R&D at SWFT

Coming soon to SWFT 🎉 We’re excited to be opening the LEADER study for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Investigating the best way to use steroid treatment in RA, comparing oral tablets and intramuscular injections to improve symptom control and patient care. @nhsswft

Clinical Trials Day 20th May 2026! 🔬 With Clinical Trials Day just around the corner we’re proud to share the recruitment performance across active research studies at SWFT over the last financial year! #clincaltrialsday #bepartofresearch @nhsswft

Calling health and care professionals looking to take on leadership roles in research delivery Join the online event: Masters for Research Delivery Leadership. 🎓Learn more about the part-time courses and bursary funding. Register now⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-masters…

It’s #StressAwarenessMonth. Most people feel stressed sometimes. But if stress is affecting your daily life, there are things you can try that may help. ⬇️

Calling on all care home staff and employers! Join our webinar to learn how you can benefit from getting involved in research, what funding opportunities are available and more! Join us next Monday 👇: teams.microsoft.com/meet/362707842… Meeting ID: 362 707 842 665 26 Passcode: BC9Xu2fV

Healthy bones are important for everyone, but people with Parkinson’s are more likely to have bone problems. Read our new information for more on bone problems, self-help tips and treatments that can support you: prksn.uk/4sEWtIw

April is Stress Awareness Month🧠 Stress is a natural response to challenging or demanding situations. Our bodies react by preparing us to respond to these challenges. The GLAD Study explores how life experiences relate to mental health🩵 Learn more: gladstudy.org.uk #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch

Whooping cough can start like a cold. The 'whoop' is distinctive, although some babies and adults don't make the classic sound. Play our video to hear it and learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment on our blog post. 🔊👂 bit.ly/4dpjs3h

If you need urgent medical care please continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and serious life-threatening cases - when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk.

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