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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Many people from the Black community live with lung conditions and breathing difficulties such as asthma and COPD, but their voices are not always heard. Take part here: Adult Equal Breath Survey Bit.ly/EBadult Children & Young People Equal Breath Survey Bit.ly/EByouth

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The Equal Breath survey was created by the MRC Black in Biomedical Research Advisory Group, in partnership with Asthma + Lung UK. Take part here: Adult Equal Breath Survey Bit.ly/EBadult Children & Young People Equal Breath Survey Bit.ly/EByouth #EqualBreath #LungHealth

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

📣ANNOUNCEMENT: We have joined National Pharmacy Association to bring clinical research closer to people’s everyday lives through community pharmacies. Visit our websites and collaborate with us!! Follow the link for more details https ▶️ //tinyurl.com/3swz2jzc

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

SURVEY: Share your thoughts on PPI in research. This survey is external and open until 25 November 2025.

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The Equal Breath survey is a national effort to understand what lung health really looks like for the Black community in the UK.

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

SURVEY: Equal Breath Project is inviting adults, carers, and healthcare professionals of Black or Mixed Black heritage to share their experiences of lung health. Take part: Adult Equal Breath Survey ▶️ bit.ly/EBadult Children & Young People Equal Breath Survey ▶️ bit.ly/EByouth #LungHealth

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

EVENT: Join an inspiring online event exploring how research can shape the future of healthcare and your career. 📆 21 January 2026 🕐 10am to 1 pm Register through this link: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/abe863...

Research careers showcase event poster scheduled for 21 January 2026. Registration is online through MS Teams and the event runs from 10am to 1pm

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

REPOST: One of our collaborating partners HSC R&D would like to hear your thoughts on PPI work in Northern Ireland. They welcome ideas from PPI contributors, researchers, health and social care professionals, the community and voluntary sector, and people interested in being involved in research.

A PPI survey invitation with a link and QR Code

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Partnership with Health and Care Research Wales at Senedd Wales and launch of the Inclusive Research Action Plan: @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social shared that partnerships aren't about ticking boxes. They're about communities being valued, involved, and shaping research that matters to them.

From left: Professor Mahendra Patel, Carys Thomas (Welsh Government), Isabel Oliver (Chief Medical Officer of Wales), and Andrew Dickinson (Chief Dental Officer) at the Senedd Inclusive Research Action plan launch, Cardiff, Wales

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

@drmahendrapatel.bsky.social kicks off with a keynote lecture at the University of South Wales reflecting on the mission to inclusive research. He stressed that research shouldn't be a one-size fits all, everyone in the community must benefit from research.

Professor Mahendra Patel giving a lecture on inclusive research at the University of South Wales, Cardiff campus

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

OPPORTUNITIES: Starting your career in research? 🚀 Check out some free introductory courses for NHS staff & health professionals courtesy of the NIHR. Sign up: tinyurl.com/5ffkb65w

NIHR Poster containing information on how to add research to your career.

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Last year, we partnered with health and social care organisations in Northern Ireland and launched a manifesto to advance health equity in the region. We've now got a follow-up event on Wednesday 9 April, 10.00am - 12.00pm, online. To register, visit: tinyurl.com/4my5nrt9

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Incredible day at Equal Start Oxford's "Accelerate Action" event yesterday! Powerful discussions on ensuring every baby's first 1001 days are happy & healthy, regardless of postcode or background. #Maternalhealth Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay2025 ▶️More about Equal Start tinyurl.com/3xz5htxr

A group of women discussing next steps for the Equal Start Project

Group shot of conference attendees listening to the panelists

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

First of its kind! A few months ago we celebrated a partnership with key health and care organisations in Northern Ireland. This is a big step towards a healthier and more inclusive future for people in Northern Ireland and beyond. Find out what's been planned on this link ➡️ bit.ly/4eRILKC

L to R: Prof Chris Butler, Nuffield Dept of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE, Director of the CfRE, Prof Janice Baillie Assistant Director HSC Research and Development division, NI Health Minister Mike NesbItt, Prof Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, DoH NI, Prof Ian young, Chief Scientific Advisor, DoH, Right Prof Sir Aziz Sheikh, Incoming head of department NDPCHS, University of Oxford

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Centre for Research Equity @thecfre.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We are excited to attend the Women's Health showcase organised by @oxprimarycare.bsky.social As the Centre, we look forward to all presentations and what researchers are doing to enhance equitable access to health and social care across women's life course #womenshealth #healthequity

People sitting and a view of a presentation slide at the Advancing Women's Health conference

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