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SUMMARY:Making Your Voice Heard as a Public Contributor: Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:This training session is for researchers and PPIE leads working with or planning to work with public contributors\, it aims to share our resources and approach to enabling patient and public contributors to have their voices heard at meetings. \nExperienced public contributors have co-produced this training which identifies common barriers to being heard and offers practical advice on how public contributors can make their voice heard in all their involvement work\, especially in meetings. \nPlease click here for the link to register. \nFor any questions\, please contact Angeli Inger on: Angeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/making-your-voice-heard-as-a-public-contributor-train-the-trainer/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments,Research Themes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T143000
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SUMMARY:Learn more about how your community is contributing to healthcare research
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the difference healthcare research is making in your community and how you can get involved. \nFree activities for children and refreshments provided. \nThis event is jointly organised by: NIHR Oxford and Thames Valley Applied Research Collaboration\, NIHR Research Delivery Network\, South East Oxford Health Alliance and Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. \nDonnington Medical Practice event poster – v.2.0
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/learn-more-about-how-your-community-is-contributing-to-healthcare-research/
LOCATION:Rose Hill Community Centre\, Carole's Way\, Rose Hill\, Oxford\, OX4 4HF
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,NIHR,PPI
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SUMMARY:South Asian Engagement event
DESCRIPTION:The next Oxford South Asian Engagement Programme Event is planned for Wednesday 23 July 2025\, from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Rose Hill Community Centre\, Carole’s Way\, Rose Hill\, Oxford\, OX4 4HF. \nWomen and children are invited to join us for a morning of discussion and activities around brain and mental health research . \nA free lunch is provided and there will be activities including arts and crafts\, henna and a bouncy castle. \nFind out more about the Oxford South Asian Engagement events in this news story about an event held in December 2024.  \nFurther information email cora.reillymcgeown@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk. Or call Perri on 0774 317 3772.  \n 
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/south-asian-engagement-event/
LOCATION:Rose Hill Community Centre\, Carole's Way\, Rose Hill\, Oxford\, OX4 4HF
CATEGORIES:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T113000
DTSTAMP:20250827T091356Z
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SUMMARY:Are they who they say they are? Exploring impostor / fraudulent participants in qualitative research and PPIE
DESCRIPTION:Join the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Hub at King’s College London for a group training session exploring the challenges posed by imposter or fraudulent participants—individuals who misrepresent their lived experience or identity in the context of qualitative research or Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement. \nThis session will open up honest discussion and provide practical tools to help researchers and PPIE facilitators reflect on and respond to this growing issue. \nIn this session\, we will: \n•       Examine what we mean by “imposter” or “fraudulent” participation\n•       Discuss real-world case studies where concerns emerged\n•       Explore ethical tensions and dilemmas in inclusive research in the context of suspected imposter / fraudulent participants\n•       Explain strategies to help recognise\, manage\, and reduce risks without undermining trust or participation. \nWho should attend? \nQualitative researchers\, public involvement professionals\, PPIE contributors\, and anyone working in co-produced\, community-based\, or participatory research. \nPlease register and submit your questions in advance using this link.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/are-they-who-they-say-they-are-exploring-impostor-fraudulent-participants-in-qualitative-research-and-ppie/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,NIHR,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T140000
DTSTAMP:20250829T104328Z
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SUMMARY:Involving Patients and the Public in Research
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? \nAre you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? \nAre you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for support and information? \nIf so\, the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre together with the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are pleased to invite you to a training session on how to involve patients and the public in your research work. \nJoin us online via Teams. \nSign up here. \nFor further information please contact: \nAngeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk or Polly.Kerr@phc.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/involving-patients-and-the-public-in-research-8/
