R&D at SWFT

We know first-hand how being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency situation so we’re encouraging everyone to take a few minutes to read our Public Safety Advice page which is packed with useful information for you & your loved ones 👉 ow.ly/Pgym50YoXLr #emergency #PublicSafety

🔎 Discover our latest research funding opportunities! Read the thread below for the newest ones, or visit our website for the full, searchable list of all open funding opportunities: nihr.ac.uk/funding-opport…

How do you double a recruitment target despite challenges? 🚀 Our Agile Research Delivery Team joined forces with Salisbury Medical Practice for the DURATION-UTI study. Read about how they hit 200% of their goal: bit.ly/4rO4D0i

🎯 Royal Primary Care has secured a landmark ‘First European Participant’. Part of @royalhospital, the practice recruited the first European participant into the global AZURE-LDL-C high cholesterol study, sponsored by AstraZeneca. Read the full story: rdn.nihr.ac.uk/news/gp-practi…

Caring for someone with #dementia can be overwhelming. 💙 This #RandomActsOfKindnessDay, here are six simple ways you can support a dementia #carer.

Thinking about a masters in health or social care research, but not sure how to take the first step? The NIHR Predoctoral Award is open to early-career professionals in health and care, local authority settings, primary care and aspiring methodologists. Swipe to learn more about the scheme and what it covers. If you want to grow your research skills and confidence, this opportunity could be your next move. Apply here 👉 nihr.ac.uk/career-develop…

#HIV can affect anyone, no matter your gender or sexual orientation. During National HIV Testing Week, here’s a reminder of the different ways to get tested. 🩸👇

Today is #SaferInternetDay2026! Young people in Warwickshire are being encouraged to stay safe and act responsibly when using Artificial Intelligence (AI). @Warwickshire_CC's Community Safety Team have used AI to create a song and animation to help younger children stay safe.

The National Cancer Plan will make England one of the best places in the world for cancer survival by improving how we prevent, detect and treat cancer. The plan focuses on four key areas ⬇️ Read more: gov.uk/government/pub…

The NHS Excellence Awards are now open! Celebrate outstanding local innovation in health and care - and help spread the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS. england.nhs.uk/nhsawards #NHSExcellenceAwards

The Typhoon Study is now open at SWFT! Investigating the factors linked to bleeding and other complications after tonsillectomy. The findings will help improve the standard of care for every patient undergoing this procedure.🏥📊@nhsswft

Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? They can happen at any age and if left undiagnosed, it can be fatal. The most common symptoms are the 4 Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner. ℹ️ nhs.uk/conditions/typ…

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off. ➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

🌱 New Study Open at SWFT! Evaluating nutritionally complete, plant‑protein dominant enteral tube feeds. The study will explore tolerance, acceptability and long‑term outcomes in adults receiving enteral nutrition. @nhsswft

Of course we’re bringing Brew Monday back for 2026 😎 just 1 week to go. On 19 Jan, we’re asking everyone to have a cuppa and catch up with a mate – it’s a small but mighty way we can all look out for each other 💚

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

NHS Online will give patients faster access to specialist care, as they'll be able to digitally connect with expert clinicians anywhere in England. Read more about the health areas that will be covered when it goes live in 2027. england.nhs.uk/2026/01/menopa…