Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care
A multidisciplinary team building strong partnerships with schools of primary care across the country, the NHS and NIHR.
- Amy Chinner discusses collaborating with people with lived experience as part of her PhD research development: tinyurl.com/b5xvpbky @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Dr Deepthi Lavu's blog reflects on a successful doctoral fellowship application: my approach behind the outcome tinyurl.com/345py4cm @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareSPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
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- Published in the International journal of Eating Disorders by Stella Kozmér et al: Identification and Management of Binge-Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa in Primary Care Settings tinyurl.com/c2ayya7p @apexcomms.bsky.social,@uniofexeternews.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareRound 3 Call: The SPCR Public Involvement, Engagement & Dissemination Enablement Fund is open to applications. 💷 Up to £2K for projects | £5K for dept-wide activities 📅 Deadline: Thurs 29 Jan 2026 by 5pm 🔗 Learn more: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/PPI/spcr-PPI... #funding #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareSPCR Masterclass: Let’s talk dementia 🗓️ Tues, 17 Feb 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia 🔗 bit.ly/44pnKF0 @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
- Dr Abi Hall explores building research capacity in community rehabilitation, supporting allied health professionals to turn everyday clinical questions into research. tinyurl.com/mrxpsw7h @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Published in the British Journal of General Practice by @sineadmcd89.bsky.social et al: Understanding measurement of postural hypotension: a nationwide survey of general practice in England tinyurl.com/478wtrkk @apexcomms.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social @bjgp.bsky.social
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- POST GRADUATE TAUGHT MSc PRIMARY CARE Scholarships available APPLY NOW Are you looking for something different or a new challenge? We offer a complete range of post-graduate study options in primary care leading to proper qualifications and all you need for appraisal or CPD.
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- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care📢 New NIHR Three Research Schools Seminar Series recording! “Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS): Co-designing accessible and equitable perinatal mental health care for underserved women” Watch here ⬇️ youtu.be/Q3w-rbPPdLA?... #SPCR #MentalHealth #PrimaryCare #Research
- Published in the BJGP Open journal by Dr Polly Duncan and Prof. Rupert Payne: What does "housebound" mean? Mixed methods study to develop a consensus definition tinyurl.com/ys8p6d6c @apexcomms.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social, @bjgpopen.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social
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- 📢Coming up: Next in our webinar series: 📢 'Improving mental health in primary care: novel psychological and pharmacological interventions' 📆Monday 26 Jan 2026 🕛1-2pm 🌐Online Contributors: Prof Nicola Wiles, @charlotte-archer.bsky.social & Dr Daniela Strelchuk 👉Register: tinyurl.com/3myjjyb2
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- Published in the Muscle & Nerve Journal by Associate Professor Lianne Wood et al: Healthcare Provider Perspectives of Various Signs and Symptoms for Diagnosing Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy tinyurl.com/2ywsskdm @apexcomms.bsky.social, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
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- Published in the European Journal of General Practice by Associate Professor Chris Clark et al: Mitigating health inequalities in rural European communities through collaborative primary care research tinyurl.com/5h4py9eh @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social”
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- Read our latest blog: Mind the gap! How the AccEPT clinic is helping to close treatment gaps in mental health care in Devon and beyond by Barney Dunn, Professor of Clinical Psychology, co-lead of Mental Health Theme for APEx tinyurl.com/57v9pbku @apexcomms.bsky.social, @nihrspcr.bsky.social
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- Published in Trials by Associate Professor Fiona Warren et al: Navigating blinding challenges in complex intervention trials: insights from a UK researcher survey tinyurl.com/472u25ny @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social, exeterctu.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareJoin the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
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- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareA new study funded by the SPCR by the University of Oxford has found key factors that help sustain general practitioners (GPs) in their roles, ultimately supporting more effective and equitable patient care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-spc... #PrimaryCare #Research
- Long-Term Conditions research theme leads look at some of the important unknowns: Things we don’t know, by Associate Professor Chris Clark & Professor Rupert Payne tinyurl.com/37vrrsn3 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareSPCR trainee Anna Pathmanathan reflects on engaging or involving the public in research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... Reblogged from @capcbristol.bsky.social #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareJoin the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk
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- Check out our latest blog: Making healthcare sustainable: clinicians are not imposters! by Dr Vincent Simpson and Dr Deepthi Lavu tinyurl.com/5bucmbww @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Published in the The British Journal of General Practice by Dr Rosina Cross et al: Practitioners’ views on the measurement and management of postural hypotension in general practice: a qualitative inquiry tinyurl.com/4xajvvbm @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social, @bjgp.bsky.social
