Postnatal Wellbeing

Supporting @PMHPUK for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 💖🙏🏽💜. Michelle.

It’s #RareDiseaseDay 2026! 🎉 This #RDD2026, find our report, ‘Equity for Rare: Delivering fair healthcare systems for people with rare conditions’, our 4 inequity info sheets and our community-generated equity illustration on our webpage: ow.ly/QJbj50YmyVz

📰 18 NIHR BRCs news stories from Feb 2026! From UK-first studies tackling children’s asthma inhaler overuse to pioneering surgery for post-stroke pain, plus breakthroughs in cancer, COPD & mental health — February was packed with research making a real difference. 🎥 Watch & read more: linkedin.com/pulse/nihr-brc… 📩 Subscribe for monthly LinkedIn roundups: linkedin.com/build-relation… 👇 Read the thread below to visit each news story

📣 👏 I am pleased that all eight quality statements have been published by NICE today. As a member of the steering group, we are very proud of the work we have done to contribute to this project & know it will be an excellent resource #RARDTAC #RareDiseaseNI #RenalResearchNI

Join us in March for the next in our webinar series on PPI In Action, drawing on the experiences of public contributors and researchers. This time we’ll be looking at 'addressing anti-psychotic weight gain: a PPIE-led approach to the NIHR RESOLVE study'. 💬 Hear from speakers: Dr Annabel Walsh and Professor Ian Maidment on 12 March at 11am. Register here ⬇️ zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We think more health and care professionals need to get into research to contribute to evidence-based practice and drive innovative treatments, interventions and policy. If you are looking to start a journey in research, apply for the Pre-Application Support Fund to get extra support for preparing a competitive application for an NIHR career development award. See eligibility details and start your application now. 👉nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-ap… #Nurses #Midwives #AlliedHealthProfessionals #Pharmacists #HealthcareScientists #Research #NIHR

This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Focus groups Discover: ✅ Focus groups as a qualitative research method ✅ Practical, ethical & methodological tips ✅ When to use them vs interviews Watch the full video: youtu.be/5L7U7CHsQcg

Exciting opportunity for a statistician or epidemiologist! @LRWEUnit is recruiting a Research Associate to support national work on lifestyle, multiple long‑term conditions & cardiometabolic health with @ARC_EM and @LeicResearch. Apply by 25 Feb 2026: jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/1087…

We are pleased to be funding this important study with @TheStrokeAssoc & @theABN_Info, with support from our @SheffieldBRC & @CRFSheffield. As our Scientific Director for NIHR Infrastructure @Marianfknight says: “This important trial could make a major difference to the lives of people living with the debilitating after-effects of stroke.” Read more 👇

New @KingsCollegeLon @NIHRMaudsleyBRC research has split #schizophrenia risk into 2 genetically distinct pathways: ▪️1 shared with #BipolarDisorder & linked to better educational outcomes ▪️1 unique to schizophrenia & linked to poorer educational outcomes kcl.ac.uk/news/advanced-…

📣 Calling early career nurses and midwives! NIHR RfPB programme is inviting outline applications for the latest under-represented disciplines call. Apply for up to £500k funding over 3 years for research to improve NHS and social care practice. 👉Complete your expression of interest by 2 March 2026. nihr.ac.uk/funding/rfpb-u…

Are you a pharmacy student or graduate considering a future in research? Join us for a 90 minute webinar on the 3 March to hear about the range of research roles and entry points available to those new to the field. This webinar is open to all students and graduates within the pharmacy profession, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support staff. Register now zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Would you like to discover how to be your best at work? Watch our webinar to discover how deeper self-insight can define how you want others to see you and how to be your best at work. It will help you uncover your personal value anchors and the impact these have on the way you work and engage with others. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=IIiAQ0…

A gentle reminder - the survey is open until 17th March. Please make your voice heard 🗣️ matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evide…

Everyone should benefit from research, yet some groups are less likely to get involved. Learn more about how to include these groups in your research in this guidance. It was developed by researchers from @ARC_WM in partnership with public contributors. birmingham.ac.uk/research/activ…

🔍 We’re looking for members of the public to join our committees and help shape the health & care research we fund. 👉 We want people from all walks of life who can use their lived experience to improve research. 🗓️ Apply by 27 Feb 2026. nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/c…

Strengthen your skills to benefit your research career with our free webinars. NIHR INSIGHT Masters student, Victor Olubiyi, explains how they equipped him with valuable knowledge and insights. Explore our webinarshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIa1oelW_zJ9iVbOWHXLD3Vf8vCVyDRkw

We've just released our latest e-learning module which aims to help you build the self-awareness, skills and practical strategies needed to protect and improve your wellbeing. The 40-minute module will support you to: ➡️ strengthen your personal resilience ➡️ set healthy boundaries ➡️ practice self-compassion ➡️ foster meaningful connections Find out more on NIHR Learn: learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/view.ph…

We're increasing opportunities for undergraduates across the UK to engage with research by partnering with the devolved administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the @acmedsci Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/news/uk-wide-e…

🫀 Heart disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the UK. We’re supporting PREG-HEART, a new study creating the first UK-wide, direct-to-patient research platform dedicated to heart health in pregnancy. PREG-HEART is now open for pregnant women with or without a diagnosed heart condition to enrol online in just a few minutes! Read more and find out how to get involved: nihr.ac.uk/news/study-lau…

Develop new skills to help you develop your research career with our webinars and e-learning modules. We provide a range of free resources to support you to develop your career. Topics include: ✅ presenting and public speaking ✅ self awareness ✅ effective collaboration ✅ being at your best Find out morehttps://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/research-leaders-courses-and-support/nihr-leadership-webinars-and-e-learning-modules