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The unofficial account for the Emergency Medicine Research Team at the Royal Oldham Hospital , Greater Manchester UK. Part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust .

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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Well done to our team at The Royal Oldham Hospital who supported this important research looking at how pulse oximeters work for different skin tones www.icnarc.org/exakt-impact/ @edresearchroh.bsky.social
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Do Pulse Oximeters work the same for all skin tones? What the EXAKT study found What Is a Pulse Oximeter and why might you need one? When your lungs are not working normally, the level of oxygen in yo...
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
The naughty research elves have taken some Christmas treats hostage in the clinic room on Majors B . Can you find the envelope with the combination lock code to release the treats before it’s too late ?!?!!
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
It’s day one of the 12 Days of Research Elf-mas . Grab a quiz sheet from the Research notice board & complete the 12 questions during the month of December to get a goodie bag ! First up is the TiLLI study, which opened to recruitment at Oldham in late November .
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The amazing EM Oldham ENP team have only gone & done it again & helped us recruit our 5th TiLLI Study patient ❤️⭐️🙌💪 #dreamteam #clinicalresearch #emergencymedicine
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Rick Body @richardbody.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🎥 We’ve produced a short video to highlight the value of partnership between the @nihr.bsky.social Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and industry. 🎬 We believe this is crucial to drive improvements to health and care. youtu.be/PeIiFLhwCiI?...
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Spotlight On: Innovation and Partnerships
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Repeat after me .. Oldham ED Shopfloor are amazing !! Second TiLLI study participant in under 24 hours
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a group of power rangers standing next to each other with the words `` super team '' above them .
ALT: a group of power rangers standing next to each other with the words `` super team '' above them .
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The first TiLLI study participant recruited at Oldham ED yesterday thanks to the amazing associate PI & the fabulous clinical team, who found time to identify a patient during a very busy Monday shift 🌟 amazing team work ❤️💪 #eddreamteam @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Got a NVQ level 2 in #Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) & experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting? Here's a great opportunity to join our clinical trials pharmacy team as a band 3 assistant, supporting a range of studies. Apply by 9 September. www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manch...
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Job vacancy: Clinical Trials Assistant, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Salford | trac.jobs
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Are you awaiting or had knee replacement surgery? Researchers @fbmh_uom want to know your ideas on improving the patient journey from before to after the surgery. You can share your views in an online meeting. Register at tinyurl.com/3t7z3mfk For questions, contact dominic.cullen@manchester.ac.uk
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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
First participant to be recruited in North West! Thanks to whole team and Oldham Heart Failure team. @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Very proud of our Core Team & the amazing Community Research Team for recruiting the first Oldham CHART study patient ! ⭐️🙌 Read more here arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro... @emmavardy2.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) to sustain independence for older people living with heart failure with preserved ejection fracture (HFpEF) and frailty: The CHART Trial - PenARC
The CHART Trial aims to improve lives for people with heart failure and frailty.
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Recruiting soon in Oldham ED . clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT071...
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We’ve been a bit quiet for the last month as we are working on getting studies set up to start recruiting . Watch this space for updates ⭐️
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
A big thank you to our research star of the month at Salford Royal, Melissa Drake (known as Missa). She's an academic foundation programme trainee who has really got stuck in to a number of complex projects at Cenect, our Centre for Emergency Care and Trauma Sciences.
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
So proud of Rumbi Gore & Danyal Mohammed from community research team at Northern Care Alliance, who've both been shortlisted for the national BAME Health & Care Awards, Rumbi for Future Leader Next Gen category & Dany for Outstanding Social & Community Care Award. Fingers crossed for 25 September!
