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Deepthi Lavu

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RCGP Registrar Co-chair. Academia: Primary care early Cancer diagnosis, Women’s Health and Epi. experts.exeter.ac.uk/42920-deepthi-…

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📣 Abstract submission is now open 19-21 April 2027 📅 Join us in Exeter at the Ca-PRI conference 2027 to share your work and transform practice in the field of cancer in primary care. ➡️ Submission: capri2027.oa-event.com ➡️ deadline: 2 Nov 26 @cancerresearchuk.org @exeter.ac.uk
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🌟 We are standing for the RCGP First5 Chair Elections! 🌟 ✅ we believe that we *must* shape a more inclusive, future-ready profession.. ✅ … and because together, we *can*. We hope to have your support 💙 🗳️ Voting- link in email from rcgp@cesvotes.com due in #RCGP linked inboxs on 14th July.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Time to start giving your kids their medication as tablets instead of liquids? Link to academic paper in article. By @oohgpwales.bsky.social theconversation.com/kids-can-tak...
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Kids can take tablets, so why are we still giving liquid medicines?
Liquid medicines are often messy, expensive and hard to give so why do they remain the default?
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ARC South West @arcsouthwest.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Waiting for a hip replacement in the UK? Researchers want to know what matters most to you about surgery and recovery. Eligible if you: Live in the UK Had/are planning hip replacement Surgery is due to long-term pain (not an accident/fracture) bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
www.gponline.com/why-heartbro...
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Why a 'heartbroken' new GP gave up his dream career in UK general practice
A newly-qualified GP and former RCGP registrar leader has lifted the lid on why he made the 'heartbreaking' decision to quit the UK to find work - and his fears for the future of NHS general practice.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/11/2025
Dangerous shortage of medics threatens safe patient care in England, top GP says
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Dangerous shortage of medics threatens safe patient care in England, top GP says
Exclusive: Royal College of GPs chair says surgeries desperate to hire more doctors but lack funding to do so GPs can no longer guarantee safe care for millions of patients because of a dangerous shortage of medics, Britain’s top family doctor has said. Prof Kamila Hawthorne, the chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), said surgeries were desperate to hire more doctors to meet soaring demand for care but could not afford to do so because of a lack of core funding. Continue reading...
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), the MODE Study, led by Sarah Price at the University of Exeter, explores how interim diagnoses develop and when they may delay cancer diagnosis: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research @apexcomms.bsky.social
Funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), the MODE Study, led by Sarah Price at the University of Exeter, explores how interim diagnoses develop and when they may delay cancer diagnosis: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/the-mode-study-analysis-day

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research 
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Are you a UK healthcare worker aged 18- 55 yrs who has periods or had in the past 18 months? Please consider taking part in this study (chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher)   This study is led by Dr Laura (Josie) Cheetham JCheetham3@lancashire.ac.uk bit.ly/3LnoYcU The survey: bit.ly/4hu6O5y
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The UK Healthcare Worker Period Equity Study Participant Information Sheet
Anonymous Online Questionnaire (survey) Participant Information Sheet The UK Healthcare Worker Period Equity Study Participant Information Sheet Version 2 You are being invited to participate in ...
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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Check out our latest blog: Making healthcare sustainable: clinicians are not imposters! by Dr Vincent Simpson and Dr Deepthi Lavu tinyurl.com/5bucmbww @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
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Making healthcare sustainable: clinicians are not imposters!
Dr Vincent Simpson and Dr Deepthi Lavu Are you a clinician who wants to change the world but is too busy or doesn’t know where to start?  If the answer is yes, then we’ve got
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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
An inspiring few days at the @nihrspcr.bsky.social trainees event. Congratulations to all for sharing your research! Great to see so many APEx ECR colleagues thriving @drrosinacross.bsky.social @aesambe.bsky.social @p-new05.bsky.social @kozmer-stella.bsky.social @deepthilavu.bsky.social Amy Chinner
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
When a gathering feeds the mind and heart - it’s an excellent event. Thank you @nihrspcr.bsky.social for bringing us together.
