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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
You can support the event by making a donation on www.justgiving.com/page/praveen... This year’s tournament is dedicated to the memory of my dear friend Steve Miller (OT at UWE) whom we sadly lost in 2016. Remembering Steve and celebrating the values of friendship, resilience and community support.
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Praveen's fundraiser for Bristol After Stroke
Help Praveen Kumar raise money to support Bristol After Stroke
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Pleased to share the Blog on our community work and forthcoming 9th Annual Badminton charity Tournament on 21st Nov 2026 at UWE Centre for sports. blogs.uwe.ac.uk/research-ext...
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Fundraising, Recognition and Sports Day for Stroke Survivors | Research and External Engagement
Next Steps with Bristol After Stroke (BAS) Many stroke survivors become less active after discharge from formal rehabilitation despite evidence that ongoing ...
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am Dr Praveen Kumar, Associate Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation, Theme Lead for The Assessment, Care, Treatment in Neurology (ACTiON)within the CHCR. I will be managing the CHCR BlueSky account and would be delighted to showcase the excellent work taking place across the centre.
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
❗️ Register now to hear about some of the fantastic Health and Care Workforce research we're doing:
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
❗️ Register now to hear about some of the fantastic Health and Care Workforce research we're doing:
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We're really excited for the REACH @reachbristol.bsky.social annual showcase in October this year. Fantastic line up below, free to attend, register now! 👇 #paramedic #emergency #urgent #care #impact #evidence #policy #research
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📢 New opportunity at Dorothy House hospice: Senior Researcher in Supportive & Palliative Care. Lead impactful research to improve care for people with limiting conditions and at end of life. 📍 Winsley/Hybrid | 30 hrs/4 days Closing: 14 Sept. careers.dorothyhouse.org.uk/vacancies/se...
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Senior Researcher
Job Vacancy for a Senior Researcher at Winsley, Wiltshire with salary £52000 - £62000 per annum + Generous holidays, Pension
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
📢New scoping review! Non-pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue in people living with chronic #musculoskeletal conditions Congratulations @katiefishpool.bsky.social and team👏 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42551993/ #msk #mskfatigue
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Non-pharmacological interventions for managing fatigue across the lifespan of people living with chronic musculoskeletal conditions: a scoping review - PubMed
Few studies have examined how combining single-component interventions can support person-centred fatigue management, and many populations have been excluded from research. To tailor interventions for people with MSK conditions, it is essential to understand how individual characteristics interact w …
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SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🚀 Here they are! The top 10 priorities for research in same day, urgent and emergency care 🚑 as identified as part of our priority setting partnership in association with the @jameslindalliance.bsky.social @bethjonesresearch.bsky.social @nickiwalsh.bsky.social @chcr-uwe.bsky.social
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Calling #HCPs in #Rheumatology! Join @ndosie.bsky.social & a panel of nurses to learn good practice & skills to support patients to understand & manage conditions that require drug therapy @arthritisuk.bsky.social 📅 30 Sept 2026 🕖 7-8pm 💻 Online MSTeams secure.arthritis-uk.org/page/192854/...
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SKILLs Session: Involving patients to improve treatment outcomes - Arthritis UK
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NHS BNSSG ICB Research @bnssgresearch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Hello pop pickers! Follow @surgeworkforce.bsky.social to see the workforce-tastic top 10 of priorities in Urgent and Emergency Care research. Congratulations to the SURGE team on a great start to the project. We're proud to support you. For more information on SURGE, see: surgeworkforce.uk
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SURGE: Same day & urgent care workforce research partnership
Delivering quality research that will change policy and drive transformation to result in a thriving, diverse and sustainable workforce providing patient care.
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Mwidimi Ndosi @ndosie.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Living with Giant Cell Arteritis and high-dose steroids brings immense physical and psychological burdens. Our new review shows how Patient-Reported Outcome Measures give patients a voice. Well done Emily for leading this informative paper. @chcr-uwe.bsky.social #PhD #GCA doi.org/10.1177/1759...
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thakorepk.bsky.social @thakorepk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Pleased to share the publication of one of my PhD students, Avgi. Congratulations on this significant achievement and recognition of your hard work and dedication. I look forward to seeing the impact of your research. Wishing you continued success. 👏👏 doi.org/10.1080/1083...
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Overview of systematic reviews: immersive virtual reality for upper limb stroke rehabilitation
Upper limb impairment following stroke impairs independence, quality of life, and participation. Immersive virtual reality is an emerging intervention for upper limb rehabilitation, offering task-s...
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SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
..half way there! Priority number 5 is about skill mix ⚙️ @jameslindalliance.bsky.social @chcr-uwe.bsky.social @nickiwalsh.bsky.social @bethjonesresearch.bsky.social
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SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Priority number 6 is about individual and system level clinical risk tolerance 🚨 @jameslindalliance.bsky.social @chcr-uwe.bsky.social @nickiwalsh.bsky.social @bethjonesresearch.bsky.social
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SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
💡 Priority 7...🚂 Training to manage risk and uncertainty in urgent and emergency care... 🚨 How well equipped do you feel to manage risk and uncertainty? What training do you think is neeed? 🔍 @chcr-uwe.bsky.social @bethjonesmd.bsky.social @nickiwalsh.bsky.social @jameslindalliance.bsky.social
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SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
⭐ PRIORITY 8 What is your experience of inter-professional communication in UEC? ➡️ check out our page for the day-by-day countdown to the top priorities for workforce research in UEC @bethjonesresearch.bsky.social @nickiwalsh.bsky.social @chcr-uwe.bsky.social @jameslindalliance.bsky.social
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The first priority for urgent and emergency care workforce research has been revealed ⭐ @surgeworkforce.bsky.social
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Great to see some of the first findings released from the SURGE Workforce Research Partnership @surgeworkforce.bsky.social They are revealing one priority a day - follow along to find out what the SURGE team have identified as priorities for workforce research 💡
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The latest Centre for Health and Care Research (CHCR) newsletter is out! We're showcasing how our researchers are working with service users, clinicians, communities and partners to tackle some of health and care's most pressing challenges: www2.uwe.ac.uk/services/Mar... #Research #Health #Care
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Insightful event today hosted by Voscur and @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social, preparing a Charter for collaborative working between academia and VCSEs. Looking forward to support for impactful working relationships, from the new 'Universities West' collaboration. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/univers...
