CPFT opens new research suite in Peterborough for equal access | News
π£ Our new clinical research suite at the Cavell Centre will bring more studies to people using CPFT #NHS services in Peterborough and North Fenland, ensuring fair and equal access to #research to improve health outcomes.
π Thanks to everyone who made it possible! π
β‘οΈ www.cpft.nhs.uk/news/cpft-op...
10.03.2026 17:17
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ππ₯³ Celebrating the official opening of #CPFTResearch in the North with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Paul Bristow and @cpft-nhs.bsky.social Medical Director Dr Cathy Walsh doing the honours! π
π Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Cavell Centre for a very special occasion!
09.03.2026 15:19
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π Our banner is up and we're looking forward to welcoming guests at our new #research base in the north @ the Cavell Centre on Monday!
π From 12pm come & meet the team, tour the facilities and find out how we're bringing more research studies to staff and people using @cpft-nhs.bsky.social services.
06.03.2026 18:23
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π£ Today at 12.30pm π§ join Dr Maura Malpetti to learn about neuroinflammation in #dementia.
π Explore how range of anti-inflammatory treatments could be helpful to slow or prevent decline in people living with #Alzheimers disease and help to beat dementia:
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
05.03.2026 09:57
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β οΈ Apply this week for CPFT #Research funding by Friday 6 March!
π This fund is suitable for colleagues wanting to build #NHS research capacity and skills in your team to deliver studies to #ImproveCPFT.
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Check the full guidance and how to apply here:
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/apply-for-re...
03.03.2026 13:29
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β° One week to go before our #research open afternoon at the Cavell Centre in #Peterborough!
π We're looking forward to welcoming staff at our new base to deliver studies in the north and help more colleagues and people using CPFT services access research opportunities.
π Come and meet the team!
02.03.2026 13:18
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π£ Today's research talk @ 12.30pm π§ examines if #fluoxetine is an effective treatment for #depression in children and young people.
π All #MentalHealth professionals welcome to discuss expert analyses and findings, and share insights from clinical practice:
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
26.02.2026 11:23
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π£ Anyone 18+ affected by #SAD/winter #depression is invited to test #VirtualReality therapy for #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder!
Help @angliaruskin.bsky.social & CPFT improve #MentalHealth treatment with #research.
π± Scan the code or click to read more + sign up
aruspsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
19.02.2026 13:27
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β οΈ Apply by 5pm π tomorrow to join the @nihr.bsky.social mentoring programme and get support for your research career or help others with your research expertise as a mentor!
π£οΈ Progress #YourPathInResearch here: β¬οΈ
www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/ment...
17.02.2026 17:49
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Spotify β Web Player
π Check out the @rcpsych.bsky.social podcast for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek exploring how to empower young people when discussing their #MentalHealth care or treatment.
CPD eLearning talks offer insights for all #MentalHealth professionals to support your learning: β¬οΈ
open.spotify.com/episode/5ObN...
16.02.2026 15:15
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CPFT wins major investment for research to address regional health and care challenges | Research news
Research news and press releases
π£ We are proud to host @arceastofengland.bsky.social
in their next phase to drive high-quality applied #research to tackle regional health & care challenges.
This major investment from NIHR will improve health and care for our communities, patients and the public:
β‘οΈ www.cpft.nhs.uk/research-new...
12.02.2026 17:41
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π Welcome to our new recruits bringing their nursing and #AHP expertise to #research @cpft-nhs.bsky.social!
Today #February11 we celebrate #WomenInScience and we are delighted to have more joining us this year to improve healthcare, linking #research with more clinical services and teams. #IDWGS2026
11.02.2026 14:39
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π£ For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek join Dr Abby Russell
to learn how #research is improving support for children with #ADHD in schools.
π Find out how the Flex toolkit was co-produced and evaluated and what schools can do for better children's #MentalHealth:
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
10.02.2026 13:12
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Social by nature: from animal minds to inclusive Science communities ONLINE
Inaugural lecture with Professor Claudia Wascher, exploring what it means to be social in the animal kingdom and in the scientific community
π Celebrate LGBT+ History Month with our #research partners @angliaruskin.bsky.social this week! #LGBTplusHM26 π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
Join lecture with Prof @wascherclaudia.bsky.social on making science inclusive on Wednesday 11 February @ 6pm!
β Register a free online place ASAP β¬οΈ
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-by-...
09.02.2026 16:49
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Values in Psychiatry - Book Launch
This event celebrates the publication ofΒ Values in Psychiatry by Robert Dudas
ποΈ Join @cpft-nhs.bsky.social consultant psychiatrist Dr Robert Dudas for his Values in Psychiatry book launch with
@ox.ac.uk next week!
π€ From 9.30am, Wednesday 11 February
π» Register a free place today + request details to join any part of the programme online: www.eventbrite.com/e/values-in-...
06.02.2026 14:05
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π£ Join @ 12.30pm π§ tomorrow to meet @cpft-nhs.bsky.social consultant psychiatrist Dr Alje Van Hoorn working on our Cavell Centre #Recovery Ward.