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Excited for this year’s #BookClub meets 😄 #BooksMakeMeSmile #HappyPlace
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
> 50% of GPs qualifying every year require a visa to work. 70% of GP practices do not sponsor visas. 70% of GPs requiring a visa to work are finding it very difficult to get jobs. We can help achieve timely GP care for patients : www.linkedin.com/posts/rcgp_w...
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We are asking the new Home Secretary to guarantee international newly qualified GPs are able to stay and work in the UK. Approx 1,600 of these will need a visa this year but our survey with BMA found…...
We are asking the new Home Secretary to guarantee international newly qualified GPs are able to stay and work in the UK. Approx 1,600 of these will need a visa this year but our survey with BMA found ...
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I’m standing for RCGP Council! 🌟 As an academic GP working on health inequalities, I’m a proud advocate for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future for general practice—for both patients and GPs alike. Together we can make our voice heard where decisions are being made 💪🏼 #RCGP #TeamGP
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
We won 🤩 More importantly, or message is out here to share. Switching from disposable to reusable insulin pens not only benefits the environment but also the pocket. Have you switched yet?
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drvsimpson.bsky.social @drvsimpson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
🚨 We won the @rcphysicians.bsky.social #EPCA2025 award for Sustainability in Patient Care! Absolutely thrilled and honestly surprised. Here’s the story of #PenSwitch and why it matters. 🧵
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Tonight we are hosting the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2025, good luck to all the finalists! We will be sharing the full list of winners tomorrow. Discover the different categories for tonight's awards: ow.ly/AyQN50WjNWs #EPCA2025
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
We might not have the same approaches but the goal is clearly the same. 💪🏼 When trying to improve registrar experiences in GP no voice is too big and no effort too small. This is what I’ve learnt from being on the panel in the ‘A Vision for the future of GP’ conference. #TeamGP #VFGP25 #RCGP
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sophiepark.bsky.social @sophiepark.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @rcgp.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
There is evidence to back this!
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Prostate cancer polygenic scores and racial disparity: what do we do now? Harry from @apexcomms.bsky.social highlighting the need to make sure using genetic scores won't widen racial inequalities, as the media pushes it as the next big thing in cancer screening at #CaPRI2025
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
… and that’s wrap from us @apexcomms.bsky.social at #CaPRI2025 Fantastic 2 days of showcasing @exeter.ac.uk Primary care #cancer work, exchanging ideas and getting ready for more ! #TeamExeter @richarddneal.bsky.social @ssarahbailey.bsky.social @tani-03.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
… and one more from @apexcomms.bsky.social : #obesity mediated #cancer risk in women with #T2DM presented by Theresa Santosh ⭐️ @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social @ssarahbailey.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Some of our undergraduate students also made their debut at #CaPRI2025 today. Ella presented her work on #colorectal #cancer risk in patients with #Type2DM 👏 @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social @ssarahbailey.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Andrew Parsons, one our excellent @apexcomms.bsky.social PPI collaborators presented on the risk of #pancreatic #cancer in symptomatic patients with long term health conditions at #CaPRI2025 today. @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social @ssarahbailey.bsky.social @tani-03.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
An amazing presentation by Melissa Barlow from @apexcomms.bsky.social on the diagnostic performance of #FIT for detection of early onset #colorectalCancer in primary care at #CaPRI2025 @richarddneal.bsky.social @ssarahbailey.bsky.social @tani-03.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Did you know neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio could be used for #cancer detection in primary care ? Luke Mounce discusses this at #CaPRI2025 @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social @tani-03.bsky.social @ssarahbailey.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Care pathway analysis for #oesophageal and #gastric cancer diagnosis in the UK. Ask Gianni Dongo for more details ! #CaPRI2025 @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Day 2 at #CaPRI2025 Prof. @richarddneal.bsky.social presenting the Galleri Trial - Role of Primary Care in addressing #inequalities in #cancer screening @qmul.ac.uk @cancerresearchuk.org @apexcomms.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dr Sarah Price sharing some more @apexcomms.bsky.social work led by Dr @drsarahmoore.bsky.social - Risk factors for pancreatic cancer - at #CaPRI2025 @nihr.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
