Dr. Alison J. Doherty

News: The Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent, introducing reforms aimed at preventing the inappropriate detention of individuals with learning disabilities and autistic individuals. learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/mental-he…

📢 We've increased the payment rate for public involvement within the NIHR by 10%. The rate will also be reviewed every 3 years from 2025. We gain so much from the insights provided by the public. The new rate better recognises the importance of how the public shapes our research. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-incr…

#ARCadvent Day 1⃣8⃣: The RaCEEs (Rapid Conversion of Economic Evaluations) training course, co-led by @valesschloss of @arc_nwc & @ARC_NWC_MIDAS, is helping public contributors and professionals develop practical skills in health economic evaluations. arc-nwc.nihr.ac.uk/news/the-rapid…

Why involve members of the public in research? Read our briefing notes for researchers to find out: 🤝why you should involve patients, carers and the public 📝how to plan support and resource public involvement in your research. nihr.ac.uk/briefing-notes… #PPI

Discover how routinely collected data can transform #StrokeCare and research! Dame Caroline Watkins & Prof. Liz Lightbody highlight the need for more granular, real-time data to enhance #PatientOutcomes. ow.ly/5VP450TtZpU

Quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, report finds four years after Sarah Everard murder bbc.in/4pgEExU

ARC North West Coast secures a share of £16M+ to drive high-impact health research. From April 2026, ARC2 NWC will work with partners to tackle major health challenges and reduce inequalities across the region. Read here ➡️tinyurl.com/53vjma55

Are you preparing an application for the NIHR #PostdoctoralAward? In this blog, Professor Eileen Kaner and Professor Umesh Kadam, chair and co-chair of the funding committee, share insights into what the committee looks for when shortlisting applications. From distinctive research ideas to clarity in presentation, their tips could make all the difference in crafting a competitive application. Get more insights➡️nihr.ac.uk/blog/character…

Exciting opportunity for a Stroke PhD studentship: findaphd.com/phds/project/p…

Free Burnley event will bring health sciences to life! The University of Lancashire is set to host another exciting World Anatomy Day celebration on Saturday 18 October 2025 at Victoria Mill Read more 🔗ow.ly/rNCz50X4cJB #WorldAnatomyDay @Uni_Lancashire

Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking' bbc.com/news/articles/…

🚨 If you see a QR code like this on a parking meter - DO NOT SCAN IT! 🚨 This is a scam! Some codes have been placed on our meters and we are working hard to remove them. We NEVER use QR codes on our machines - Only download apps from an app store or provider website. 👍

Our latest publication is now available @TPM_Journal

@Kat_Pan_ @Refugee_Women @VLCLiverpool They are all probably very busy. Not enough staff.

Came across a person in crisis today First they got sent to a drop in that didn't exist. Then Asylum Link Merseyside ☎️ voicemail @Refugee_Women ☎️ voicemail Royal Liverpool MH Crisis team ☎️ no answer @VLCLiverpool ☎️ voicemail Are crises dealt over email in 5 working days now?

£66k a year for 'Precious Homes' to provide Josh with pretty much zero support. "I am a human being with feelings", says Josh.

Looks like a fantastic session! 🌡️Use the thermometer alone or alongside the screening tool to assess equity sensitivity, track progress, and communicate your research or organisation’s equity journey. Learn more ➡️tinyurl.com/ymnyrpx7

Our Prof Hatton gave evidence at the Covid Inquiry yesterday. 👊 Easy read version of evidence is here…covid19.public-inquiry.uk/documents/inq0… 1.