CATEGORIES:PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T100000
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SUMMARY:BRC: Oxford Health Neurodiversity Conference
DESCRIPTION:This two-day sold out public event across two locations will bring together researchers\, clinicians\, local organisations\, and the neurodivergent community to collaborate and drive meaningful change. \nConference Themes: \n\nStrengthening partnerships across research\, community\, and organisations\nAdvancing mental health research and support for neurodivergent individuals\nPromoting inclusivity\, innovation\, and long-term impact\n\nDay 1: Identifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research (Saïd Business School) £35 for a limited time (£50 after sale ends) \n\nIdentifying Gaps and Advancing Mental Health Research\nFeaturing flash talks\, panels\, and lived experience speakers across the lifespan.\n\nDay 2: Community Support\, Advocacy\, and Lived Experience (Department of Psychiatry\, Warneford Hospital) £35 for a limited time (£50 after sale ends) \n\nCommunity Support\, Advocacy\, and Lived Experience\nIncludes workshops\, mindfulness\, and discussions on practical support and research engagement.\n\nThe ticket sales webpage is now live on the Autism Champions website – THIS IS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT \nPlease contact event organisers with any queries: neurodiversityconference@psych.ox.ac.uk \n  \nConference Programme: Neurodiversity Conference Programme Digital \nSpeakers\n \n \n \nDay 2\n  \nVenue Address: \nDay 1: Saïd Business School\, Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HP \nDay 2: University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry\, Warneford Hospital\, Oxford\, OX3 7JX \n 
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/oxford-health-brc-neurodiversity-conference/
LOCATION:Said Business School\, Park End Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1HP
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Clinical Research Facility,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T173000
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SUMMARY:NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The NIHR GOSH BRC is a collaboration between Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. We are the only NIHR-supported Biomedical Research Centre solely focussing on paediatric research and founders of the Paediatric Excellence Initiative (PEI).  The PEI includes new collaborations with children’s hospitals across the UK (Alder Hey\, Birmingham\, and Sheffield Hospitals)\, through which we aim to transform the health of children\, and the adults they will become. \nThe event will feature rapid fire presentations from all our NIHR BRC themes: \n\nAccelerating Novel Therapies\nTissue engineering and regenerative medicine\nGene\, Stem and Cellular Therapies\nGenomic Medicine\nApplied Child Health Informatics\n\nWe have given significant space to: \n\nearly career researchers to share their work\npatient\, public and participant contributors to share their experiences\nnetworking space to talk to other researchers\, and interact with some of the tech’ we are researching\n\nLocation \nThe Wellcome Collection\, 215 Euston Rd\, London NW1 2BE \nRegistration  \nClick here to register to attend the BRC showcase 2025. We’re anticipating it is likely to be a popular event\, so early registration is recommended if you intend to join us in person. \nFurther information can be found here
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/nihr-great-ormond-street-hospital-gosh-biomedical-research-centre-brc-showcase/
LOCATION:The Wellcome Collection\, 215 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 2BE
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,Mental Health in Development,NIHR,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T140000
DTSTAMP:20251015T112047Z
CREATED:20251015T112047Z
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SUMMARY:An introduction to public involvement in research
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? \nAre you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? \nAre you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for  support and information? \nIf so\, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre together with Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are pleased to invite you to a training session on how to involve patients and the public in your research work. \nJoin us online via Teams. \nFor further information please email: Angeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk or Polly.Kerr@phc.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/an-introduction-to-public-involvement-in-research/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,PPI,Research Themes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260204T121618Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T121618Z
