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Shona Haining

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Passionate leader of Health & Care research & evidence making a difference Love family , travel & Scotland

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Angela Topping @angelatopping.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Flyers now ready to promote the Conscience Offer 👇 Website now live too 😃 consciencecoaching.co.uk Let Conscience Be Your Guide
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Views of Adult Weight Management Dietitians on Service Provision for People With Obesity & Severe Mental Illness and/or Learning Disability. Anita Attala, NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Programme Fellow, et al writes for the Nutrition Bulletin: doi.org/10.1111/nbu.... #MentalHealth
The Views of Adult Weight Management Dietitians on Service Provision for People With Obesity and Severe Mental Illness and/or Learning Disability: A Qualitative Study Anita Attala,  NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Programme Fellow, et al writes for the Nutrition Bulletin: https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.70013

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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Happy #Red4Research Day from everyone at the @therdforum.bsky.social. We will hear from members of @therdforum.bsky.social community throughout #Red4Research day.
A group of the R&D Forum Trustees and Working Group Chairs and Jessie the dog. Most of the group are wearing red and smiling at the camera in front of a #Red4Research banner.
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Angela Topping @angelatopping.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Huge shout out to all you wonderful people who are part of Team Research. Each and every one of you is MAD - Making a Difference - to the lives of so many, and for that, I thank you. ♥️ #Red4Research
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
OUR NEW PAPER: the 'final findings' paper from the Remote by Default 2 study: "After the disruptive innovation: How remote and digital services were embedded, blended and abandoned in UK general practice" (will do thread on this soon) www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr/publish... #academicsky 🧪
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
A week to go - are you ready? #Red4Research Resources here: rdforum.nhs.uk/red4research...
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Sam Allen @samanthallen.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
New #BeyondTheNow episode out now! 🎙️ I enjoyed this conversation with Dr Henry Kippin, chief executive of the @NorthEastCA where we talked devolution, inclusive growth & leading across systems. #leadership 📺 Watch on YouTube: ow.ly/qr9B50W4Huw 🎧 Listen on Spotify: ow.ly/v1PI50W4HuE
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Two weeks to #Red4Research day - are you ready? #Red4Research Resources here: rdforum.nhs.uk/red4research...
Images of people holding and pictured within jigsaw pieces, a variety of medical professions and occupations. The text #Red4Research2025 and "Supporting research and all the people making research happen"
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Did you miss our recent newsletter - read here: mailchi.mp/rdforum.org....
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@Newcastlepsrc @newcastlepsrc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Check out our latest Vlog, where you can learn about the Polypharmacy Research that goes on in the NIHR Newcastle PSRC. @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nclpharmacy.bsky.social @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social psrc-ncl.nihr.ac.uk/polypharmacy/
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Polypharmacy - PSRC
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
📢 Important update: NHS England Letter - Best Practice in the Oversight and Staffing of Clinical Research. Read more: rdforum.nhs.uk/news/entry/1...
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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Explore the June roundup of top stories from all 15 of our NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs): mailchi.mp/nihr/june-20... including the latest research news, resources, blogs, events, training & more from ARCs across the country Join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter
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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) June 2025 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: ARC events across England for Dementia Action Week, launch of #ARCseminar series on the healing power of creative arts, national...
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
📢 Reminder: Save the date Friday 20 June 2025 #Red4Research is back. Resources here: rdforum.nhs.uk/red4research...
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Ways to Wellness @waystowellness.org.uk · 28/05/2025
.@angbroadbridge.bsky.social spoke at the Community Practice hosted by @fuseonline.bsky.social and @arcnenc.bsky.social. She shared a Padlet tool designed to support skills development in peer & participatory research for #VCSE and #healthcare organisations. ⬇️ padlet.com/angbroadbrid...
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Getting Started with Peer Research
Peer Research Practical Padlet - Some hints, tips and reflective questions to explore
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | How can we improve the mental health of older adults? 11 June 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/onlin... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social
Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | How can we improve the mental health of older adults? 11 June 2025, 12 - 1pm: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/online-seminar-improve-mental-health-older-adults

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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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Clare Bambra @profbambra.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
new paper from @healthequitynorth.bsky.social team: Why is health in the North falling behind? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is highlighting some projects that demonstrate the power of community in supporting mental health and wellbeing: bit.ly/3GRWcyW #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #PrimaryCare #Research
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is highlighting some projects that demonstrate the power of community in supporting mental health and wellbeing: https://bit.ly/3GRWcyW