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/08/2025
The first edition of the Annual Conference 26 programme has landed! 🚀 👀 Have you checked it out yet? rcem.ac.uk/flagship/... Remember to book your place before 30 Sept to secure a super early bird 20% discount on standard rates! 🐦🎟️
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/07/2025
Adolescents in the ED are often overlooked but not anymore! Join us on 22 Oct for The Forgotten Tribe virtual study day to explore how we can better support young people in emergency care 💻 Register now rcem.ac.uk/virtual-e... #EmergencyMedicine #AdolescentHealth #RCEMEvents
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/07/2025
🚀 Trainees, new consultants & aspiring academics – this is for YOU! Our grants can help build your research career. 💡 Pilot project idea? 💼 Need part-funding for a sub-study? 📈 Want to grow your academic portfolio? Up to £15,000 funding. 📅 Deadline: 22 Sept 2025 📥 rcem.ac.uk/research-...
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 29/07/2025
Graduating as a registered nurse should be a time for celebration, not a struggle to find a first role in the profession. We’re calling for accountable workforce planning and entry‑level job guarantees. Lorna Mayles, Head of Students & RCN King’s Nursing Cadets writes ➡️ bit.ly/3GXHg2O
Graphic by the Royal College of Nursing stating, 'Newly registered nurses (NRNs) should not be struggling to find entry level nursing roles in the NHS.' Signed by Head of Students and RCN King's Nursing Cadets.
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Alasdair MacLullich @amaclullich.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
🚨 ICU delirium study (n=20,241) Key findings: NG tubes: 41% delirium vs 9% without RBC transfusion: 26% vs 11% Steroids: 37% vs 21% Temp >37.8°C: 49% vs 19% Pre-existing dementia (15% vs 6%) & kidney disease (59% vs 45%) increase risk In 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
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Natalie May @nmay.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Setting up an #EMedSky starter pack of Emergency Medicine migrants - find it here :) go.bsky.app/FoZStzh
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jENS 2027: 7th Congress of joint European Neonatal Societies @jenscongress.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Register by Friday, 11 July to save on #jENScongress 2025—the must-attend #neonatology congress where global experts unite for five days of science, innovation, and real-world impact. Register now: 👉 bit.ly/jENS-REGISTR...
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JAMA @jama.com · 09/07/2025
Nontargeted hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening was superior to targeted screening for identifying HCV infection in the emergency department. ja.ma/4eZgSCl
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Andy Conway Morris @andymoz78.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
New from @jomcpeake.bsky.social @iculone.bsky.social @darknatter.bsky.social and colleagues from @sepsisresearch.bsky.social the full publication of the Sepsis Research priorities. These set out the research priorities from established sepsis survivors, families, carers and healthcare professionals
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Top 10 research priorities for sepsis research determined by patients, carers and clinicians
Introduction Sepsis is a high burden syndrome associated with increased morbidity and mortality in both the acute and longer-term phases of illness. Multiple treatment uncertainties remain that requ.....
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Sepsis Research FEAT @sepsisresearch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
As @ics-updates.bsky.social updates #SOA25 congress draws to a close in Birmingham, Professor Paul Dark @darknatter.bsky.social of manchester.ac.uk emphasises the importance of this charity’s priority setting exercise in ensuring that patient needs are addressed by future sepsis research programmes
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Thank you to the incredible team at ED Oldham yesterday for heading over to our research drop in . Your enthusiasm & engagement was amazing & we are really excited to get our first two studies underway soon 🤩 @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
It’s nearly time for our Oldham ED Research drop in day . Pop in to see us at the ED Seminar room 10-4pm tomorrow for a free coffee & some cake & to find about our exciting plans for ED research @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 06/07/2025
Help shape the future of RCN support in your workplace by taking our short survey. Your views will help us build the voice of nursing in workplaces across the UK. ➡️ buff.ly/4f3RXVj
Logo of the Royal College of Nursing at the top, followed by the text "Tell us what you think" over a pink circle containing a pencil, a speech bubble, and a checklist.