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
👀 Did you notice? In recognition of our work in community settings, we are now called the: 🌟 CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE RESEARCH! But don't worry, we've still got lots of clinical research on the go too! #Health #Care #Primary #Secondary #Social #Community #Research #Evidence #Impact
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Dr Alison Diaper @alisondiaper.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A fantastic day as always at the @chcr-uwe.bsky.social showcase conference, if I say so myself. 😊 Yes, it's a lot of hard work to organise, but it's great to see all the presentations and posters, and hear all the excited chatting and networking. Thank you to everyone who supported us! #CHCR2026
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Prof Nikki Cotterill @nikkic07.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
@chcr-uwe.bsky.social annual conference is well underway. Fantastic work being shared from across the centre. Grateful to be sharing work by a fantastic team - Lily Khandker @c-kingston.bsky.social - focussed on the overlooked lived experience of women with #urinaryincontinence & #FGM/C
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Angie Logan @angie-logan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thank you for inviting me and for the warm welcome! A fantastic event showcasing diverse and inspiring health and care research.
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A huge THANK YOU to our keynote speaker, and all our oral and poster presenters here at #CHCR2026 today! 🎉 We’ve had a fantastic day hearing about all the amazing research in CHCR. Follow us here or on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/cent... for all our updates! See you next year!
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thank you everyone for a fantastic day!
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🙌Congratulations to the winner of the Non-Student abstract poster prize🏆 Nikki Cotterill presented the LISTEN study - learning about incontinence associated with female genital mutilation/cutting
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🙌Congratulations to the winner of the student abstract poster prize 🏆 Kathy Rogers presented ‘Informal caregiving in the last year of life with pulmonary fibrosis’ Thank you to Ali Llewellyn for collecting the prize on Kathy‘s behalf
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Last but not least…the final presentation of the day. Neem Nedder describes their research in exploring the role of #NursingAssociates in primary care
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
What do people want in the place where they die? What are the environmental barriers to dying at home? Fascinating research by Dr Annie Bellamy from CATE UWE
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Dr Praveen Kumar describes how AI can be used to personalise physio exercises for stroke rehabilitation.
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Dr Helen Nicholson describes the personal, clinical & financial cost of falls and the PARADE project -paramedics in falls prevention
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Chronic Pain Health Integration Team director Jenny Lewis is talking about the experience of people living with chronic pain in Weston-Super-Mare
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Deputy director of @chcr-uwe.bsky.social Laura Goodwin is introducing the Doctoral Showcase. Tanya McGrath, Charlie Gerlis and Alyssa Proctor present their PhD studies 🙌
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Welcome back after lunch, some great conversations and poster presentation. 🙌
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our final speaker in the first showcase is Alice Jennings on behalf of Musculoskeletal Management, Measurement, Behaviour Change and Outcomes (MAMBO). She is highlighting the views and experiences of patients taking part in a UK-wide trial of Patient-Initiated Follow Up in Rheumatology Services
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Now hearing more about the Barriers and Facilitators in Delivering Integrated Urgent & Emergency Care (UEC) by Dr Anna Blackwell. Very interesting to hear about the current pressures of UEC and delivery across the UK 🚑
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our third presenter is Dr Sunny Chan on behalf of the Assessment, Care, Treatment In Neurology (ACTIoN). He is talking about Building Better Interventions: Using Intervention Mapping and COM-B to Develop the DREAM Programme for Dementia Care. Very interesting stuff around improving sleep 🛌
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Next up on behalf of the Workforce Research Theme is Dr Chloe Place. She’s talking to us about her work exploring the lived experiences of international care workers in UK care homes. A really timely and insightful research project. #chcr2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The first showcase speaker is Rachael Simms-Moore as part of Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care (SPACE). Great to hear about training and support needs of UK clinical nurse specialists in blood cancer care! #chcr2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We’re now onto the first Theme Showcase! First up an introduction from the chairs of this session about the SPACE and MAMBO themes here at UWE #chcr2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Wonderful words from Emily Dodd about Rik Cheston’s dementia work and retirement, just before we all have some cake in his honour ✨
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Great highlight on the importance of inclusivity and PPIE within the relaunch of the ACTIoN theme #CHCR2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Next we are hearing from Dr Praveen Kumar about the relaunch of the ACTIoN theme #CHCR2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Fabulous keynote lecture from clinical academic and research champion Dr Angie Logan. Angie is a Consultant Practitinerary Physiotherapist in Stroke Rehabilitation & her work spans inpatient & community stroke rehab in the UK & internationally Thank you!
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Fantastic insight from Dr Angie Logan on encouraging clinical staff to enter researcher, the importance of clinical perspectives in research and trials, and a snapshot of her past and current work into stroke rehabilitation #chcr2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Keynote speaker 🔈 Dr Angie Logan is now taking us through her clinical academic journey #chcr2026
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Prof Olena Dora, Dean in Research & Enterprise, CHSS welcoming delegates and congratulating the @chcr-uwe.bsky.social for a 44% funding success rate 🙌
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