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SUMMARY:Children and Young People’s Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission’s (MH-TRC) are hosting an online event  exploring creative and inclusive Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) approaches and ideas\, focused on children and young people’s mental health. \nOrganised by the MH-TRC’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health workstream\, the event aims to celebrate existing creative and engaging PPIE from real world mental health settings. The online session will also share new\, fun\, and creative PPIE ideas to bring diverse voices into children and young people’s mental health research. \nThe event will also see shortlisted applicants\, which includes young people and parent/carer contributors alongside clinical and education representatives\, present PPIE pitches to our panel of experts\, chaired by MH-TRC Mission PPIE Lead Dr Lesley Booth. Following the event\, winners will be announced and will receive £400 towards establishing their pitched PPIE idea. \nThe event is open to those connected to or interested in children and young people’s mental health. Including: \n\nChildren and young people with lived experience of mental health conditions\, challenging life experiences\, and neurodiversity\n\n\nParents and carers of the above\n\n\nAcademics\n\n\nCommunity organisations within the mental health space\n\nIf you would like to attend the event\, please fill out this registration form. \nIf you have any questions\, contact: roksana.krol@manchester.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/children-and-young-peoples-patient-and-public-involvement-and-engagement-ppie-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:MHM Events,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20251218T164535Z
CREATED:20251030T142831Z
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SUMMARY:Informed consent
DESCRIPTION:This half-day workshop explores the informed consent process. \n*NIHR login required* \nMore information.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/informed-consent-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20251015T114207Z
CREATED:20251015T113858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T114207Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to public involvement with research training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? \nAre you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? \nAre you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for  support and information? \nIf so\, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre together with Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are pleased to invite you to a training session on how to involve patients and the public in your research work. \nJoin us online via Teams. \nFor further information please email: Angeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk or Polly.Kerr@phc.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/introduction-to-public-involvement-with-research-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,PPI,Research Themes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T154500
DTSTAMP:20260203T101017Z
CREATED:20260115T104123Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Culture\, Faith\, and Mental Health Research: Improving Engagement with African\, Caribbean and Asian Communities
DESCRIPTION:This event aims to build an increased appreciation and understanding of how culture and religion shape perceptions of mental health and research – and how we can use these insights to improve inclusive research practice and engagement strategies. \nThrough a mix of talks\, sharing and workshops\, we’ll explore practical ways to enhance and shift our approach to engaging communities\, discussing where research and PPIEP can be designed in synergy with faith concepts\, making it more relatable and accessible. \nYou’ll leave with tangible approaches and ideas to embed into your work\, strengthening both research quality and community partnerships. \nThis event has originated from the BRC: Oxford Health Partners EDI Working Group and is co-hosted with our partners Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust\, University of Sheffield\, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust\, University of Birmingham and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Research Facility (CRF)\, and in collaboration with Birmingham BRC. \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nExpert Talks & Presentations\n\nDeep-End Research Alliance\, University of Sheffield – Community Researcher Toolkit\nGulamabbas Lakha\, Department of Psychiatry\, University of Oxford\nSACMHA Health & Social Care – community experiences of engaging in Mental Health and Research initiatives\n\n\nWorkshops\, including one facilitated by Youth Advisors from the Midlands Advisory Group (MAG) – Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Centre\nMarketplace & Networking – Connect with other community organisations\, as well as researchers and community engagement professionals nationally\nReflection & Action – Consolidate insights and plan next steps for inclusive research practice.\nFully catered lunch and refreshments throughout the day\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand how cultural and religious factors influence mental health and research participation.\nLearn practical approaches to engage underrepresented communities in research.\nBuild partnerships that strengthen inclusive and impactful research.\n\nWho is it for? \nMental Health Researchers and professionals working in PPIE\, research inclusion or community engagement would benefit most from this event. Priority booking is for staff from BRC: Oxford Health and their Partner organisations\, however it will be shared more widely if capacity allows. \nCommunity and faith representatives have also been directly invited to share their invaluable insight. If you would like to attend on behalf of a community organisation or faith\, we would be interested to hear from you! \nRegister Here\nTHIS EVENT IS NEARLY FULL\, we will confirm attendance by email – please do not book travel until we have confirmed your place. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact EDI Project Manager\, Lizzie Carline
