, immediately increased their amount of brisk and non-brisk walking upon using the app, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge.

📢 Save the Date! The Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge, will host the Society for Academic Primary Care South East 2026 Conference, on 29-30 January at Madingley Hall, Cambridge. Visit our website for more info: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/sapc-se-2026 #PCU #SAPCSE2026 @pcucambridge.bsky.social

📢 Save the Date The University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit will host the SAPC [@sapcacuk] South East 2026 Conference. 🗓️ 29–30 Jan, Madingley Hall, Cambridge This year’s conference theme is 'Advancing equity in primary care: building healthier communities together'.

💡Are you preparing to present your research at an upcoming conference? Or curious what presenting at a research conferences involves? Registered Nurse and Clinical Academic Prof Candy McCabe provides her top tips in this helpful, comprehensive guide.📝 👉 qicn.org.uk/things-to-co...

Do you have an autoimmune disease? Help researchers at University of Cambridge understand what triggers or prevents your flares with our anonymous survey to improve care: bit.ly/4kOQeyg The survey will close on Friday 18 July 2025!

With the NHS 10-Year launched today, new RAND Europe research supported by @wellcometrust.bsky.social highlights research & innovation as essential factors enabling NHS transformation, from better care to workforce & economic resilience. Read the report: www.rand.org/pubs/researc...

We welcome publication of the new 10-year health plan. We're here to build evidence in line with the plan through projects like: • Evaluating ambient voice technology and launching a new online community • Supporting design and planning of large-scale change programmes Find out more: ths.im/4laMCq3

New guidance helps clinicians talk about uncertain prognoses with older adults facing complex health needs. Co-designed by researchers & patients, the recommendations aim to improve care of people in uncertain health circumstances. Read more below: www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/news/cambrid...

We are pleased to announce that Dr Ben Bowers has been appointed to the role of Assistant Professor of Primary Care within the PCU. In this new role, Dr Bowers will continue to address complex, system-wide end-of-life care problems and improve dying care at home. 1/2 🧵

Your experience matters! 📢 We're researching the triggers that flare-up rheumatology conditions. Shape future care and share your experience in our anonymous survey: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you a #communitynurse in the UK? Our researchers are investigating what proportion of community nurses’ work involves providing care for people in their last year of life. Share your views with our anonymous survey by 30th June: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you a community nurse in the UK? We are investigating what proportion of community nurses’ daily work involves providing care for people in their last year of life. Share your input in this 10-minute anonymous survey to help influence change: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Although there are record numbers of appointments, patient satisfaction with access to NHS general practice is decreasing. We reviewed & sorted 449 sources into a themed, curated catalogue of interventions to help guide improvement. THIS summary: ths.im/44njDJG Full paper: ths.im/4lgXkew

Here is the evidence base for anticipatory prescribing in one place. It feels apt to share right now - what can be done to help with effective end-of-life symptom control too! new.express.adobe.com/webpage/8yok... @arceastofengland.bsky.social @pcucambridge.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social

What do GPs think about risk tools for cancer referrals? #PrimaryCare A new study led by researchers at the PCU explores UK GPs' views on integrating cancer risk tools into everyday practice and their real-world challenges. Read the study here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Big ideas. Global thinkers. Real reform. Registration is open for the 6th International Health Care Reform Thought Leaders Meeting! Join and discuss the future of reform in health care. Taking place 18–19 Sept | Møller Institute, Cambridge UK www.eventbrite.com.au/e/6th-intern... #GlobalHealth

📢 Care Home nurses, care staff & managers in the UK Help us improve access to end of life symptom management medications in UK care homes youtu.be/ckCT8CzM7BA Share your experiences by completing this short survey 👉 bit.ly/cinch25 @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @pcucambridge.bsky.social

Interested in a career on Campus? Want to learn more about working in health and life sciences? Join us on 21st June at our Jobs and Careers Fair to meet employers and join free workshops on employment skills and how to apply for a job in the NHS. cambridge-biomedical.com/event/cbc-jo...

We've co-designed practice recommendations for communicating prognostic uncertainties in advanced multimorbidity. See here for the paper: rdcu.be/enwFr @pcucambridge.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @apmposts.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social

New and extended roles in end of life care: @drbenbowers.bsky.social presenting his study of UK community nurses post-pandemic experiences @arceastofengland.bsky.social @pcucambridge.bsky.social #EAPC2025