- Published in the Nature Communications Journal by Professor Rupert Payne and colleagues in Oxford: Predicting hypotension, syncope, and fracture risk in patients indicated for antihypertensive treatment: the STRATIFY models tinyurl.com/w6t7duch @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social
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- Professor Rupert Payne reflects on his experiences from the IMPPP polypharmacy study: tinyurl.com/yy2vef56 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Check out our latest blog: Riding the coming wave of prostate cancer cases in NHS primary care: The need for more accurate diagnostics by Dr Sam Merriel tinyurl.com/2ytpjpp4 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
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- An inspiring few days at the @nihrspcr.bsky.social trainees event. Congratulations to all for sharing your research! Great to see so many APEx ECR colleagues thriving @drrosinacross.bsky.social @aesambe.bsky.social @p-new05.bsky.social @kozmer-stella.bsky.social @deepthilavu.bsky.social Amy Chinner
- ✨ What a wonderful and inspiring two days at the #SPCRTrainees Event 2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared ideas, and made it such a memorable event. Wishing all our trainees and speakers a safe journey home🚆💼
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- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareCOMING SOON 📢 Free online NIHR School for Public Health Research Public Mental Health virtual symposium, 7 Oct 2025 (10am–4pm) showcasing the latest research from the Public Mental Health Programme. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45rXqe9 #NIHR #MentalHealth @capcbristol.bsky.social @ashmore1973.bsky.social
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- Published in the Cancers Journal by Liz Down et al: Calcium and Albumin Blood Tests, Ethnicity, and Cancer Incidence in Primary Care in the UK tinyurl.com/5nzx5zu3 @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @nihrspcr.bsky.social, @bjgp.bsky.social
- Prof David Halpin presses for recognition of the global burden of COPD and asthma & improved access to therapy at the #UNGA80 @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- The APEx Cancer Diagnosis and Detection Theme articulates its strategic vision: tinyurl.com/4474rs4v @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Professor David Halpin calls for better access to inhaled medicines for 650 million people living with #COPD or #asthma Watch @UN #NCDs Hearing, 2 May 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ1G... #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #SDGs #ATS2025 #HealthforAll #AsthmaAwareness #asthmacareforall #WorldAsthmaDay
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareThree Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social
- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary CareHow best to conduct personalised annual reviews for people with multiple long-term conditions in general practice? Join Rachel Johnson & @chris-salisbury.bsky.social for this free Personalised Care Institute webinar to find out! 📆3 October 2025 ⏰12-1pm Register: tinyurl.com/53sy75sz #GPSky
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- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care🚨 New blog post! Jessica Drinkwater explores public perceptions of the future of Primary Care and shares insights from the first workshop with public contributors for the SPCR 737 award: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/pu... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research
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- See our latest blog: Dorian Poulton, NIHR undergraduate intern, reflects on Equality Considerations in Multiple Long-Term Conditions Research: tinyurl.com/7emmp53s @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- APEx Seminar: Deprescribing & Meds Optimisation in Frailty/Dementia. Dr Kinda Ibrahim shares NIHR findings from MODIFY, STOP-DEM & SPIDER on safer prescribing. Wed 10th September, Smeall Building JS07 12:30 or Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 348 660 033 367 Passcode: r7trvy #PrimaryCare #Deprescribing
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- Check out our latest blog highlighting APEx Primary Care Delivery theme research: tinyurl.com/mrm8k23h @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
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- Bridging the gap towards working in equal partnerships between researchers and public members: the potential of the ‘Patient Bridge Role’ by Beccy Summers, Research Associate tinyurl.com/mvrfd9wn @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care📢Our latest research newsletter is out now (July 2025) - packed with our latest research findings, blogs, editorials and opinion pieces, events, featured multimedia content & more. 👀Take a look! ⬇️ mailchi.mp/76010b717ae2... @nihrspcr.bsky.social @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk #GPSky
- Published in the Journal BMC Primary Care by Dr Lianne Wood et al: Exercise prescription and patient outcomes tinyurl.com/ycxyvdmm @apexcomms.bsky.social, @hls.exeter.ac.uk, @uniofexeternews.bsky.social,@nihrspcr.bsky.social
- Congrats to Beccy Summers and Leon Farmer who won the best poster prize at #SAPC_ASM #SAPC2025 this year. They impressed everyone with their work on the 'Patient Bridge Approach - a new approach for PPI in primary care research programmes'. @garyabel.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk
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- ✨ Read about our 2025 Senior Leader Excellence Award holder, @vickigphysio.bsky.social. She shares her approach to leadership, how she’s breaking down barriers and her plans for the award funding: vivensafoundation.org.uk/award-holder... #FundingForAgeingWell #ExcellenceAwards
