PPI/E & Comms Lead, NIHR Cambridge BRC. Passionate about communication and public involvement in research! Lapsed antipodean. Views my own. She/her.
Cambridge, England
Joined May 2018
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
We’re looking for #publicmembers to join the East of England SDE #DAC!
If you’re over 18, live in the East of England, and not in health research or data science, we want to hear from you!
Role Description- tinyurl.com/mrpnzw8e
Apply here - forms.office.com/e/CpJ2Le8b6…
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Do you have post doctoral informatics/biostatistics skills, and want to find the best blood based biomarkers for dementia?
Come and join @DementiasUK at @Cambridge_Uni @CambridgeBRC and the READOUT study team
@alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @NIHRresearch
👇
jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49062
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
#Cambridge #FamilyLearning @camcitco @CambsCC @CambsPboroCA @CambsPboroICS @HW_CambsPboro @CambsEYC @CambridgeCVS @CambridgeCAB @foodbankcambs @CambridgeUtdFC @AbbeyPeople @ArburyCambridge @Galfrid_Edu @ConnectingCambs please share. Thank you
Join us for our FREE Shop it, Cook it course in Cambridge 🥕
Sign up here bit.ly/3UpE2se
@CambsSkills
#ShopItCookIt #Cambridge #FreeCourse #KidsActivity #GroundworkEast
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Practical advice, resources, and support available right in your community.
Whether you're looking to save on bills, find financial advice, or just want a warm place to chat, come along and see what’s available!
#Whittlesey #Wisbech #Chatteris #Fenland #Cambridgeshire
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Our next MedAI seminar will be in collaboration with the @SASsoftware Advanced Analytics Hub, @Maxwell_Centre and @OTR_Cambridge
Join us next week for talks followed by networking and refreshments
📅 12 Nov, 4-6pm
📍 JCBC and zoom
👇 sign up below
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
.@NHSBT needs 12K Black blood donors per year and it's increasing.
@DonorHealthBTRU, @actiononblood co-created 4 videos with Black communities to encourage Black blood donors. These were shown to be 90% effective.
youtube.com/embed/-9gWSSp0Ci…… tiny.cc/zqzszz
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Woo hoo!
We are excited to let you all know that booking is now open for our in-person event we are hosting with @ConnectingCambs
Wed 4 Dec 10:00 -12:00
Meadows community Centre, Cambridge, CB4 2JL
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/3YyfrCO
#DigitalInclusion
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
📣Researchers @CPFT_NHS have partnered with @psychiatry_ucam @unibirmingham @BristolUni to test if treating #inflammation can improve recovery from #psychosis.
People with psychosis using #MentalHealth services may be able to take part in the PIMS study:
➡️cpft.nhs.uk/research-news/cp…
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
We're hiring! Cancer Black Care is looking for a Cancer Information Officer to join us. Please share this opportunity within your networks!
#JobOpportunity #Job #Employment #Cancer
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
📣 Join our #research talk with @psychiatry_ucam at 12.30pm to learn at lunchtime how electronic health records can be used to review #MentalHealth service access and use, and improve care & outcomes in #CAMHS for young people.
Details on CPFT intranet: ➡️rebrand.ly/c35146
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬
Has your child (0-18 years) had a health care test, treatment or examination in the last year? 🏥
Were they held still for the procedure?
We would love to hear your views and experiences. 🗣️
📲6 question survey
surveymonkey.com/r/holdingfo…
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
We are looking for 5 people (age 16-35) to join a Lived Experience Advisory Panel for a project on improving physical health in young people with experience of psychosis: mcpin.org/research-opportuni…
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Have you ever thought about becoming involved in research? It doesn't have to be taking part in a trial, there are lots of ways you can #BePartOfResearch!
Check out our Starting Out Guide to learn more: nihr.ac.uk/documents/Startin…
#PublicInvolvement
ALT Get involved in research to help shape: what is researched, how it's carried out, how the results are shared and applied
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Calling all #AI & #DataScience enthusiasts! The @BHFDataScience is hosting an Open Challenge to develop algorithms for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases using synthetic ECG images.
📅 Challenge runs until 16 Dec 2024.
Learn more: hubs.li/Q02T2krT0 #MedicalImaging
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Do you have a project with a promising early-stage therapeutics or validated targets for children & young people’s cancer? C-Further, @CR_Horizons & @lifearc1 could help you advance your discoveries. Submissions open until 1 November. Learn more: zurl.co/Qf1J
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
📣 Exciting news! The @CUH_NHS Children’s Cancer Research Team have launched the first edition of their newsletter. 🙌
Have a read and find out more about the team and their research. Plus there are some fun activities for kids too!
Click here to read: crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/s…
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Today, we celebrate the importance of mental well-being, especially in the workplace.
A massive thank you to our incredible team for their unwavering support of both physical and mental health! 💪
Remember: Rest, recharge, and be kind to your mind. 🧘♀️
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
📢This is a call for Black-African, Indian, Pakistani Parents/Carers to join our Patient & Public Involvement Group
ℹ️ We need YOUR help to improve young people's healthcare access. Share/discuss ideas via virtual meetups. Your time will be reimbursed!
@ARC_EM @kamleshkhunti
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Innovative #MentalHealth research partnership with @CPFT_NHS @psychiatry_ucam @NIHRresearch launches to study new therapies which may help people with treatment-resistant conditions - 1st study for #PTSD: ➡️cpft.nhs.uk/research-news
#WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay
Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
Where it all started! Check out this job with UHS.
❗️PPI JOB ALERT❗️
Public Involvement and Engagement Officer, Research
careers.uhs.nhs.uk/jobs-dedi…
Come and work with us!
The work is rewarding!
The team ethos is supportive!
The tea-making game is strong!