A study with more than 3,700 UK participants challenges idea that cognitive decline would be associated with relapse risk. Experiences of cognitive problems such as memory loss or difficulty concentrating,…
Recently, a mix of research teams, clinicians, community leaders and youth advisors came together for an event exploring how we can build stronger connections with communities through an increased appreciation…
Colleagues, patients and members of the public are invited to join our free public talk on neurodiversity on Monday 20 April from 6pm to 7pm at Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford. Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm. April…
To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are shining a spotlight on this recently published commentary co-authored by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Leads and the Directors of the National Institute…
A group of patient and public involvement contributors have developed some key recommendations for researchers when engaging with under-served communities, including ensuring that the right people were involved, building relationships…
Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) has joined more than thirty national health organisations in pledging to improve public involvement in health and social care research. Recently, OH BRC…
For the last 3 years, the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) has been at the forefront of innovation in brain and mental health research in the UK,…
A ground-breaking new study aims to transform postpartum mental health care for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds or those living in deprived areas who experience severe mental illness. The Improving…
We’re a few days away from launching Count Me In, Oxford Health’s pioneering approach to make research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. Research helps us improve care, develop new…
Mental health research is changing and the public is leading the way. In recent years, the role of patients, carers, and communities in shaping research has evolved from passive participation…
OH BRC’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team are pleased to share the launch of the OH BRC Research Inclusion Hub, an online collection of resources designed to support researchers in embedding inclusive practices across the research cycle. Evidence from…
At Oxford Health, we believe research should be accessible to everyone. We’re preparing to launch Count Me In following its pilot in 2021, a pioneering approach to make it easier…
Oxford’s first Neurodiversity Conference, hosted by the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC), took place recently, bringing together clinicians, researchers, local organisations, members of the public and the neurodivergent community to discuss current and future research and…
Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC) has recently launched a pilot Reciprocal Mentoring Scheme, which offers a unique opportunity for both early career and established colleagues to play a…
The UK Clinical Research Facility (UKCRF) Network celebrated a milestone this July with its 20th Annual Conference, held for the first time in partnership with the National Institute for Health…
A Joint Effort by Oxford Health BRC and the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event that highlights the importance of mental well-being…
Neurodiversity Week, celebrated recently, was a week-long celebration aimed at raising awareness and promoting understanding of neurodiversity, a concept that acknowledges the naturally occurring variations in human neurocognitive capabilities. Neurodiversity…
International Women’s Day (IWD) has a rich history spanning over a century, yet many challenges to women’s progress remain. Since its inception in 1911, IWD has been a day for…
The Oxford Health BRC is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to ensure excellence as part of all activities undertaken. This encompasses both the researchers we fund and…
Every year, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust marks LGBT+ History Month in February to raise awareness and consciousness of LGBT+ equality. LGBT+ History Month in the UK is a dedicated…
