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Richard Neal @richarddneal.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

POSTS AVAILABLE KLAXON! Two GP Academic Clinical Lecturer Posts in Exeter are available on Oriel and are posts 6773 and 6817. Closing 24.04.26. These are open to qualified GPs with PhDs (or close to having one), are for four years, and 50:50 academic and clinical. Please contact me directly.

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Great to see connections between APEx and UCL flourishing at #SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM. Congrats to Ev for a fantastic presentation showcasing our @nihrspcr.bsky.social project on understanding more about patient perspectives of postural hypotension @sineadmcd89.bsky.social @chrisellesclark.bsky.social

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Tom Kallis, Clinical Research Fellow, on navigating clinical uncertainty in polypharmacy at the SAPC Conference, Cardiff #SAPC2025 #SAPC_ASM @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The NIHR SPCR is delighted to celebrate and congratulate several of our colleagues who have recently received received awards and honours in recognition for their contributions to Primary Care Research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-co...

The NIHR SPCR is delighted to celebrate and congratulate several of our colleagues who have recently received recognition for their work in Primary Care Research: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-colleagues-honoured

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Richard Neal @richarddneal.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

That appears to be me in the picture.... I was very humbled and honoured to receive this, and acknowledged the huge number of amazing colleagues who I have worked with throughout my career - too many to name! Many thanks to all of you

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Richard Neal @richarddneal.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Celebrating International Clinical Trials Day! I’m Co-Chief Investigator for the NHS Galleri Trial, which is looking into whether using a blood test alongside existing screening helps the NHS detect cancer early. Results are expected from 2026. @apexcomms.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Published in Lancet Psychiatry, this trial shows mindfulness based cognitive therapy is more effective than treatment-as-usual for those who have not remitted to high-intensity depression therapy in NHS Talking Therapies www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#mentalhealthawarenessweek | University of Exeter Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

New Hope for Depression Treatment: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy A ground-breaking clinical trial has revealed that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can offer significant relief for p...

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Thomas Round @drtomround.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

new paper👉 NHS-Galleri trial - MCED RCT- first model standardised referral of asymptomatic individuals from a trial into NHS standard-of-care cancer pathways. frontiersin.org/journals/oncol… @richarddneal.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk @charlesswanton.bsky.social #cancer #research @frontiersin.bsky.social

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Community pharmacies can play a key role in early cancer detection, especially in deprived areas. Dr Judit Konya, from @apexcomms.bsky.social shares an update on her research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ea... #PrimaryCare #Research

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Susannah Fleming @susannahfleming.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Looking forward to two days of networking and presentations #CaPRI2025 in Salford. First plenary so busy I'm glad I've got my own (wheel)chair! But scared of all the ramps though

Extremely full conference room with panoramic windows.

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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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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Published in the Journal of Physiotherapy by Dr Lianne Wood et al: Exercise adherence is associated with improvements in pain intensity and functional limitations in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain: a secondary analysis of a Cochrane review tinyurl.com/vzmpacz4 @hls.exeter.ac.uk

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Exercise adherence is associated with improvements in pain intensity and functional limitations in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain: a secondary analysis of a Cochrane review

What is the association between exercise adherence and the effects of exercise on pain intensity and functional limitations in adults with chronic non…

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

📢 New SPCR-led research reveals major disparities in prostate cancer testing across GP practices in England, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines. Read more: bit.ly/42aqlR4 #ProstateCancer #PrimaryCare #SPCR

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

📢 The @nihrspcr.bsky.social is offering up to eleven General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships, with positions available at various universities across the UK. Find out more: bit.ly/4i3Z88G #GP #Fellowship #SPCR @sapc.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social @rcgp.bsky.social

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Richard Neal @richarddneal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Advanced cancer: a robust surrogate of cancer mortality in early detection trials sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Advanced cancer: a robust surrogate of cancer mortality in early detection trials?

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

APEx staff and students are presenting or contributing to the SW SAPC meeting in Oxford next week. Good luck to Amy Chinner, Judit Konya, Tomazo Kallis, Sarah Price, Stella Kozmér, Jo Butterworth, Osei Asibey Owusu, Nada Khan, and Mary Carter @nadakhan.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 27/03/2025

This study found evidence of ethnic differences in diagnostic intervals, with prolonged secondary care intervals for four common cancers and prolonged primary care intervals for two doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #PrimaryCare #Cancer

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 26/03/2025

Patients with lung cancer who were registered with practices that arranged more chest X-rays had earlier stage disease diagnosis and better survival doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #PrimaryCare #Cancer

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🎉 SPCR Researchers Among the New NIHR Senior Investigators 2025! 🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding colleagues on this well-deserved recognition for their contributions to health research. 👏 Read more: 🔗 bit.ly/4ijEn9Z #NIHRSeniorInvestigators #SPCR #HealthResearch

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Now open for applications! The 2025 George Lewith prize. Open to any UK medical undergraduates. 🏆 Find out how to apply & win a place at the @sapc.ac.uk ASM. 🔗 Learn more: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel... 🗓️ Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 25th April 2025 #generalpractice #undergraduate

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 14/03/2025

BJGPLife: The Kieran Sweeney Prize 2025 (A national UK prize for medical writing by GPs) bjgplife.com/the-kie...