An excellent presentation by our patient and public representative collaborator Celia Butler on the risk of #LungCancer in symptomatic patients with selected long term health conditions at #CaPRI2025 @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
“How they are treated in the moment can significantly impact their journey, regardless of whether their condition develops into #cancer ” - Justus Imoyera This is why PPI is important in research ! @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dr Sarah Bailey discussing the risk of #bowel #cancer in symptomatic patients with selected long term health conditions. #CaPRI2025 @apexcomms.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Dr Sarah Price at #CaPRI2025 presenting amazing work on barriers and facilitators to attending #cancer testing appointments for people with #anxiety and/or #depression. The OSCA Study, funded by @nihrspcr.bsky.social @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Sex #inequalities across #ethnicities in primary care cancer referrals discussed at #CaPRI today. The basis for my upcoming PhD work ! Grateful for colleagues who step in to help (Thanks Dr Tanimola Martins 😊) @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Kicking off APEx presence at the #CaPRI2025 conference is Sassy Drake. This poster is extra special as it’s her first conference ! Well done Sassy 🌟 @apexcomms.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Predicting #prostateCancer by combining #PSA test results with #genetic risk scores. Impressive presentation by Jingzhan Lu at #CaPRI2025 @apexcomms.bsky.social @sammerriel.bsky.social @richarddneal.bsky.social
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
The Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care (APEx) team have arrived at Manchester! Watch this space for regular updates from the Cancer in Primary Care #CaPRI2025 conference. @apexcomms.bsky.social
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Today is Earth Day 🌏 At @exeter.ac.uk we have over 1,500 researchers and educators working towards a green future Here's a snapshot of the work that has been making headlines in recent days 🧵 #EarthDay
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Rob @robertferry.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
The scary concept of acid rain helped drive a successful campaign to regulate emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. Will plastic rain finally convince us enough is enough? 120 million water bottles are falling from the sky over our national parks and wilderness areas.
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Plastic Rain Is the New Acid Rain
Researchers find that over 1,000 metric tons of microplastic fall on 11 protected areas in the US annually, equivalent to over 120 million plastic water bottles.
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Nada Khan @nadakhan.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Come and join us at @apexcomms.bsky.social! We are hiring for a post-doctoral research fellow to work on a realist evaluation of continuity of care in UK general practice 👉 jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
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Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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The Joke Bot @thejokebot.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Some great posters are being presented by CAPC researchers at #SWSAPC2025. Here are their abstracts (see thread). ⬇️ See also all poster abstracts: www.phc.ox.ac.uk/files/events... #PrimaryCareResearch
Poster presentations booklet cover for South West Society for Academic Primary Care (SW SAPC) 2025 Conference.
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Deepthi Lavu @deepthilavu.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
All GP Registrar's (North Devon, Cornwall, Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay) are invited to our next social event, join us for some games, food and drinks in Plymouth tinyurl.com/2wxjac5p
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BJGP @bjgp.org · 21/03/2025
BJGPLife: Don’t kill Granny, send her to the gym! bjgplife.com/dont-ki...
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BJGP @bjgp.org · 20/03/2025
Undertaking medical training in English and in a country where English is the native language results in significantly better chances of passing the MRCGP exams according to this research doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @victoriatb.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk #PrimaryCare
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GPonline @gponline.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
As @bma.org.uk prepares for talks on a once-in-a-generation major reform of the general practice contract, early-career GPs spell out how it could secure their future www.gponline.com/early-career... @liamloftus.bsky.social @deepthilavu.bsky.social
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Early-career GPs spell out how a new contract can secure their future
The potential for a completely new GP contract is a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the future of general practice. Four early-career GPs explain their views on what a new contract will need to...
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