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #PrimaryCare #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social
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Eman Zied @ezied.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Hot off the press! Our latest research shows that the availability of community pharmacies has declined in the past decade, with the most deprived areas in England 65% more likely to lose a pharmacy. In BMJ Open: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5... #gischat #episky #publichealth #medsky #pharmsky
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Read the @therdforum.bsky.social latest newsletter mailchi.mp/rdforum.org....
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Lucia Ruggiero @lruggiero.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Digital maturity: towards a strategic approach bjgp.org/content/bjgp... @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
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Judy Wright @jmwleeds.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Fascinating lecture by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social on How digitalisation increases health inequalities. Introduced by @auhe-leeds.bsky.social 's own @katiespencer.bsky.social at Leeds Uni Med School. I suspect (hope) lots of research ideas and plans are being generated to build on this. Thank you 🙏
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Ways to Wellness @waystowellness.org.uk · 02/05/2025
This is why we’re a proud part of the ‘Waiting Well’ programme through our peri-operative pilot PROSPeR, supporting those most affected by health inequalities as they prepare for surgery. Initial findings show the right support can reduce their impact. www.waystowellness.org.uk/prosper%E2%8...
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IDEAS-NET @northumbriaideas.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
💡How can we ensure that research is shaped by the voices of those it’s meant to serve? As part of our ongoing Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) initiatives, we’re pleased to announce an upcoming online workshop dedicated to exploring exactly that. Further details below. ⬇️
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Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) @hi-nenc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The HI NENC Event Bulletin is out now! Read here 👇 bit.ly/4lJBzVD What's happening this month? 🟢 Living with Multiple Chronic Conditions Webinar Series: Webinar 3 & 4 🟢 Digital Inclusion Forum 🟢 Great North Pharmacy Research Collaborative Conference 2025
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Caroline Mitchell @dclovesgp.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
#GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare This report highlights social determinants of inequalities in cardiovascular outcomes . #DeepEnd populations experience- ‘poorer provision of preventative healthcare services- GP practices in deprived areas, for example, have fewer GPs, despite having larger caseloads’
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Bridging Hearts: Addressing inequalities in cardiovascular health and care report
BHF’s Health Insights and Policy and Public Affairs teams have published a report which considers how level of deprivation, sex and ethnicity can impact a person’s cardiovascular health.
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Shona Haining @shonah.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Peaceful Easter to you all
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NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Key Insights for scaling innovations in primary care for patients with multiple long term conditions #MLTC 🌟 Engage stakeholders early 🌟 Adapt to local contexts 🌟 Focus on patient-centred care 🌟 Build strong partnerships 🌟 Plan for sustainability Learn more 👇
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Learning points from scaling up of innovations for multiple long-term conditions in Primary Care
This infographic presents key learnings and strategies for scaling innovations in primary care for patients with multiple long term conditions (MLT
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Our new paper!! Led by @drpauldijkstra.bsky.social with @jessrmorley.bsky.social and awesome medical student Yosra Mekki. #digitalhealth #medsky #episky How to Read a Paper Involving AI. bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/...
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How to read a paper involving artificial intelligence (AI)
This paper guides readers through the critical appraisal of a paper that includes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical settings for healthcare delivery. A brief introduction to the diff...
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NIHR ARC Wessex @arcwessex.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Full article: Health literacy profiling of parents in two disadvantaged inner-city areas in the United Kingdom @nihrarcs.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Health literacy profiling of parents in two disadvantaged inner-city areas in the United Kingdom
Health literacy refers to the skills needed to access, understand, and navigate health information and services. Limited parental health literacy is associated with ineffective preventive behaviour...
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Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) @hi-nenc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🎧 PODCAST – Addressing Health Inequalities: Do digital technologies make the difference? Rachael Forbister from HI NENC joins a panel to explore how digital tools are helping reduce health inequalities and improve access in underserved communities. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/4jdAhk8
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Addressing Health Inequalities: Do digital technologies make the difference?
NHS colleagues across the region are working hard to make it easier for people to access the care they need. In this episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast series, we explore the role of dig
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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Another fantastic @nihrspcr.bsky.social funded research fellowship offering: up to 11 General Practice Commercial Research Fellowships available, including here in Bristol. More information & how to apply below. ⬇️ #GPSky #PrimaryCareResearch @arc-west.bsky.social @ebibristol.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
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Shona Haining @shonah.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
So important all researchers read this 👇to decide if NHS Research ethics is needed
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Save the date Friday 20 June 2025 #Red4Research is back. Resources available on @therdforum.bsky.social webpage
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Red4Research - 2025 - NHS R&D Forum
#Red4Research brings together all those participating, supporting, and undertaking research. On the front line and behind the scenes incredible research teams collectively work on health and social…
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Bild @bild.org.uk · 13/03/2025
Experts at @exeter.ac.uk @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social would like help in understanding what people think are the most important research questions to improve people's understanding of problematic menstrual bleeding. You can access the Easy Read survey in the thread below 👇
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@Newcastlepsrc @newcastlepsrc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The next Academic Career Development Open session, Thurs, 3rd April 2025. Dr Felicity Shenton, NIHR ARC North East and North Cumbria. PICE Manager will lead on Ethical practice in public involvement in research. @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @connectedvoice.bsky.social
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QR code to register your attendance for the event.