π Explore the #Bayesian brain hypothesis and how it applies to emotions, psychopathology and #MentalHealth care:
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
04.02.2026 16:19
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β οΈ One week left! Don't miss the deadline to apply to co-lead
@arceastofengland.bsky.social and use your leadership expertise in #research, health and social care to improve services and support for people in our region.
π The next phase of the ARC needs you!
β° Apply by Monday 9 February π
02.02.2026 17:36
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π£ Join Dr Jonathan Goodman tomorrow @ 12.30pm π§ to learn how evolutionary theory can help us understand how people learn to trust each other and the influence of #genetics on human cognition & intelligence.
Meet at the Herchel Smith Building or join online:
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
28.01.2026 15:11
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π£ Colleagues @cpft-nhs.bsky.social can apply for professional development funding and support from @nihr.bsky.social to be #NIHR20 #Research Leaders!
Great opportunity for recognition and reward if you're working in the #NHS on research to shape future healthcare.
βοΈ Apply by Wednesday 18 March: π
27.01.2026 15:39
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π£ Don't miss tomorrow's talk @ 12.30pm π§ with Dr Robert Dudas @cpft-nhs.bsky.social to find out how to put individual patient values back into #psychiatry to improve #MentalHealth treatments, care & recovery.
π Explore evidence for #ValuesBasedPractice #VBP
β‘οΈ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
21.01.2026 12:46
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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - Chris Mann, Sue Dougan sits in (19/01/2026)
Sue discusses the day's news, and brings you the Rewind.
πΆ Catch CPFT Research & Development Director Dr Ben Underwood talking about blood tests for #dementia and latest #research news on #BBC Cambs (@ around 45 mins) π½
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
We're working on the READ-OUT study with
@dementiasplatform.bsky.social
β‘οΈ www.cpft.nhs.uk/research-new...
20.01.2026 17:02
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π£ Everyone 16+ is invited to help us find the genetic links to #anxiety and #depression!
UK @gladstudy.bsky.social needs people with no history of #MentalHealth conditions as well as those who have, to compare.
Take part with @cpft-nhs.bsky.social and help others for #BlueMonday: β‘οΈ gladstudy.org.uk
19.01.2026 17:04
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NHS InSites Bite-size training Live events
Get ready for some awesome live sessions where we'll be diving into innovative ideas and strategies to shake things up in the healthcare ind
π£ Join 3 exclusive live #innovation sessions this month for #NHS staff, covering the essentials to get innovating! For anyone starting their journey to improve health care and services with new technology. #NHSInSites
β‘οΈ Register now for 20 & 22 January next week β¬οΈ
www.eventbrite.com/e/nhs-insite...
16.01.2026 14:33
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π£ Two exciting roles with our @arceastofengland.bsky.social team to apply for by Monday 9 February!
If you want to develop #research capacity in the #EastofEngland, or co-lead our ARC with your research expertise and vision to drive impact and benefit for our communities - then consider applying! π
14.01.2026 13:43
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π£ We're working with @angliaruskin.bsky.social to test #VirtualReality therapy for #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder!
Anyone 18+ affected by #SAD / winter #depression is invited to take part and lift your mood.
π± Scan the QR code or click to read more + sign up:
β‘οΈ aruspsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
13.01.2026 16:06
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π£ Colleagues @cpft-nhs.bsky.social are invited to a free half-day event online to learn about the @nihr.bsky.social Associate Principal Investigator Scheme and explore research career & development opportunities.
ποΈ Join @ 1pm on Thursday 22 January, register here π
www.eventbrite.com/e/forging-yo...
09.01.2026 12:50
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Great to see @cpft-nhs.bsky.social #MentalHealth #research lead & former consultant #ClinicalPsychologist Dr Ayla Humphrey π honoured with an MBE for services to young people with acquired brain injuries. Ayla co-founded our CCPNR service.
Read more from @cam.ac.uk: β‘οΈ bit.ly/45p8Miz
#NewYearHonours
07.01.2026 14:26
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ARC East of England Fellowship: Technology enabled care
YouTube video by CPFT Research
β οΈ Just two days left to apply for an @arceastofengland.bsky.social Fellowship by 12pm Wednesday!
π½ Giles' #SocialCare project is helping people with #dementia.
π¬ Contact the ARC team ASAP to find a supervisor & discuss your #research idea:β‘οΈ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/training-dev...
youtu.be/krWJz1UNrbc?...
05.01.2026 14:05
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β° Two weeks to apply for the @arceastofengland.bsky.social
Fellowship!
Consider your project over the festive break and find a supervisor to discuss how to improve #NHS services & care with your #research idea.
β οΈ Complete your application by 12pm on 7 January:
β‘οΈ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/training-dev...
24.12.2025 13:06
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π Wishing everyone a peaceful & happy festive season + all the best for the New Year! π
Thanks for all your support this year to set up a new #research base in Peterborough, and deliver 110 studies with 1075 people taking part in #ResearchWithCare.
You help us make a difference for better health! π
23.12.2025 14:34
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