@uni_essexhealth | Research: neuropsychology, social work & rehab | Chair @UKABIF | Treasurer @rehabresearchUK | President @Acpin_uk | sculler and trombonist

Ely, Cambridgeshire
Joined March 2011
🚀 We’ve launched the first round of our Strategic Infrastructure Partnerships (SIPs), a new form of multi-year funding to tackle pressing health and care challenges. On our #NIHR20 year, we’re building on 20 years of our infrastructure. These SIPs will bring together expertise, capabilities and resources across NIHR infrastructure and the wider health and care system to tackle challenges that no single organisation, discipline or scheme can solve alone. This first round will support the shift from hospital to community-based care, with up to £45m available. As our CEO, Professor Lucy Chappell said: “As the NIHR celebrates 20 years, it is looking for bold ideas and ambitious teams to lead these new, transformational partnerships. Our research infrastructure is full of passionate experts, with boundless experience. We want them to unite, combining their strengths with industry, local government, charities and many other partners, to accelerate exciting innovations and research to deliver real, lasting impact for patients across the country, and to drive economic growth.” 🔗 nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-fund-ma… #ResearchInfrastructure
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We've got significant safety and security issues with generative AI healthcare that need to be addressed @jnkath @JClusmann @Nature nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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BISWG Annual Conference 2026 - The Intersection between Marginalised Groups and People with Acquired Brain Injury | The Brain Injury Social Work Group
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Replying to @Prof_A_Bateman
A guaranteed post registration year to consolidate skills? Bit like FY1?
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The Headway helpline is a fantastic resource for anyone with questions about brain injury. The nurse-led team aim to provide information on all aspects of acquired brain injury including symptoms, rehabilitation and practical problems. Call us on 0808 800 2244 You can complete an enquiry form on our website if you would prefer to contact us online. buff.ly/qPMCo1o
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very interesting workshop on 20th October... sign up deadline has been extended - see NIHR HTA / RSS social care webinars and workshops 2026 - NIHR RSS Toolbox @NIHRresearch
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Note that there is a workshop on 20th October to support for applications for HTA Social Care funding
As NIHR marks its 20 year anniversary, we're showcasing the difference our social care research is making for individuals, families, communities and services. From funding research in care and residential homes, to supporting social care professionals to embark on careers in research, we are a driving force behind much-needed improvements across the sector. Take a look at the latest in our Gamechanger series and find out how our social care research is: 🏡 Helping to reduce hospital admissions and supporting independent living 📋 Providing career support for social care researchers 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Supporting vulnerable children and families 📖 Delivering better outcomes for people with learning disabilities nihr.ac.uk/nihr20/gamechange… #NIHR20
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Don't miss your chance to apply to our Programme Development Grants (PDG) – July 2026 funding opportunity. PDG supports preparatory work for future Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) applications and ongoing or recently completed PGfAR awards. 💡 Up to £250,000 over 12–24 months. Closing on 16 September, 1pm 🔗 nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme…
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Call for Papers- 8th International Workshop on Cognition: Interdisciplinary Foundations, Models and Applications 24/10/26, Malta. Accepted regular and short papers will be published in Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Full call for papers on the website: cifma.github.io
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Inequalities: NHS's own GP Patient Survey highlights need for national neuro plan. Learn more: bit.ly/4h2cd5s #BackThe1in6
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⭐️⭐️PUBLISH THE PLAN⭐️⭐️ We are asking people to urgently sign an open letter to the Health Secretary asking for the promised Brain Injury Action Plan to be published. Please follow the link to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Interested in community rehabilitation research activity this summer? Check out our short, 1-page CRRN monthly newsletter Sign up here lnkd.in/eErwdqGN Join the CRRN mailing list to receive the newsletter with active links, support for community rehab research & more...
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Have you seen our report? Alliance urges action to ensure the NHS can deliver a rapidly expanding pipeline of neurological treatments. Learn more bit.ly/4slEarR
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New EQ-5D-5L value set for the UK published online: euroqol.org/information-and-… Reflecting preferences of the UK general population, it can be used to score EQ-5D-5L for use in HTA and policy decision-making.
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⭐️⭐️TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!⭐️⭐️ Early Bird & Member Discount! Book Now: ukabif.org.uk/events/registe… #UKABIF #UKABIF2026Summit #ABI #AcquiredBrainInjury
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A super talk today delivered by Natalie Frankish to the Essex Neurology Network about rare conditions. Super resources available here geneticalliance.org.uk/suppo…
Featuring over 60 submissions, our anthology represents has themes of resilience, isolation, mental health, and the experience of ‘fighting’ for care echo throughout the anthology. But so too does the strength found in support and community. ow.ly/l82i50V7JcK
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Featuring over 60 submissions, our anthology represents has themes of resilience, isolation, mental health, and the experience of ‘fighting’ for care echo throughout the anthology. But so too does the strength found in support and community. ow.ly/l82i50V7JcK
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Thinking about a future in health and care research? 🚀 Our Academy offers a range of funding and support programmes designed to help you take your next step, whether you are exploring research for the first time or building momentum in your career. Discover 5 key opportunities that are currently open: ➡️Clinical Future Leaders Fellowship nihr.ac.uk/funding/clinical-… ➡️Development & Skills Enhancement nihr.ac.uk/funding/developme… ➡️Predoctoral Award nihr.ac.uk/funding/predoctor… ➡️Pre-Application Support Fund nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-appli… ➡️Incubator Competition nihr.ac.uk/funding/2026-nihr… Find the right support for your career stage.🌟 #NIHRAcademy #ResearchCareers #HealthAndCareResearch #ClinicalResearch #ResearchFunding
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📢 We’re investing almost £55m in five additional NIHR Mental Health Research Groups (MHRGs) to strengthen research in areas with high mental health need. They will tackle inequalities, reach people often under-represented in research, work closely with local communities, and address locally identified mental health priorities. Meet the new NIHR MHRGs: @PlymUni, @KeeleUniversity, @HuddersfieldUni, @unilincoln & @LancasterUni 🔗 Read the full story: nihr.ac.uk/news/ps55m-fund-m…
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