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/bridging-culture-faith-and-mental-health-research/
LOCATION:The Old Library\, Gibb Street\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Clinical Research Facility,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),NIHR,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T100806Z
CREATED:20260318T155716Z
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SUMMARY:Register now: Free Public Talk on Neurodiversity and Research
DESCRIPTION:April marks Autism Acceptance Month\, an important opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful inclusion.   \nAs understanding of neurodiversity grows\, so too does recognition of the need for research that better reflects and supports neurodivergent communities. Yet despite increasing attention\, neurodivergent people remain under-represented in many areas of mental health research.  \nJoin us for a special podcast-style panel conversation featuring 3 expert brain and mental health researchers who will explore two complementary perspectives.   \nThe discussion will consider how neurodivergent participants can be more effectively included within broader mental and brain health research\, as well as the importance of designing research projects specifically tailored for neurodivergent communities from the outset.  \nTogether\, we will reflect on the opportunities\, challenges and responsibilities involved in building more inclusive research practices. How can we design studies that are accessible\, respectful and responsive? What does genuine inclusion look like in practice?  \nSpeakers:  \n\nProfessor Clare Mackay is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford whose research uses neuroimaging to understand risk for psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions\, alongside leading translational work through the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity and the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC: Oxford Health). More recently\, she has developed a significant academic and advocacy focus on body‑focused repetitive behaviours\, including trichotillomania\, working to improve understanding\, reduce stigma and develop better interventions for this under‑served community. \n\n\nDr Eri Ichijo is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging . Her research aims to improve our understanding of pain experience in the autistic population. She is particularly interested in exploring the relationship between the cognitive modulation of pain and individual differences. \n\n\nDr Alice Quinton is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Oxford’s Department of Experimental Psychology. Her research focuses on interventions for anxiety-related mental imagery (or “flashforwards”) with a particular interest in the experiences of neurodivergent young adults. \n\nQuestions will be put to the speakers by event host Andreia Costa\, Project Manager for Training & Career Development at BRC: Oxford Health and Chair of the Neurodiversity & Disability Working Group at University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry. Andreia is an advocate for the neurodivergent community and hosts the Neurodiverse Voices Connect Podcast.   \n  \nThere are 100 spaces available in the Lecture Theatre\, which will be allocated on a first come basis. \nPlease use this public talk registration form to sign up for a place. \n  \nCoffee is available in the common room from 5:30pm and the event will start promptly at 6:00pm. \nAny questions email: Sophie.Ray@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk 
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/register-now-free-public-talk-on-neurodiversity-and-research/
LOCATION:Rewley House\, Department for Continuing Education\, 1 Wellington Square\, Oxford\, OX1 2JA
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,NIHR,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260318T165052Z
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SUMMARY:Health Research Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into the future of healthcare at our Health Research Showcase event 2026  \nJoin us at the Westgate Centre in Oxford on Thursday 28 May. \nWe are teaming up again with Oxford Biomedical Research Centre to showcase the exciting medical innovation that’s taking place in Oxford. \nExperience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research that is driving change for NHS patients. \nLearn more about new diagnostics and revolutionary treatments – from cancer to depression\, neurology to better sleep. And discover how YOU can play a part in shaping the future of medicine by participating in our research. \nThe event opens to the public from 10am. No need to register.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/health-research-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Leiden Square\, Westgate Centre\, Westgate Centre\, Oxford\, OX1 1TR
