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Read more at: Julia Mannes' Research Recognised in Latest NIHR Report

Julia Mannes' Research Recognised in Latest NIHR Report

1 September 2025

We are pleased to share that Julia Mannes ’ pictured above, research exploring inequality in children’s access to mental health care has been featured in the latest NIHR Impact Report, ‘Learning together to improve mental health research’. Julia’s MPhil research gained national media coverage and caught the attention of...


Read more at: Evaluation of the NHS Active 10 Walking App Intervention Through Time-Series Analysis in 201,688 Individuals

Evaluation of the NHS Active 10 Walking App Intervention Through Time-Series Analysis in 201,688 Individuals

1 September 2025

Despite widespread interest in integrating mobile health apps into primary care to prevent and manage physical inactivity-related health conditions, the effectiveness of these apps remains unclear. We quantified the effects of Active 10 (a goal setting and self-monitoring app developed by Public Health England) on brisk...


Read more at: Long-Term Conditions Group Webinar

Long-Term Conditions Group Webinar

1 September 2025

Last month, the Long-Term Conditions Group conducted a webinar to disseminate the results of their previous research to charities and participants. The webinar covered findings from multiple studies exploring patients' diagnostic journeys, patient-clinician communication, impact of autoimmune diseases on patient lives...


Read more at: Cambridge Researchers Provide New Guidance for Clinicians Supporting OLder Adults with Complex Health Needs

Cambridge Researchers Provide New Guidance for Clinicians Supporting OLder Adults with Complex Health Needs

1 September 2025

Simon Etkind, Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care A new paper published in European Geriatric Medicine offers vital guidance for clinicians navigating the complex task of discussing uncertain prognoses with older adults facing multiple serious health conditions. Led by Dr Simon Noah Etkind and...


Read more at: Primary Care Unit Research Cited in Education Select Committee Report on Children's Social Care

Primary Care Unit Research Cited in Education Select Committee Report on Children's Social Care

1 September 2025

Julia Mannes and Robbie Duschinsky, Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care We are pleased to share that the Education Select Committee’s report on children’s social care, published earlier this month, includes recommendations informed by work led by Julia Mannes , Robbie Duschinsky and colleagues...


Read more at: Save the Date: Primary Care Unit to host SAPC South East Conference 2026

Save the Date: Primary Care Unit to host SAPC South East Conference 2026

28 July 2025

We are delighted to share that the University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit will host the Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) South East Conference 2026 on 29–30 January 2026 at Madingley Hall, Cambridge. This year’s theme, 'Advancing equity in primary care: building healthier communities together ' , invites...


Read more at: Long-Term Conditions Research Group attend the British Society for Rheumatology annual conference 2025

Long-Term Conditions Research Group attend the British Society for Rheumatology annual conference 2025

8 July 2025

During 28 April – 30 April 2025, the Long-Term Conditions research group attended the annual conference of the British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) in Manchester alongside clinicians, allied health professionals, researchers and charities (2,000 delegates total). The team presented five studies across two oral...


Read more at: Cambridge Researchers Provide New Guidance for Clinicians Supporting Older Adults with Complex Health Needs

Cambridge Researchers Provide New Guidance for Clinicians Supporting Older Adults with Complex Health Needs

3 July 2025

A new paper published in European Geriatric Medicine offers vital guidance for clinicians navigating the complex task of discussing uncertain prognoses with older adults facing multiple serious health conditions. Led by Dr Simon Noah Etkind and colleagues from the University of Cambridge, Primary Care Unit, this research...


Read more at: Dr Ben Bowers appointed to Assistant Professor of Primary Care

Dr Ben Bowers appointed to Assistant Professor of Primary Care

30 June 2025

We are pleased to announce that Dr Ben Bowers has been appointed to the role of Assistant Professor of Primary Care within the Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge. Dr Bowers is a clinical academic community nurse and a longstanding member of the Palliative &...


Read more at: Efforts to detect atrial fibrillation do not need to involve primary care and need only minimal support

Efforts to detect atrial fibrillation do not need to involve primary care and need only minimal support

27 June 2025

Chief Investigator for SAFER, Professor Jonathan Mant, and the hand-held ECG device (Zenicor) used in the study. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition associated with one-third of strokes, and many people are undiagnosed. If AF is identified and patients are given an anticoagulant (blood thinner), 300,000...