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Primary Care Research Centre - University of Southampton @uos-primarycare.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Are you an undergraduate interested in primary care research? 👀 We're excited to share that the Undergraduate Student Internship Programme is now open and we are hosting 2 positions! Closing date 1pm on 25/03. Find out more: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel...

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Undergraduate Student Internship Programme

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

THIS WEEK it's our 3rd SPCR Bitesized Impact Showcase session, where we’ll explore many insightful topics! 📅 6 Mar, 12noon - 1pm 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/Register-SPC... 📌 See all sessions: bit.ly/Register-SPC... #PrimaryCare #Research @sapc.ac.uk @nihr.bsky.social @ashmore1973.bsky.social

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Don’t miss the #AcademicGP Early Career Conference 2025 at University of Lancaster 2–3 April! 🎓 A must for GP trainees and early-career academics passionate about #Research. Secure your spot today: www.uclan.ac.uk/events/listi... Deadline for registration: 3rd April 2025 #GPTraining

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The SPCR Summer Internship Programme is live! Great opportunities available for undergraduate students to get involved in primary care research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel... Application deadline: 1pm, 25th March 2025 #PrimaryCare #undergraduate #Internship @nihr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

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Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care @apexcomms.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Professor Gary Abel leads study into the Wide variation in use of prostate cancer test. Read about the study in the national press: tinyurl.com/y3psb59f

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Wide variation in use of prostate cancer test – study

Researchers say there is a ‘lack of clarity’ surrounding the tests.

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BJGP @bjgp.org · 25/02/2025

A significant geographical variation in prostate cancer care and PSA testing exists in the UK, leading to a postcode lottery for men. A common assumption is that the majority of men with #ProstateCancer have no symptoms, but this study demonstrates the reverse is true doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

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Factors affecting prostate cancer detection through asymptomatic prostate-specific antigen testing in primary care in England: evidence from the 2018 National Cancer Diagnosis Audit | British Journal of General Practice

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Antonis Antoniou @antonis02.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

📣 Exciting new opportunity to join the Cancer Data-Driven Detection (CD3) program as Senior Research Programme Manager based at @dphpc.bsky.social @cambridgeuni.bsky.social Closing date 16 March 2025 Please repost! More about CD3 below. 👇 www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50376/

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Senior Research Programme Manager (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Senior Research Programme Manager (Fixed Term) in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Cancer Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge.

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @hls.exeter.ac.uk · 07/02/2025

Hello, Bluesky! Delighted to be here and excited to connect! We'll be sharing the latest research updates and news from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at University of Exeter. So follow along for ground-breaking discoveries and real-world impacting research!

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Richard Neal @richarddneal.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Want to know how to hold an 'end-of project' event, and influence policy and practice (and improve pathways for suspected colorectal cancer whilst you're at it)? Look no further... thanks to colleague Prof Willie Hamilton sites.exeter.ac.uk/apex/2025/02...

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Dead trees: living research – by Professor Willie Hamilton

They say a tree falling in a forest, but with no-one to hear it, makes no sound. Well maybe, though I’ve always doubted it. What’s clear is that medical research, if it doesn’t change practice,

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The Lancet Primary Care @lancetprimarycare.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

👋 Introducing The Lancet Primary Care, an OA journal dedicated to quality #primarycare for healthier societies. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3WOhfYg #medsky #physician-researcher #primarycaresky #familymedicinesky #internalmedicinesky

Alt: A special preview issue of The Lancet Primary Care. On the cover is a sketched illustration of patients and healthcare providers; one woman cradles her child, two others sit in a hospital waiting room, and a circular sticker sign reads “Get your flu vaccine here”. Together, these vignettes - in oranges, aqua, and purple shades - depict a holistic vision of primary care. Credit: Marian F Moratinos.

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SAPC @sapc.ac.uk · 21/01/2025

🚨 Countdown Alert! 🚨 There are just 10 days left to submit your abstract for the SAPC ASM 2025 in Cardiff! 📝 Don't miss out on the opportunity to share your research and innovations with peers in the field. Submit before the deadline@ Midday 31st January sapc.ac.uk/article/2025...

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2025 Call for abstracts

The annual SAPC conference showcases the latest research and education in academic primary care. Submission deadline 31st January 2025. We invite you to submit work in the following formats: Presentat...

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SAPC @sapc.ac.uk · 21/01/2025

Don't delay - submit today SAPC Doctoral prize by 31/03/25 Apply: sapc.ac.uk/funding-oppo... SAPC/RCGP OECR Award By 3/02/25 Apply: bit.ly/4gQZP5a John Fry Award By 11/02/25 Submit: bit.ly/4gEEGvd Medical Student Prize Email office@sapc.ac.uk by 31/03/25 PI or PMEs Award Submit bit.ly/4a3VzwP

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SAPC Doctoral Prize

The SAPC Doctoral prize is open to health service researchers and clinical academics, within 18 months of their PhD or Doctorate being awarded.

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