NCA Research NHS
@NCAresearchNHS
Research & Innovation at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust-Salford, Oldham, Fairfield, Rochdale. Also at https://bsky.app/profile/ncaresearchnhs.bsky.
Have you had a spinal cord injury or know someone who has? Colleagues at @Ncalliance-nhs are looking to set up a new group and want your views. There's a short questionnaire here: forms.gle/9kcG9Mei2YoYMC…
Join Us for the Myositis Masterclass 2025! Aimed at healthcare professionals. 11 -12th Sep 25, INNSiDE Manchester Hotel, UK With expert speakers from across the UK, an invaluable opportunity for learning, discussion & connection. 🔗 Register now: myositis-masterclass.co.uk
Our research stars of the month @BuryCO_NHS are the Electronic & Biomedical Engineering team- they are always so helpful coordinating the checking &calibration of equipment used in our clinical trials & are a great source of knowledge & support. A huge thank you to them!
After two years of putting the building blocks in place, such as our PPIE group, and establishing key connections, proud to say we will formally launch the Greater Manchester MND Research Partnership in September. See the poster below, register to attend via the QR code in it.
🧠 Our latest newsletter is out now! Catch up on everything from research highlights to upcoming events and team news... 🔗 mailchi.mp/62add68b7602/n…
This is a project that was started by one of my fellow co leads on the work to build the GM MND Research Partnership. Helen and her team are fantastic who are running this project in the @NCAresearchNHS post. Thanks to the NCA team who have supported the Partnership PPIE events.
Volunteers needed - understanding & tackling oral health needs for people with motor neurone disease (#MND). Poor oral health can cause functional, aesthetic, nutritional & psychological issues.
Lead children's disability nurse Louise Cooper has also published a research paper on this important initiative - read it in the @rcni journal Learning Disability Practice doi.org/10.7748/ldp.20…
A support group Fathers of Autistic Children Empowered to Support (FACES) has been established in Salford to promote collaborative problem solving and help enhance mental health and wellbeing for fathers of children with autism. Join the 'walk and talk.' ow.ly/JWK450Wtjf9
Really interesting insights here from research by @amirahhussain_ & Isobel Robinson from @NCAlliance_NHS exploring patients' perspectives on the administration of IV and oral antimicrobials.
Interviews exploring the patient’s perspective on IV & Oral antibiotics found that 74% of patients would value the opportunity to receive more information about their antibiotics. How can we empower people to improve #AMS? academic.oup.com/jacamr/article… @NCAresearchNHS #WAAW #IVOS
Congratulations @zafnaqui, a wonderful appointment for #FESSH and looking forward to hearing more
1/3 🇪🇺 Honoured to be elected FESSH President Elect (2026–2029). Grateful to colleagues, peers & mentors across Europe who supported, guided, and believed in me. #FESSH #HandSurgery
Important review from colleagues @MCCN_UK @NCAlliance_NHS & in Australia, Newcastle, Plymouth & Lancaster - rituximab is increasingly used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, but its potential benefits, and optimal use in terms of patient subgroup and dosing, are unclear.
We're delighted to share the publication of our Cochrane Review: Rituximab for myasthenia gravis This systematic review examined the RCT evidence for this B cell depleting therapy in myasthenia, and is now available via the Cochrane Library. 🔗 cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.10…
Meet Dr Alejandro Labastida-Ramirez, @alejandro_labas, our new research fellow! 🔬 Read the full article on our website 👉brainresearchuk.org.uk/research-proje… #BrainResearchUK #Migraine #MigraineAwareness #MigrainewithAura
Well done to Louise Cooper from @NCAlliance_NHS whose article, Supporting fathers of autistic children through ‘walk and talk’ groups, is the editor's choice in @rcni Learning Disability Practice! journals.rcni.com/learning-disab…
Congratulations to @DrMarkFarrar from @NCAlliance_NHS & @FBMH_UoM dermatology, who will co-lead with Prof Richard Warren on important research into skin conditions
We’re delighted to announce that Dr Mark Farrar is our new Dermatology Co-Theme Lead 👏 Skin diseases and complex wounds are among the most common, chronic and quality-of-life-reducing conditions in the UK. Find out more about the Theme's 5 programmes 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/our-research/d…
Latest from our experts @ncalliance_nhs @sclerodermaM Thermographic abnormalities associate with electrocardiogram/echocardiographic changes and mortality in systemic sclerosis, suggesting a way forward in detecting cardiac involvement in Ssc academic.oup.com/rheumatology/a…
🧠 Today is #GlioblastomaAwarenessDay. For 60+ years, life expectancy for glioblastoma has barely improved. We’re working to change that through research, trials & innovation. #BrainTumourResearch #HopeThroughScience 👉Read more: shorturl.at/feqb8
Might be raining today but reflecting on our celebrations with this article from @NCareCharity northcarecharity.org/about-us/lates… Read to the end for a beautiful patient story and the reminder of the why behind what we do 💙💙 #rehablegend #freshair #therapy @landladyjan @OldhamCO_NHS