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03 March 2020
A key advantage of participating in research studies is that you can receive more time with expert clinicians and information on how to manage your health. David Sparkes, 68, a retired Health and Safety Manager from Exmouth, participated in a pre-diabetes research programme that gave him the information he needed to understand the condition and adopt a more healthy and active lifestyle.
28 February 2020
The NIHR CRN South West Peninsula Research Associate Scheme is now open for applications! The scheme The scheme is designed to allow time for post holders to develop knowledge and insight into the research process, supporting recruitment into NIHR Portfolio studies, whilst also acquiring skills to become future principal investigators, thereby becoming Ambassadors for the NIHR CRN
25 February 2020
The Research Team at Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) offer pioneering research opportunities to their patients thanks to a collaborative team approach that seen them described as ‘superstar recruiters’.
21 February 2020
The NIHR CRN South West Peninsula would like to invite you and your baby to take part in a study of a new vaccine which protects against four types of meningitis.
18 February 2020
Research studies often span the country and involve recruiting centres in multiple locations. A recent study, ANODE (prophylactic ANtibiotics for the prevention of infection following Operative Delivery), is one such study that involved 27 maternity hospitals across the UK and has recruited over 3,400 participants. Heidi Hollands, Senior Research Midwife shares her experiences.
07 February 2020
The South West Research Awards Nominees have now been announced!
30 January 2020
A career can span many decades and an early experience can steer your path in a certain direction. This was exactly the case for Viktorija Kaminskaite a fourth-year medical student at the University of Exeter who, whilst on the placement at Claremont Medical Practice (Exmouth), was introduced to the world of primary care research.
29 January 2020
Staff at Claremont Medical Practice, Exmouth, can now deliver more research studies to their patients following delivery of a brand new state of the art spirometer.
06 January 2020
Jennifer Mbanu, Research Practitioner with Devon Partnership Trust (DPT), is conducting her first self-initiated research project thanks to a Patient Participation Involvement and Engagement Small Grant.
02 January 2020
Chris Lovegrove, Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and Clinical Research Fellow, has benefitted from a range of support from the NIHR to help him progress in his journey to become a leader in research delivery.
20 December 2019
A man from Devon has described how volunteering to participate in the Vision In Parkinson’s Study has given him a new perspective on living with the disease.
19 December 2019
Before a research study can be adopted to the NIHR CRN portfolio it must meet certain criteria, our Study Support Service is set up to help you navigate this process and support the study to maximise the chance of being supported. Check out what the South West team has to offer.
17 December 2019
Find out more about a South West project to develop a detailed understanding of the views of the workforce on becoming a PI
16 December 2019
The South West Research Awards are now open for nominations and provide a great opportunity to recognise exceptional achievements and dedication to research delivery across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
01 November 2019
Patients and research staff from across the South West gathered to learn about local achievements and opportunities to take part in Parkinson’s disease research.
31 October 2019
Research career story: Frazer Underwood, Associate Clinical Professor / Consultant Nurse in Integrated Services for Older People at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust, is one of 70 Senior Nurses and midwives from across the UK to feature on the 70@70 Leadership Programme
28 October 2019
Vicki Goodwin MBE, a physiotherapist and Associate Professor in Ageing and Rehabilitation, CRN SWP Clinical Specialty Lead for Ageing and Training Lead for the Peninsula ARC has had a pioneering career in ageing research. Her career path shows that with the correct attitude and attributes anyone can achieve their ambition of working in research, but it’s not always a straightforward pathway.
18 October 2019
Sharon shares her research career story, managing a team of 14 staff that deliver NIHR approved studies covering mental health, dementia, ageing, learning disabilities and Parkinson’s disease.
04 October 2019
Have you considered getting involved in research as part of your career development? If not there are some great reasons to consider taking your first step. If you already involved in research there are resources available to help you take the next step in your research journey.
03 October 2019
Rena Truscott is a Senior Research Practitioner and her background is as an Occupational Therapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Read more about her career.
02 October 2019
We know that more resources are required to support frontline staff in engaging with research, and to encourage non-research colleagues to engage with research. This is why the ‘NHS Engagement Frontline Staff Community’ has been created.
26 September 2019
Louise Mole, a research active Dietitian and PhD candidate at the University of Plymouth, has been using resources from the Join Dementia Research campaign and support from PenARC to further the understanding of how nutrition can affect the care of people living in their own home with dementia.
22 August 2019
Chris Dixon, Lead Research Nurse at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, has been selected to become part of a brand new nurse and midwife research initiative - the National Institute for Health Research’s (NIHR) 70@70 Research Leader programme.
19 August 2019
Janine Valentine, Consultant Nurse for Older People at Yeovil District Hospital, has been selected to become part of a brand new nurse and midwife research initiative - the National Institute for Health Research’s (NIHR) 70@70 Research Leader programme.
15 July 2019
Maggie Shepherd, Lead Nurse for Research at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Clinical Professor at University of Exeter Medical School, has been selected to become part of a brand new nurse and midwife research initiative - the National Institute for Health Research’s (NIHR) 70@70 Research Leader programme.