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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
Bicester First Aid Unit closing early Saturday 20 May
News published on May 19, 2023
Bicester First Aid Unit will close at 4pm instead of 11pm on Saturday 20 May. It will reopen at 8.30am on Sunday 21 May until 11pm as usual.
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
The Oxford Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team are moving
News published on May 17, 2023
From Wednesday 31 May, the Oxford Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team will be relocating. Their new location will be situated in the Manzil Resource Centre, Manzil Way, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 1XE.
Relocation of Abingdon Out of Hours
News published on May 17, 2023
Oxford Health’s Abingdon out of hours service is relocating from 17 May 2023.
OHFT Clinical Research Facility (CRF) staff member joins coronation celebrations!
News published on May 16, 2023
NHS staff had the opportunity to be part of history during the recent celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. During the procession which took place on May 6 2023, 200 NHS staff had access to seats in recognition of the dedication, service and impact of hundreds of thousands of NHS … Read more
Witney and Abingdon Minor Injury Units are now closed for the evening
News published on May 15, 2023
If you need help visit NHS111 online first where you will be given the most appropriate advice.
Westgate Centre visitors learn about Oxford’s ground-breaking research
News published on May 12, 2023
Hundreds of visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre on Wednesday 10 May were able to find out about the world-class healthcare research that is currently taking place in Oxford. The Westgate’s Leiden Square was taken over by the city’s two NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (BRC), whose researchers showcased the work they are doing to tackle health … Read more
International Nurses Day 2023!
News published on May 12, 2023
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every 12th May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and is an opportunity for us to celebrate our nurses and their unwavering commitment to making a difference to people’s lives.