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Newcastle PSRC Academic Career Development Open Session
Thursday 3rd April 11.30 - 12.30 Howden Room, King George VI building.
“Supporting ethical practice in public involvement and community engagement in research”
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Join us to hear Dr Felicity Shenton, NIHR ARC North East and North Cumbria,  Public Involvement and Community Engagement (PICE) Manager, provide an overview of the new guide aimed at supporting ethical practice in public involvement and community engagement in research (PPI/PPIE). 

The guide covers key aspects for consideration before undertaking PPI/PPIE activity.

It aims to support researchers, public contributors, practitioners, and anyone interested in health and care research in working towards ethically sound research practice.
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@Newcastlepsrc @newcastlepsrc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
We are inviting colleagues from our partner organisations; Northumbria University, Newcastle. Newcastle University, Cumbria Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, St Oswald’s, Newcastle City Council. @newcastleuni.bsky.social
NIHR Newcastle Patient Safety Research Collaboration logo Left Hand side: Image of four people holding hands in a circle. Text: Register your interest below QR code Email: PSRC@newcastle.ac.uk Website: Https://psrc-nclnihr.ac.uk/ Bluesky logo: @newcastlepsrc.bsky.social LinkedIn: NIHR Newcastle PSRC Right hand Side: NIHR Newcastle PSRC Collaborators Network Event Thursday, 8th May 2025 09.30 – 16.00 Catalyst, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle NE4 5TG An opportunity for the PSRC and collaborators to share their work on patient safety,  to further build relationships/collaborations, and explore potential joint working/research opportunities. Presenters from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Newcastle University, Cumbria Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, St Oswald’s, NIHR Newcastle PSRC. Collaborative round tables: Horizon scanning Overlap between partners Future Steps ‘ More information to come
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East & North Cumbria @arcnenc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Our weekly newsletter is now available, including: 🏫 News about a study that has explored autistic young people’s experiences of mainstream secondary school and the impact on mental health 📅A bumper list of events Read it here⬇️ tinyurl.com/Bulletin140325
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The February NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and blog posts. 📰Read latest edition: bit.ly/3FxCdoo 📧Subscribe: stats.sender.net/forms/ejk5va #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
The February NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and blog posts.

📰Read latest edition: https://bit.ly/3FxCdoo
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Thank you to everyone that attended the recent NIHR Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme Webinar. 'The Commercial Determinants of Mental Health' is now available on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/gzAUKnCc7sI?... #MentalHealth @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone that attended the recent NIHR Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme Webinar. 'The Commercial Determinants of Mental Health' is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gzAUKnCc7sI?si=LSqHTx68FyRZLHsp

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Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) @hi-nenc.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
HI NENC & the North East and North Cumbria NHS are searching for evidence-based digital innovations to support people who want to get back into or remain in their jobs. 🗓️ Applications close on 31st March 2025. Share your innovation here 👇 healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/icb-health-a...
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North East & North Cumbria @arcnenc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This year's ARCs national seminar series looks fantastic - brimming with creativity, positive stories, and hope. Find out more and book 🔽
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The Research and Development Forum @therdforum.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
We’re thrilled to share that we've joined the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement! We join 30+ organisations dedicated to improving involvement in health & care research. Learn more & see our pledge to #PublicInvolvement bit.ly/3CRJZJ4 #SharedCommitment @hralatest.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
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