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Greta Rait

@grait.bsky.social

Clinical Academic and GP Prof of Primary Care and Health Services Research at UCL NIHR RSS Hub Director; Priment Clinical Trials Unit https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/11270-greta-rait

113 Followers  |  92 Following  |  14 Posts  |  Joined: 19.11.2024  |  1.6655

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I really enjoyed this talk from @richarddriley.bsky.social today, particularly the football quotes! Looking forward to seeing this available on the NIHR YouTube channel soon. @nihr-rss.bsky.social

30.09.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Research Methods Academy: Seminar - Do I Need to Do a Stepped Wedge Trial? (Part 1 of 2) . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about jo... Led by Professor Richard Hooper. Join this Online Seminar to understand when and why to use stepped wedge trial design. Wednesday 15 October 2025 | 1–2pm Research Methods Academy: Seminar Session ...

Next one is "Do I Need to Do a Stepped Wedge Trial?"
Register here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3

30.09.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“Œ Open to everyone β€” not just experts.
πŸ“Œ Learn and strengthen your research practice.
πŸ“Œ Designed to spark fresh thinking across disciplines.
This is a fantastic way to stay ahead of the curve in research design and methodology.

30.09.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš€ New opportunity for anyone curious about research methods run by NIHR Research Support Service. We've had sessions on sample size in qualitative research and sample size in prediction models
Read more here: lnkd.in/gFePC-VV
And sign up!
@nihr.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

30.09.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Research Fellow at UCL Apply now for the Research Fellow role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

Are you excited about #research ? Do you want to support researchers to design excellent research. Looking for a research fellow to work with our amazing team at the NIHR Research Support Service @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk . Deadline 26th Jan.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLF313/r...

22.01.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Service delivery and the role of clinical pharmacists in UK primary care for older people, including people with dementia: a scoping review - BMC Primary Care Objective As populations age globally, there is increasing prevalence of multiple long-term conditions, such as dementia, leading to many challenges. The burden on health and care services, economic p...

Lovely to see our review out - Clinical pharmacists play an important role in primary care teams that extends beyond direct patient care & influences the broader healthcare landscape for older people bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... @aliceburnand.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

14.01.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great thread for those considering hybrid #trials or just curious

09.12.2024 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Recording of our CONSULT training launch webinar now added to the website, alongside details about how to access the e-learning:

πŸ”—https://capacityconsentresearch.com/training

Many thanks to the panel @kerryhood.bsky.social @amymrussell.bsky.social @markjayes.bsky.social & others!

#Inclusivity

05.12.2024 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent blog from @ejmspencer.bsky.social Themes that are familiar and relevant to supervisors and students. @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

06.12.2024 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See what @janewilcock.bsky.social, Jack, Tom, Lorna and Amelia had to say about what they love about working with the RSS

05.12.2024 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NIHR RSS Imperial College London & Partners Hub on LinkedIn: πŸŽ‚ This week we are celebrating the first birthday of our service!Β πŸŽ‚β€¦ πŸŽ‚ This week we are celebrating the first birthday of our service!Β πŸŽ‚ NIHR RSS Imperial College London and Partners Hub launched in December 2023. Since…

We're celebrating one year of NIHR Imperial College London & Partners Research Support Service. With at least Β£6.5M of grant funding secured for our clients, see what else we've achieved: bit.ly/49myViU Supporting you to develop your research fellowships and grants @nihr.bsky.social

05.12.2024 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NIHR Research Support Service Imperial College London and Partners Hub: Meet our advisors As part of the first anniversary celebrations for our service, we asked some of our advisors: what has been your highlight this year? Hear from Professor Greta Rait, Thomas Hamborg, Jane Wilcock, Lorna Hazell, Dr Amelia Cossart and Jack Elkes about what they have enjoyed most about their work as research support advisors. From working with our fantastic team of highly skilled advisors, to supporting with fellowship interviews, and being able to provide advice alongside the clients' research career progression. We're proud of the first year of Imperial College London & Partners Research Support Service, and the hard work of our dedicated team!

Proud to be leading NIHR Imperial College London & Partners Research Support Service with @vcornelius.bsky.social and a fantastic team. We've now been running for one year! And supporting those new to research to research experts. Our advisors share their highlights bit.ly/3VnS1PT @nihr.bsky.social

05.12.2024 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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UCL – University College London UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Funded #PhD opportunities for #dementia with fantastic research teams tinyurl.com/mr2djwj7 @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

05.12.2024 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Current Opportunities Applications for October 2025 are now open Are you interested in medical research that matters to patients and the NHS? The MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership (TMRP) aims toΒ Impr…

If you’re considering a PhD in clinical trial methods, check out these studentships from TMRP at twelve outstanding UK partner institutions. At QMUL @qmulfmd.bsky.social we have an eclectic offer, including one with me on the next generation of stepped wedge trials. mrctmrpdtp.com/current-oppo...