CATEGORIES:Better Sleep,Brain Technologies,Data Science,Dementia,Depression Research Centre,Depression Therapeutics,Flourishing & Wellbeing,Mental Health in Development,Molecular Targets,Pain,PPI,Preventing Multiple Morbidities,Psychological Treatments,Research Themes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre":MAILTO:ohbrcenquiries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20251015T114439Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to public involvement with research training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher who wants to know more about Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? \nAre you a researcher who is looking for reliable online resources to help get you started with PPI? \nAre you a PPI lead or responsible for PPI in your team or theme looking for  support and information? \nIf so\, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre together with Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences are pleased to invite you to a training session on how to involve patients and the public in your research work. \nJoin us online via Teams. \nFor further information please email: Angeli.Vaid@ouh.nhs.uk or Polly.Kerr@phc.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/introduction-to-public-involvement-with-research-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,PPI,Research Themes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T155254Z
CREATED:20260609T155254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T155254Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating the Lived Experience and Voices of Children and Young People in Weight Management
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide an overview of the why and how the voices of young people are so critical in weight management research and service evaluation. We will share learning from the NIHR funded ENHANCE study which has evaluated the NHS complications in excess weight clinics for children and young people including: \n\nHow they set up the ENHANCE ARROWS – lived experience group of diverse young people\, and how they have been integral to every stage of the study.\nDiscuss practical considerations and learning from the work\nShowcase the outputs and impacts generated by the ARROWS\n\nThe session will finish with an introduction to the Obesity Voices Hub – a lived experience hub that promotes and supports the meaningful integration of lived experience into policy\, practice and research\, and how we hope the ARROWS will help to expand this hub to further represent young people’s voices in future work. \nNext steps and further information: \nYou can register using the following link: Webinar Registration – Zoom \nOnce registration closes\, further details will be sent to everyone who has reserved a ticket. \nThe event lasts for 1 hour with a 30-minute presentation and 30 minutes allocated for Q&A. \nThe event will be recorded and shared with those who have registered as well as publicly on our NIHR platforms and may be downloaded in countries where data protection legislation differs from the UK. \nFor any queries please contact netspublic@nihr.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/integrating-the-lived-experience-and-voices-of-children-and-young-people-in-weight-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),NIHR,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T121532Z
CREATED:20260818T161759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T121532Z
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SUMMARY:Our Future Health mobile clinics (South Oxford)
DESCRIPTION:The Our Future Health programme aims to help people live healthier lives for longer through the discovery and testing of more effective approaches to prevention\, earlier detection and treatment of diseases. We are aiming to recruit up to 5 million adults who truly reflect the UK population. We launched recruitment in 2022 and are delighted to share that we now have over 2 million volunteers signed up so far. We’re continuing to roll out our appointment venues more widely and are keen to work with you to ensure the people of Oxford are well represented in the programme. \nVolunteers give their consent to join the research programme and provide secure access to their health records\, complete a questionnaire\, and attend an appointment to provide a blood sample and have some physical measurements taken. They are also offered information about their own health\, including their blood pressure and heart rate. More information about what’s involved is available here. \nThese Oxford clinics are part of our continued expansion\, joining existing Our Future Health appointment venues\, selected Boots stores and NHS Blood and Transplant locations across the UK in welcoming more people to take part.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/our-future-health-mobile-clinics-south-oxford/
LOCATION:Tesco Superstor\, Unit 7\, Retail Park\, Ambassador Ave\,\, Oxford\, OX4 6XJ
CATEGORIES:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T095927Z
CREATED:20260731T095920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T095927Z
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SUMMARY:Who Are the Experts?
