Health Research
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Researchers warn against using smartphone apps to cure pain
Researchers at the University of Bath say regulation is needed of smartphone ‘apps’ that claim to help people manage pain, after 85 per cent were found to be created without input from a medical professional. There are nearly 6,000 smartphone...
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The RCH PhD Scholarship in dementia
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Centre for Pain by undertaking a PhD in user design or assisted living. We will fund a full-time 3 year PhD studentship in either of the following areas: a) Inclusive design in...
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NIHR Funding Deadlines updated
An online calendar of NIHR funding deadlines has been updated and can be found online at http://www.rds-sw.nihr.ac.uk/funding.htm
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'The ageing population: can engineering support healthcare in later life?'
On the 15th November The Royal Academy of Engineering will host a one-day conference that will address the key challenges and solutions on introducing new technologies to the NHS. Chaired by Professor SIr John Bell FRS HonFREng PMedSci, President of...
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CARE Seminar 'Recent Lessons from Evaluations of Injury'
A reminder that the next Clinical Research, Audit and Evaluation seminar is on 21st September 2011. Council House, 1 - 2.30pm Rob Benington, Injury Prevention Manager, NHS Bristol: 'Recent Lessons from Evaluations of Injury' Everyone is welcome, tea and coffee...
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Funded PhD in Health Psychology
A unique opportunity for research, working alongside a public health delivery team. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department for Health and undertake a fully funded 3 year PhD with a world class research centre. The PhD will...
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New events added to KT-EQUAL website
KT-EQUAL has added a number of new events to its website www.equal.ac.uk. These include; Engineering Outdoors Date: 12 September 2011 Summary: Neighbourhood design and getting outdoors Assisted Living Action Network Date: 20 September 2011 17:30 to 19:30 Summary: NHS Whole...
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NHS Whole Systems Demonstrator: 'Lessons Learned'
A new BRD supported ALAN event Date: 20th September 2011 Time: 5.30-7.30pm Venue: Bath Ventures Innovation Centre http://assistedlivingaction.net/index.php/bath-ventures-innovation-centre, Carpenter House, Broad Quay, Bath, BA1 1UD Register here: https://www.regonline.co.uk/register/checkin.aspx?MethodId=0 eventsessionId=7d6f58029b764f74807c7f9b8b658744&eventID=992705 All are welcome to this event featuring two key experts who...
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Growing older with pain: innovation, creativity and development
A Kt equalquest ion time panel followed by a drinks reception at Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN. On 3rd November 2011 from 18:00 - 21:30 Introduction by Prof Chris Eccleston Aims: to raise awareness of...
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Patients and carers asked to help develop new health technology
The Department for Health has developed new interactive technology to help improve the lives of people with dementia, the elderly and disabled people. The academics who have produced the two new applications: In Touch and If Only are now seeking...