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Chesney Craig @chesneycraig.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We are currently seeking hospital staff to participate in interviews of their experience with time critical Parkinson's meds in hospital. Follow link below to find out more: mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Poster entitled "Health Professionals' Experience with Time-Critical Parkinson's Medications"
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Getting excited for our research awareness day on Tues 8th 🤩. Pop in & see us in the seminar room 10-4 & find out about the latest research starting in our amazing ED … plus grab a nice coffee , a cake & some goodies 🧁 ⭐️ @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
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Research Awards, Grants, and Fellowships
The College's Clinical Studies Group runs various awards throughout the year.
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 28/06/2025
The RCN International Nursing Research Conference is coming to Exeter, 8-10 September 2025! 🔍 Explore cutting-edge research, connect with global leaders in nursing, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare. Book your place ⬇️ buff.ly/vfgQiln
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Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 23/06/2025
#Gaza: Our supplies are running critically low due to Israel's restrictions imposed on entering goods. Doctors Without Borders calls for Israel to allow the entry of sufficient medical supplies and fuel: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/palestine-is...
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Palestine: Israeli authorities are suffocating Gaza with deliberate shortages of food, medicine and fuel  | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...
In Gaza, essential access to medical care, clean water and humanitarian aid is being systematically obstructed. MSF warns of catastrophic consequences as hospitals run out of fuel and supplies amid es...
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EM Oldham Research - Royal Oldham Hospital @edresearchroh.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
We can’t wait to get started on the TILLI study here at Oldham .. hopefully opening to recruitment in the next month or so 🤞 www.stemlynsblog.org/rcem-asc-201...
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RCEM ASC 2017 - Update on the TiLLI study
Dan Horner updates us on the TiLLI study (thromboprophylaxis in lower limb immobilisation study) as an adjunct to his talk at RCEMASC 2017 in Liverpool.
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/06/2025
ARE YOU A PARENT AND WANT TO PROGRESS YOUR CAREER IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE? Apply now for a part-funded place on the Leaders Plus NHS Fellowship, an award-winning career development programme for parents in the NHS. www.leadersplus.org/... Application deadline: 30 June 2025
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 28/06/2025
🚨 Abstract submissions are OPEN for SECEM 2025! 🎯 Theme: Beating the Skills Fade 🕛 Deadline: 23:59 (BST) Sunday 13 July Submit here 👉 rcem.ac.uk/events/se... 📍 Join us in Brighton this Sept for a day of learning, networking & inspiration #RCEMevents #EmergencyMedicine #CPD #CallForAbstracts
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 27/06/2025
We are thrilled to announce the EDs that have been awarded an accreditation through RCEM’s GreenED programme 🎉 Across England and Wales, 10 EDs have been recognised for their environmentally sustainable practices. Congratulations!🏅 Read more here: tinyurl.com/t8wx7jcu @rcemgreened.bsky.social
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St Emlyn's podcast and blog @stemlyns.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Can salbutamol relieve pain in renal colic? We review a phase II randomised controlled trial exploring intravenous salbutamol as an adjunct analgesic in the emergency department.
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JC: Salbutamol for Analgesia in Renal Colic – Worth a Puff or a Painful Disappointment?
Can salbutamol relieve pain in renal colic? We review a phase II randomised controlled trial exploring intravenous salbutamol as an adjunct analgesic in the emergency department.
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Congratulations to Oncology Research Nurse Kandeel Batool for her outstanding excellence award from the Association of Pakistani Physicians and Surgeons of the UK Foundation for her voluntary work leading its 10K Steps a Day Challenge. Presented by Dr Mohammed Iqbal, the charity's founder
Kandeel Batool receives her award from Dr Mohammed Iqbal
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Research colleagues Danyal & Portia had a brilliant time at Oldham 6th Form College, sharing information about routes into research careers. They also offered the opportunity to take part in research on the spot, with students of Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage able to join @genesandhealth
Danyal and Portia at Oldham Sixth Form College
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Really promising research into #leukaemia here - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust supported this study at the Royal Oldham Hospital and Salford Royal www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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UK-wide drug trial hailed as a ‘milestone’ in leukaemia treatment
Combination of two targeted drugs found to produce better outcomes and was more tolerable than chemotherapy
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 12/06/2025
Join us at RCEM Flagship Conference 2026 — 3 days of cutting-edge EM education, research & networking at ICC Birmingham, 28–30 April 2026. 💥 Save 20% with Super Early Bird! Extra discount if you book by Friday 20 June! 👉 Don’t miss out: rcem.ac.uk/events/fl... #RCEM2026 #EmergencyMedicine
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 12/06/2025
LinkedIn version of RCEM's June newsletter, ft. news, opportunities and CPD events, also: Curriculum updates, RCEM supports launch of APPG on Emergency Care, Sexual safety in EM, New ACP chairs, Royal garden party and Working with dogs in healthcare settings. www.linkedin.com/pul...
