Community Rehabilitation Research Network

Apologies to anyone who has been trying to get in contact with the CRRN in the last week. There is ongoing management of a cyber incident affecting IT systems, including Tooting Campus email @CityStGeorges In the meantime, you can contact us via LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-ro…

🌟 Save the Date 🌟 CRRN professional development event for community practitioners interested in rehabilitation research. Monday 22nd June 2026 10:00-16:00 GMT, London lnkd.in/e5a6GQQE Supported by @NIHRresearch

Don't miss this Inclusive Community Research Symposium @UniWestminster, with the FRN and ACRIP lead by @rudiglobal Rethinking Community Research Ecosystems: Evidence Begins with Experience Thursday 19th March 2026 11:00-17:00 GMT+1 Harrow, England lnkd.in/e9zCu6UC

🌟Livestream Webinar: Culturally Adapted Engagement in Advanced Dementia Care. Nancy Brown @uniofedinburgh @demrescommunity showcases how to engage with people living with dementia in culturally diverse communities. TODAY 4th March 12:00-12:45 BST lnkd.in/g5f5PUZi

Can AI be used in psychotherapy? Don't miss this webinar about the history, advancements and challenges of therapeutic bots from City St George’s, University of London @CityStGeorges 4th March 13:00-14:00 BST lnkd.in/eAg3srFb

🌳 Spring into community rehabilitation research at the CRRN, what will your next step be? Check out our short, 1-page newsletter for inspiration To receive the newsletter with embedded links, join the CRRN here 👇 lnkd.in/eErwdqGN

👩‍🏫 This week, do some e-learning in public mental health research by attending this webinar to build confidence, knowledge & skills from the Centre for Health Services Studies @UniKent , @RCPysch , @kmmh_nhs & @NIHRresearch Weds 25th Feb 12:00-13:00 GMT lnkd.in/eMWHpaPm

❓ How can we reduce inequalities across the care pathway for minority ethnic communities? Find ideas in the latest studies at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Dementia and Neurodegeneration (DeNPRU) @UniofExeter and the @UniofBradford lnkd.in/eUBepEEE

Health care spending in the UK is predicted to double in the next 50 years! Community rehab research has never been more vital to develop more efficient neighbourhood services and prevention interventions. Check out this article from @TheKingsFund . kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Looking for an App to support patient and public involvement (PPI)? Check out VoiceIn from The University of Manchester @OfficialUoM, funded by Medical Research Council @The_MRC & NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester @ARC_GM_ lnkd.in/eSBMVYea

🌟 Don't miss this useful collection of rehabilitation resources from @thecsp The resources detail evidence-based best practice, innovation and guidance to shape rehab and recovery services. lnkd.in/eeHwgs8F

❗Submit your abstract now for the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) conference in Bristol on the 16th-17th Sept2026 . Submission deadline 30th April lnkd.in/eBfXNSRs

📢Routine physical activity in adult social care improves residents' mobility, engagement, and wellbeing. 🙂🧑‍🦳🧓👨‍🦲👩‍🦱👩‍🦳 🙂 When delivering movement-led, care staff reported reduced stress, clearer care plans and more predictable routines. 🙂👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️🙂 lnkd.in/eie6jccU

🌟 Want to get involved in health and care research this February? Check out our short, one-page CRRN newsletter for highlights and opportunities. Join our mailing list to receive the newsletter complete with active links lnkd.in/eErwdqGN

👩‍🦼‍Calling stroke therapists and therapy support workers in the UK! @LancasterUni is researching the use of digital technologies for post-stroke rehabilitation.. Support this research by completing the short, anonymous, online survey here 👇 lnkd.in/ekVKrdnJ

Have you read this useful article from @TheKingsFund about aligning research with care closer to home? A compelling case for expanding community‑based research lnkd.in/e3nWFDxf

Findings from the ELSA study show that community screening is effective for early detection of Type-1 Diabetes in children and can help prevent life threatening emergency hospital admissions that can occur in the undiagnosed. nihr.ac.uk/news/community…

Want to know more about recommendations for involving under-served communities in research? Check out this @SpringerNature article of the month detailing key guidance compiled by diverse public contributors. oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/public-contrib… lnkd.in/e7YbzYGE

⏰ Don't miss this exciting research showcase about dementia prevention at population level, with a focus on equity, data, and public policy, from Simone Salemme, @UNIMORE_univ, hosted by @demrescommunity TODAY 21st Jan 2026 at 12 noon GMT lnkd.in/ewBVZa9T

👩‍⚕️Are you a health & care practitioner in South London who gained professional registration less than 5 years ago? Apply for the INSIGHTS master's programme by 26th February. Find out more at the @NIHRresearch webinar on 29th January at 13:00. lnkd.in/eC6naSQc