Reasonable adjustments video now live
23rd May 2018
The REasonable adjustments to MAINstream diabetes and obesity care for adults with a learning disability (REMAIN) project followed on from the OK Diabetes study. REMAIN involved the development and compilation of resources appropriate for commissioners of weight management or diabetes services, and primary and community care managers and practitioners. These resources are live on the Diabetes UK website:
A new video about the importance of making reasonable adjustments is now live.
Harrogate & Rural District CCG supported by WY R&D
01st May 2018
As of May 2018 we now support @HaRD_CCG research.
We are really looking forward to working with practices across Harrogate and Rural District, and with our new CCG colleagues.
You can find out more about Harrogate and Rural District CCG on their website: http://www.harrogateandruraldistrictccg.nhs.uk/
Campaign to Reduce Opioid Prescribing - new interview
29th March 2018
The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences Academic Unit of Primary Care recently won the Improving Care through Innovation or Improvement Award at a ceremony held by the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network. This was received for work on the Campaign to Reduce Opioid Prescribing (CROP) project.
A new interview has now been released wherein Dr Sarah Alderson (Project Lead) and Stella Johnson (West Yorkshire Research and Development) discuss the CROP project and future collaboration plans.
Research Capability Funding (RCF) call for applicants - deadline reminder
12th March 2018
The RCF competition runs annually, organised by the West Yorkshire Research & Development team on behalf of the West Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Groups. The deadline for applications is Monday 19th March 2018 at 12 noon.
Visit the section of our website dedicated to this year's competition to read more about RCF and about this funding competition: www.westyorksrd.nhs.uk/rcf-201819
Campaign to Reduce Opioid Prescribing shortlisted for a HSJ award
07th March 2018
The Campaign to Reduce Opioid Prescribing (CROP) has been shortlisted for a HSJ Value in Healthcare award in the category of pharmacy and medicines optimisation. See the full shortlist at the HSJ website.
Congratulations to Dr Sarah Alderson and team!
NIHR annual report published
23rd January 2024
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published the NIHR’s annual report and accounts for 2022/23.
Read more on the NIHR website:
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-2022-23-annual-report-published/35030
NIHR launches new national service
02nd October 2023
The National Institute for Health Research has launched its new Research Support Service.
You can read more online: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-launches-new-national-service-to-support-researchers-at-every-stage-of-their-research-journey/34562
NIHR life sciences industry update
18th July 2023
NIHR reports positive signs of recovery for the life sciences industry. Read more:
NIHR announces Research Support Service
14th July 2023
The NIHR is launching a new service on 1st October 2023 called the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS).
You can read more on the NIHR website:
NIHR on 2022/23
29th June 2023
The NIHR has reported that almost one million participants took part in NIHR research in 2022/23.
Thank you to everyone who has been involved!
You can read more on the NIHR website.