DCHFT Research

If you are interested in taking part in #Research in the UK, please follow this link - there you can find out more/register for studies that are happening in your area ⭐️ bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk @NIHRtakepart #TeamDCH #BePartofResearch #Vaccine #norovirus #NHS #ResearchActive

Interested in shaping research funding decisions? We’ve opened a range of opportunities to join our decision-making committees across multiple research programmes. Closing date: 26 May 2026 Learn more about the opportunities available and apply at ⬇️ nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/c…

wessexresearchhubs.nhs.uk/post/silent-he… @DCHFT @NIHRtakepart @DorsetHealth

Thanks to the swift action of Weymouth Research Hub and teams at DCH, Ian has made a full recovery!

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Thankyou to Ian Whitehead for sharing his experience - we are so glad that you have made a full recovery @DCHFT , and well done to our team for being there at just the right time! @BBCDorset @NHSDorset @DorsetHealth #BePartofResearch @NIHRtakepart

Man says joining clinical heart trial saved his life bbc.in/3MlIF62

@DCHFT @NHSDorset @NIHRrdn @NIHRtakepart @Wessexhp @NIHRresearch wessexresearchhubs.nhs.uk/post/silent-he…

🔍 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…

Missed our January News & Research newsletter? Catch up on major research findings, new funding announcements, NIHR20 research leaders prizes, and key updates from across our health and care research community. 🔗 Read it here: mailchi.mp/nihr/news-and-…

After being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 59, John signed up to Join Dementia Research and took part in several studies. 🧠 By taking part in research, he will help others affected by dementia in the future. Sign up today ⬇️joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/content/whysig…

Planning a clinical trial? Don't know where to start? Check out the Clinical Trials Toolkit, an interactive colour-coded routemap that can give you tips on legal and good practice requirements! It's packed with great advice, take a look! ct-toolkit.ac.uk

The last 12 months saw many amazing breakthroughs, thanks to research we supported. From drones delivering defibrillators to ‘at-home spit tests’ for prostate cancer, research has helped evolve the way health conditions are diagnosed and treated. This research is only possible because of the people who volunteer to take part. Read about 5 of the biggest research findings of 2025 at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

We're offering #ResearchFunding to address research priorities identified by @LindAlliance These health and care priorities have been identified by patients, carers and clinicians to ensure that research helps the people who need it most. For more details and to apply for funding, please see nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-j…

Exciting news for early career researchers (ECR) focusing on renal breakthroughs 👇 We’re launching our ECR bursaries, designed to support researchers at a crucial stage of their career and help build momentum in kidney research. These will allow ECRs to take advantage of valuable development opportunities that will enhance your research skills, networks, and career progression. Funding can be used to support attendance at upcoming events such as UK Kidney Week (UKKW). This exciting new scheme will create opportunities and support that’ll empower the next generation of kidney researchers. Closes for applications on 01 February. For more information and details about how to apply, click here: bit.ly/4jyPygd

2026 starts with big news! 🎉 Our first news and research newsletter of the year is out: Alzheimer’s testing, whooping cough research, why inclusion matters, NIHR20 & leadership opportunities all in one place 👇 🔗 mailchi.mp/nihr/news-and-…

@Margalso @DCHFT @DorsetHealth @NIHRrdn @NihrRds @Wessexhp @weyandportinfo @NHSDorset @DorsetMag @RidgewayRadio @keep1063 Hi Margaret. Sorry for the delay in reply. If you are interested in taking part do send a message here with your contact details and we can pass on to the hub team.

@DCHFT_Research @DCHFT @DorsetHealth @NIHRrdn @NihrRds @Wessexhp @weyandportinfo @NHSDorset @DorsetMag @RidgewayRadio @keep1063 Don't try ringing the Weymouth hub number as calls are not answered and your interests have to be submitted via email. What if you do not do email?

If you are interested in taking part in the new #norovirus vaccine study being run at #Weymouth Research Hub you can find out for here and register for more details. We will be open from Monday and huge thanks to all who have signed up so far! ⭐️ wessexresearchhubs.nhs.uk/post/join-our-…

Today we have reaffirmed our commitment to men's health by laying out key research priorities and planned investments as part of the government’s National Men’s Health Strategy. The strategy outlines how we will fund and support research across a wide range of areas, with a core focus on advancing research in prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Find out more at nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-supp…

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry is encouraging more people to get involved in research to help improve treatments and care for everyone. This comes after yesterday's launch of the government's Men's Health Strategy, which outlines how we will fund and support research into areas such as mental health and prostate cancer. Could you take part in research too? Find out more at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join?utm_sourc… 📷 Claudio Raschella

There's a lot happening on the internet, so we hope this video of a black skimmer feeding at twilight brings a moment of relaxation. Sound up for maximum zen.

Thank you to all of our #Modernised study participants @DCHFT! #TeamDCH #BePartofResearch #NHS #CancerResearch

It’s #WorldDiabetesDay 💙 We’re celebrating 2 incredible years of the T1DRA study! ✅ Nearly 14,000 participants so far 🔍 Exciting data emerging 👥 Still recruiting — join us! Together, we’re advancing our understanding of Type 1 Diabetes #T1DRA #T1D #ResearchMatters