🎙️ What is qualitative research and what does it involve?
Claire Fraser and Georgia Naughton join the #NIHRBridgeTheGap Podcast to explain how qualitative research explores attitudes, beliefs, and experiences through interviews, focus groups, and more.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4r46Swt
Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.' 🔗 Register: http://bit.ly/4s175kN #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social
Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.'
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4s175kN
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features:
📽️ Research impact
Discover:
✅ What impact is (and isn’t)
✅ How to plan impact into research
✅ Ways to generate impact
✅ How to measure impact
🎨 Crafts breaking barriers!
Community Engagement Officer Gurpreet uses iris folding workshops to discuss statistics with diverse communities new to research.
Watch full webinar 👇
📢Coming up: Next in our webinar series:📢
'Tackling polypharmacy in primary care: Reflecting on learning from the IMPPP clinical trial'
📆Wednesday 25 March 2026
🕛1-2pm
🌐Online
Contributors: Dr Jenny Scott, Dr Deborah McCahon & Prof Rupert Payne
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s4e4y3w
#GPsky #PharmSky
📣 NEWSLETTER DROP ⬇️
Spring has *almost* sprung and we have lots to share:
YPIP 2025 highlights, case studies of inclusive recruitment, more "Gerrin' on wi' it" podcast series episodes, the team getting out and about...
and much more!
Check out the newsletter here - buff.ly/QI3XAKn
🎙️ What is critical analysis, and why does it matter in research?
Helen Brooks and Emily Vicary explore how to critically appraise research, what trustworthiness means and how to assess evidence with confidence.
Listen now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmvPvsiDKZw
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
CAPC Webinar: Tackling polypharmacy in primary care, reflecting on learning from the IMPPP clinical trial
25 March 2026 1-2 pm via Zoom
Contributors: Dr J Scott and Dr D McCahon, University of Bristol, and Professor R Payne, University of Exeter
Register here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/centr...
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Explore the latest roundup of top stories from all our NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country:
👉 mailchi.mp/nihr/march-2...
Featuring the latest news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & more
📨 Join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter
📢 New publication!
Analysis of equality, diversity and inclusion strategies at NIHR Biomedical Research Centres and Clinical Research Facilities 👇
www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/analysis-of-...
#EDI #ResearchInclusion
@corylus.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
Not knowing which type of #HealthProfessional was seen & having a remote appointment were particularly problematic for patient trust/confidence
Patients were less likely to report their needs were met in #PrimaryCare consultations meeting these criteria doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @nuffieldtrust.org.uk
This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features:
📽️ Focus groups
Discover:
✅ Focus groups as a qualitative research method
✅ Practical, ethical & methodological tips
✅ When to use them vs interviews
Watch the full video: youtu.be/5L7U7CHsQcg
Banner with NIHR logo and the text “Applied Research Collaboration South London” at the top. Large heading reads “Together in Research:” with a red underline flourish beneath it. Below, text states: “The patient, service user, carer and public involvement newsletter from ARC South London (Winter, 2026).” Background is light teal with dark blue text.
📢Out now - our final involvement newsletter, 'Together in Research' - includes:
🔸Blog: beyond tokenism - lived experience in mental health research
🔸Thanks and farewell from our involvement coordinator
🔸Events, news, blogs, resources + more
mailchi.mp/3a5f644e7d1d...
🎙️How do researchers recruit participants and keep them involved?
Neil Humphrey joins #NIHRBridgeTheGap to talk about best practice for recruitment, retaining participants, and making research more inclusive.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4aqd6zP
@manchester.ac.uk, @nihrarcs.bsky.social, @nihr.bsky.social
🧬 Duchenne breakthrough
Methodologist Jonathan shares how patient and public involvement uncovered a missing disease stage overlooked by all prior models.
This led to better quality of life estimates, lower care costs and smarter treatment decisions.
🆕 New project!
❓ How inclusive is physical activity research?
❓ How physically active are children with special educational needs or neurodiverse traits?
➡️ We're trying to answer these questions
bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/increasing-t...
#HealthyChildhood #SEN #neurodiversity @bibresearch.bsky.social
A stated aim of the new Scottish GP contract on 2018 was a reduction in GP workload and health inequalities, but has it improved GPs’ working lives in deprived areas?
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
🎙️ What is quantitative research, and what are descriptive studies?
In this episode, Statistician Sarah Rhodes explains how numbers help us understand people and populations and introduces different types of descriptive studies.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3O5zHdt
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
📢New research highlights how community hubs - from libraries to faith centres and even football clubs - are helping people access health and care support closer to home.
A great demonstration of the impact of community led, inclusive and accessible support.
👉Read more: tinyurl.com/5d77pk7m
🎙️ What is dissemination, and why does it matter in research?
In these #NIHRBridgeTheGap episodes, @zoetw.bsky.social & Gavin Hubbard explore how to share research clearly and accessibly, and the challenges involved.
Listen now:
🔗 Ep 25: bit.ly/4qokd1w
🔗 Ep 26: bit.ly/4bKruFy
🎧 NEW PODCAST 🎙️
Learn how public advisers helped co-produce research on community signposting services. Hear how lived experience shaped the project and its outputs.
Listen now▶️👉https://tinyurl.com/2zedbt96
@paulboland.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research 🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies. 🔗 bit.ly/4rELXjJ @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research
🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies.
🔗 bit.ly/4rELXjJ
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social
🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c
#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social
Very happy to be in Zurich discussing new developments in implementation science. I will be sharing our ongoing work on the Impact of an Intervention on Inequalities in Overprescribing - the 3i-o study tomorrow.
#IMPACT2026 #ImpSci
@au-primarycareuol.bsky.social @wy-icb-research.bsky.social
YT: youtu.be/-rwg3Y8on5k
A study of >6000 general practices found that preserving features of relationship-based care is needed to maintain patients’ #trust and confidence in health professionals doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
#GeneralPractice #HealthcareTrust #ContinuityOfCare #BJGP #PrimaryCareResearch
🎙️ What are the different types of research involvement?
In this episode, Stephanie Gillibrand explains consulting, collaboration, and co-production in plain language.
An ideal listen if you are new to research or want to get involved.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3NWCeqx
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
📽️ Explore our equality, diversity and inclusion playlist.
Hosted with the @ethnichealthres.bsky.social, sessions cover Equality Impact Assessments, Social Model of Disability, Neurodiversity in Research, and more!
🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c #MentalHealth #Research
🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c
#MentalHealth #Research
SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
NEXT WEEK: SPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia
🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia
🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research 🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rELXjJ @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research
🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies.
🔗 bit.ly/4rELXjJ
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk
