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Participation in health and care research
News published on June 29, 2023
The number of people taking part in life-changing research reaches almost one million
Cutting-edge research equipment and technology
News published on June 28, 2023
More than £96m awarded to NHS for cutting-edge research equipment
More than 37,000 volunteer in Oxford health research studies
News published on June 27, 2023
New figures show more than 37,000 participants volunteered for health research studies supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in Oxfordshire in the 12 months from April 2022
More than 9,200 participants volunteer for Buckinghamshire research
News published on June 27, 2023
New figures show more than 9,200 participants volunteered for health research studies supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network in Buckinghamshire last year.
The Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF) shines at Oxford Pride 2023
News published on June 15, 2023
Why is diversity and inclusion important in research? The role of research in improving health outcomes is widely acknowledged. A lack of inclusivity in research can result in health inequalities, as suitable treatments are identified for some communities and not for others. Therefore, it is imperative that researchers strive for diversity and representation within groups … Read more
Sign up to be contacted about taking part in health research studies
News published on June 7, 2023
People interested in taking part in health research studies are being encouraged to sign up to a new service which notifies them about trials they could join. More than 150,000 people have registered for free at the Be Part of Research website to be contacted about studies into conditions that interest them, for example depression or … Read more
Oxford Health plays a leading role in £42.7m research effort to find innovative new treatments for mental illness
News published on May 26, 2023
Research with the potential to change the lives of millions around the world suffering with mental illness has received a boost with the announcement of £42.7m of government funding.
Calling all parents with Bi-polar Disorder – Lancaster University study
News published on May 23, 2023
Lancaster University are looking for participants to take part in a research study exploring the effectiveness of an online intervention for parents with bipolar disorder. The IBPI (Integrated Bipolar Parenting Intervention) is an online tool that combines parenting support with helpful strategies for managing bipolar. The IBPI tool has been developed with the aim of helping … Read more
Buckinghamshire data scientist back at work thanks to depression trial drug
News published on May 23, 2023
A data scientist who was able to return to work after taking medication for severe depression as part of a research trial has urged others to consider taking part in studies to shape the future of healthcare. Aylesbury’s Gulliver Waite said his mood, energy levels and sleep was improved by taking Parkinson’s disease drug pramipexole … Read more
Recruitment for the NIHR Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study extended to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
News published on May 19, 2023
The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study, led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health BioResource and researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with researchers at Ulster University, University of Edinburgh, and Cardiff University, is a project set up to support studies exploring risk factors for depression … Read more