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Cancer survivors sought for international study on the emotional impact of the disease

By The Press Association27th October 2016Education & Training

Researchers investigating the emotional impact of cancer are looking for people affected by the disease to take part in an international study. Led by researchers at the University of Chester

Experimental therapy shows lasting benefits to reduce symptoms of autism in children

By The Press Association26th October 2016News England

An experimental autism therapy that helps parents communicate with their children has had a record level of success in reducing core symptoms of the condition. A trial involving daily 20

Webwatch: Meaningful and Measurable – focus on personal outcomes in health & social care

By Iriss12th October 2016Webwatch

Meaningful and Measurable, a collaborative action research project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) brought together three academic organisations, eight practice partners and four national stakeholder organisations

Chair takes position at new Professorship with focus on mental health nursing in Essex

By Iain MacDonald11th October 2016Education & Training

Professor Fiona Nolan has taken up her position as Florence Nightingale Foundation Chair in Clinical Mental Health Nursing Practice Research at the University of Essex. The new Professorship, in the School

New research links high blood pressure in middle age to dementia in later life

By The Press Association10th October 2016News England

High blood pressure – especially in middle age – is linked to dementia, the American Heart Association (AHA) has said in a statement. A review of existing studies led AHA

Webwatch: Streetwise – Helping people discharged from secure mental health services into community

By Iain MacDonald5th October 2016Webwatch

Researchers from City, University of London have developed a serious game in collaboration with mental health service users to support and prepare people being discharged from secure mental health services

Research to explore final year social work students understanding of real-life scenarios

By Iain MacDonald3rd October 2016Education & Training

New research offered at London South Bank University (LSBU) will enable social work students to learn to see through the eyes of experts. LSBU has received funding support from the

De Montfort researchers explore benefits of mindfulness to people with long-term conditions

By Iain MacDonald30th September 2016Education & Training

A simple brain training technique is helping people with long-term medical conditions manage their diagnosis better than those who do not, according to new research. Mindfulness is the practice of

Academics hail impact of podcasts on global discussion of palliative care

By Iain MacDonald23rd September 2016Education & Training

A new study conducted by the Marie Curie Palliative Care Institute Liverpool (MCPCIL) shows the positive impact and reach podcasts can have on palliative care globally. MCPCIL was formed in

Vitamin D levels in pregnant women could be linked to some learning disabilities

By Iain MacDonald22nd September 2016News Scotland

Learning disabilities are more common in children who were conceived between January and March – the time of year when there is insufficient sunlight to produce vitamin D – according

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Cancer survivors sought for international study on the emotional impact of the disease

Experimental therapy shows lasting benefits to reduce symptoms of autism in children

Webwatch: Meaningful and Measurable – focus on personal outcomes in health & social care

Chair takes position at new Professorship with focus on mental health nursing in Essex

New research links high blood pressure in middle age to dementia in later life

Webwatch: Streetwise – Helping people discharged from secure mental health services into community

De Montfort researchers explore benefits of mindfulness to people with long-term conditions

Academics hail impact of podcasts on global discussion of palliative care

Vitamin D levels in pregnant women could be linked to some learning disabilities

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Research

Cancer survivors sought for international study on the emotional impact of the disease

Experimental therapy shows lasting benefits to reduce symptoms of autism in children

Webwatch: Meaningful and Measurable – focus on personal outcomes in health & social care

Chair takes position at new Professorship with focus on mental health nursing in Essex

New research links high blood pressure in middle age to dementia in later life

Webwatch: Streetwise – Helping people discharged from secure mental health services into community

Research to explore final year social work students understanding of real-life scenarios

De Montfort researchers explore benefits of mindfulness to people with long-term conditions

Academics hail impact of podcasts on global discussion of palliative care

Vitamin D levels in pregnant women could be linked to some learning disabilities