Professor Mary Dixon-Woods, RAND Professor of Health Services Research, talks about her career pathway so far, her focus on the science and ethics of making things better in healthcare organisation and delivery and her arrival at the Primary Care Unit. What’s your career history so far? I was very lucky to attend a […]
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How research, rather than ‘Matron Knows Best’, improves nursing practice
Cambridge-based nurses, midwives and allied health professionals are carrying out innovative clinical academic research to improve care for patients and their families. Professor Christi Deaton, of the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), highlighted the work being carried out at a research conference and showcase (April 28). The event aimed to share information […]
School of Primary Care Research (SPCR) PhD Studentship in Primary Health Care
Applications are invited for this national PhD studentship competition for 3 year awards from individuals with a strong academic record who wish to develop a career in primary care research. Awards will normally be taken up in October 2016/January 2017. Applicants must have a first degree in a discipline relevant to primary care research and […]
Is this the rescue package general practice needs?
General practice is in crisis – or at least that’s the title Professor Martin Roland, RAND Professor of Health Services Research at the Primary Care Unit, used in a recent BMJ editorial and few would disagree – problems recruiting, rising workload, increasing stress and doctors retiring early. NHS England announced its solution in the General […]
Essential partners in clinical research – how the Clinical Research Network delivers results
The NIHR Clinical Research Network is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS. The Network operates nationally across England through a national coordinating centre and 15 local branches delivering research in the NHS across all disease areas. Communities of clinical practice The Primary Care Specialty is one of 30 specialties which bring together communities […]
Stroke survivors face ‘invisible impairments’ to return to work
Each year, 110,000 people in England alone suffer a stroke, a quarter of whom are of working age. The UK’s stroke strategy highlights the importance for people who have had a stroke of returning to work: being unemployed is associated with physical and mental health problems, while working has positive effects on the health of […]
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