DESCRIPTION:Who Are the Experts? The Changing Landscape of Mental Health in the UK\n\n\n\nA panel discussion on the future of expertise in mental health research and policy. This event is part of the ANTITHESES platform\, funded by Wellcome. \nThe panel discussion will be chaired by Professor Ilina Singh. \nPanel Speakers \nWe’re delighted to welcome: \n\nDr David Crepaz-Keay\nProfessor Sir Simon Wessely\nAn additional speaker to be announced\n\nSpecial guests: The NeurOx YPAG \nAbout the event \nTransformations in the concept and sources of mental health ‘expertise’ are impacting how we think about diagnosis\, identity\, need and treatment. At the same time\, the UK is experiencing an unparalleled surge in people seeking mental health support\, with lengthy waitlists and significant inequalities in access to services. \nOur public event asks: What kinds of expertise should we trust to identify\, support and treat mental health needs? Speakers will address some difficult challenges: Is traditional medical expertise still relevant in an age of self-diagnosis through social media? How should other forms of expertise\, e.g. AI chatbots and lived experience\, figure in how we design future mental health support and policy? Will a more liberal perspective on ‘expertise’ help tackle the problem of inequalities in mental health access and support? How should we handle disagreements among such experts? \nPanel Discussion \nA panel of speakers representing different perspectives will discuss: “What role does ‘mental health expertise’ play in the future of psychiatry\, mental health science and policy?” \nThe floor will first be opened to questions and responses from the NeurOx Young People’s Advisory Group (NeurOx YPAG)\, which will then be followed by an audience Q&A. \nDoors open at 17:30 and the event will begin promptly at 18:00. Please arrive with good time to find your seat.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/who-are-the-experts/
LOCATION:Oxford Town Hall\, Assembly Room and Council Chamber Oxford Town Hall\,\, Oxford\, OX1 1BX
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,Industry Events,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T122152Z
CREATED:20260818T162102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T122152Z
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SUMMARY:Our Future Health mobile clinics (North Oxford)
DESCRIPTION:The Our Future Health programme aims to help people live healthier lives for longer through the discovery and testing of more effective approaches to prevention\, earlier detection and treatment of diseases. We are aiming to recruit up to 5 million adults who truly reflect the UK population. We launched recruitment in 2022 and are delighted to share that we now have over 2 million volunteers signed up so far. We’re continuing to roll out our appointment venues more widely and are keen to work with you to ensure the people of Oxford are well represented in the programme. \nVolunteers give their consent to join the research programme and provide secure access to their health records\, complete a questionnaire\, and attend an appointment to provide a blood sample and have some physical measurements taken. They are also offered information about their own health\, including their blood pressure and heart rate. More information about what’s involved is available here. \nThese Oxford clinics are part of our continued expansion\, joining existing Our Future Health appointment venues\, selected Boots stores and NHS Blood and Transplant locations across the UK in welcoming more people to take part.
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/our-future-health-mobile-clinics-north-oxford/
LOCATION:Oxford City & County Bowls Club Ltd\, Marston Ferry Rd\, Oxford\, OX2 7EE
CATEGORIES:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T121500
DTSTAMP:20260914T153115Z
CREATED:20260914T153115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T153115Z
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SUMMARY:Research inclusion as a condition of funding -  2 years on
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 14 October for a webinar reflecting on two years of research inclusion as a funding condition. Hear directly from committee chairs about their experiences of assessing inclusion in applications. We’ll also launch the updated Research Inclusion Toolkit and other resources to support inclusive research.\n[Register now to secure your place] \nThe event will explore key implementation insights and introduce updated tools and resources\, in particular the refreshed Research Inclusion Toolkit\, designed to help researchers meet these mandatory requirements. \nYou will also hear directly from NIHR committee chairs as they reflect on: \n\nevaluating research inclusion in applications\nobserved changes\, benefits and challenges\npractical tips to help researchers embed inclusive research in their applications
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/research-inclusion-as-a-condition-of-funding-2-years-on-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education and Training,Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),NIHR,PPI
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260914T152946Z
CREATED:20260914T152447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T152946Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR Infrastructure Research Inclusion Forum: Connecting Infrastructure\, Shaping Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Building on successful collaborative events led by colleagues across infrastructure centres\, this half-day online forum brings together Research Inclusion Leads from across NIHR to connect\, share expertise\, and drive systemic change together. \nWe are keen to learn from your insight and experience as we develop the NIHR Inclusion Plan. Alongside shaping this direction\, this dedicated space will enable Research Inclusion Leads to share practical learning\, unpack shared challenges\, and build strong connections across the wider NIHR infrastructure. \nTo find out more and register your place\, visit https://agiito.cventevents.com/event/5bfd73a5-7443-4c49-8edd-8a2649467058/summary or scan the QR code:  \n  
URL:https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/nihr-infrastructure-research-inclusion-forum-connecting-infrastructure-shaping-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI),NIHR,PPI
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