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Your College News - June 2025
Welcome to June’s edition of Your College News. This month we are proudly celebrating Pride with a joyfully colourful version of our logo which will be shown across all our digital channels this month.
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St Emlyn's podcast and blog @stemlyns.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Emergency toxicology insights on differentiating serotonin syndrome from NMS and stimulant toxicity. A commentary on the latest EMCRIT podcast, including diagnostic challenges and clinical examination reliability.
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When things get exciting: Thoughts on the recent EMCRIT episode on serotonin syndromes.
In this emergency medicine toxicology blog, Gregory Yates reflects on a recent EMCRIT podcast episode discussing serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), and other hyperthermic drug reactions. The post highlights the diagnostic importance of neuromuscular findings such as clonus, tremor, and hyperreflexia, as outlined in the Hunter criteria. It also critiques the limitations of relying solely on drug history and explores the inter-rater variability in neurological examinations for movement disorders. With real-world cases from Virchester, the piece underlines the risks of misdiagnosis — particularly the danger of using antipsychotics in the wrong toxidrome. The takeaway: thorough neurological assessment is crucial, and clinicians should be cautious when interpreting overlapping syndromes.
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 12/06/2025
Are you an internationally educated nurse (IEN)? Or do you work with IENs? Join us on 18 June for a free online session focused on helping internationally educated nurses get vote-ready and support others to do the same. Book your place now ⬇️
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GOTV and know your rights! A session about supporting international colleagues to vote | Event | Royal College of Nursing
Join us for a practical, empowering session focused on helping internationally educated nurses get vote-ready and support others to do the same.
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Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care @oxtraumaresearch.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Celebrating a few of our wonderful sites at Trauma Trials Day last week. A massive thank you to all of our amazing sites! @SFHFT @RCHTWeCare @MKHospital #WrexhamMaelorHospital
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 08/06/2025
We need more registered nurses, but financial pressures are pushing too many students away from nursing. Sign our petition, which calls on governments across the UK to review and improve financial support for nursing students. Add your name now ➡️ buff.ly/oGqbMSw
Logo of the Royal College of Nursing with text stating "support for nursing students - Sign the Students". The background is blue with white text.
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 08/06/2025
Now on-demand: Tackle the challenge of staff retention in Emergency Departments. 🔹 Key research & policy insights 🔹 Practical strategies to support your team 🔹 For everyone in emergency care 👉 Watch now: bit.ly/4i2adrD #EmergencyMedicine #RCEM
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 09/06/2025
⏳ Last chance to register! ⏳ Don’t miss the Northern Ireland CPD Day — a high-impact programme covering adolescent health, AI, paediatric dermatology & more, all aligned with the RCEM curriculum. 🕛 Registration closes tomorrow at 09:00 (BST)! 🔗 bit.ly/4jDCXb1 @RCEMvp_NI
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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Could you help this important work to improve understanding of health conditions affecting Black communities? People aged 16+ from Black ethnic backgrounds can participate, whether they have a health condition or not. #VolunteersWeek www.bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/centres-prog...
IMPROVING BLACK HEALTH OUTCOMES. Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource. Volunteer for research to help better understand health conditions and their unique impacts on Black communities. Contact us about taking part: community.research@nca.nhs.uk NIHR BioResource.  Genomics England. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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