04.12.2024 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“…SAVE THE DATE(s) & spread the word about the ***2nd Contemporary Clinical Trials Methodology Meeting*** from ICTU & NIHR RSS Imperial and partners hub, 2nd & 3rd April 2025. Register interest here: bit.ly/3Zg7yUn More details with booking link coming soon!

04.12.2024 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD Opportunities in Dementia Care, I-Care Webinar - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Discover funded PhD opportunities in dementia care! Join the I-Care DTC webinar on 5 Dec, 12-1pm GMT, to learn more. Online Q&A included. Apply by 22 Jan 2025.

The
@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social funded πŸŽ“ I-Care DTC is now recruiting! Come along to our webinar tomorrow (5th Dec) at 12pm to find out more www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/phd-op...

04.12.2024 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD Opportunities in Dementia Care, I-Care Webinar - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Discover funded PhD opportunities in dementia care! Join the I-Care DTC webinar on 5 Dec, 12-1pm GMT, to learn more. Online Q&A included. Apply by 22 Jan 2025.

Come and hear more about our 5 PhD opportunities available in our @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Doctoral Training Centre on Thursday at 12pm www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/phd-op... #dementia #phd @i-care-dtc.bsky.social

02.12.2024 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please note this info session will now start at 12 noon.

02.12.2024 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@profnathandavies.bsky.social hope you enjoyed the menu 😊

02.12.2024 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New Perspectives: Reflections on Cultural Competency Training

New Perspectives: Reflections on Cultural Competency Training

Funded by SPCR, Alice Burnand and Sarah Griffiths reflect on their attendance to an online Cultural Competency course by Centre for Ethnic Health Research (CEHR): bit.ly/3B2y36c

@sgriffiths-6.bsky.social

28.11.2024 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Inclusion now a key condition for NIHR funding - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER The NIHR now requires applicants to show how their research tackles health & care inequalities. Learn about this key funding change

From today, @nihr.bsky.social funding applications must demonstrate how research addresses health & care inequalities. A vital step for inclusive, impactful science. πŸŒπŸ“Š Learn more:

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/inclusion-no...

28.11.2024 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD Studentship: Dementia Care / End of Life / Social Care Funded PhD Postion available within the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia I-Care DTC at University College London, choice of projects available

The
@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social funded πŸŽ“ I-Care DTC is now recruiting! 5 fully-funded PhDs in #dementia care research are available. Have a look at the projects available at UCL www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/phd-stud...

28.11.2024 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And we have PhD projects @uclofficial.bsky.social with excellent supervisors on care planning, end of life and inequalities in #dementia and #Parkinson’s. Waiting to hear from you 😊

27.11.2024 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join our cohort of future #dementia research leaders. Opportunities @uclofficial.bsky.social . Click on the link!

27.11.2024 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A promotional image for the Alzheimer’s Society I-Care Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care: PhD Studentships. The centre's logo is displayed prominently at the top, alongside the Alzheimer’s Society logo. A smiling young woman holding a tablet and a backpack is featured on the right, symbolising research and study opportunities. Below, there’s a bold headline: "Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care: PhD Studentships." A blue "Apply Now" button is included, with a note: "Applications close at midnight on 22nd January 2025." Logos of partner universities (Queen Mary University of London, UCL, London School of Economics, Leeds Beckett University, University of Plymouth) are displayed at the bottom. The background is soft and professional.

A promotional image for the Alzheimer’s Society I-Care Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care: PhD Studentships. The centre's logo is displayed prominently at the top, alongside the Alzheimer’s Society logo. A smiling young woman holding a tablet and a backpack is featured on the right, symbolising research and study opportunities. Below, there’s a bold headline: "Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care: PhD Studentships." A blue "Apply Now" button is included, with a note: "Applications close at midnight on 22nd January 2025." Logos of partner universities (Queen Mary University of London, UCL, London School of Economics, Leeds Beckett University, University of Plymouth) are displayed at the bottom. The background is soft and professional.

The @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social funded πŸŽ“ I-Care DTC is now recruiting! 5 fully-funded PhDs in #dementia care research are available. Join @profnathandavies.bsky.social @claudiacooper.bsky.social and the team to make a lasting impact on dementia care. Apply by 22 Jan 2025! https://buff.ly/4fZIQgm

25.11.2024 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Feel better prepared β€Ί Forward With Dementia [uk] Find your way forward after diagnosis...

We created a resource for people with #dementia, carers and health and social care professionals including social prescribers #dementiasupport
www.forwardwithdementia.org/en/

19.11.2024 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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