Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge

@PCU_Cambridge

The Primary Care Unit @Cambridge_Uni works to reduce the burden of ill health through our world class research and teaching. Established 1997.

University of Cambridge

Joined December 2014

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jul 25

Great to see our PCU colleagues attend the 6th International Health Care Reform Thought Leaders Conference at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. A valued opportunity for lively, thought-provoking discussions.

DDr Mike Green@DrMichaelGreen1 · Jul 25

Inspiring meeting with primary care thought leaders from around the world in Cambridge ⁦@PCU_Cambridge⁩ ⁦@thenosm⁩ ⁦@INSPIRE_PHC⁩

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Research at CPFT@CPFT_Research · Jul 25

🎉 Congratulations to @CPFT_NHS nursing colleague @Ben_Bowers__🌟 appointed to Assistant Professor of Primary Care @PCU_Cambridge! Ben is the 1st #nurse to hold this post, working with our teams to develop #research capacity and improve #PalliativeCare: ➡️cpft.nhs.uk/research-news/…

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NIHR ARC South London@ARC_S_L · Jul 24

Register for our webinar on Tuesday 16 Sept, 11am-12pm, where will be discussing the pressing issue of timely access to end-of-life medication 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1dfcdf19…

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Dr Ben Bowers@Ben_Bowers__ · Jun 22

Here is the evidence base for anticipatory prescribing in one place. It feels apt to share right now to show what can be done to help with effective end-of-life symptom control too! new.express.adobe.com/webpage/8yokfm… @ARC_EoE @MarieCurieEOLC @ProfMarkTaubert

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jul 17

The University of Cambridge is working on this very important research. If you have an autoimmune disease, you can help them understand how this condition affects you and what enables you to prevent flares. Also, you may win a £50 Amazon voucher!

PPrimary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jul 16

Do you have an autoimmune disease? Help researchers at University of Cambridge understand what triggers or prevents your flares with our anonymous survey to improve care: bit.ly/4kOQeyg The survey will close on Friday 18 July 2025!

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NIHR ARC East of England@ARC_EoE · Jul 10

🚨 We're hiring a part-time Public and Community Involvement, Engagement, and Participation Lead to cover a maternity leave. You will lead the PCIEP workstream and drive the effective implementation of our strategy. Deadline: Friday 11 July, 17:00 Apply! arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/new…

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SRUK | Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK@WeAreSRUK · Jul 8

🧪 Have an autoimmune disease? Help shape research & educate doctors on flares, triggers & symptoms. 🗣️ 🩺 Take this 45-min survey co-created by @Cambridge_Uni & top rheumatologists. 🎁 Prize draw: 4x £50 Amazon vouchers! 🔗 bit.ly/4kOQeyg 📅 Closes 14 July

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jul 7

Our @ACTcharity funded prognostic uncertainty communication study is out, see here for details. Please share with colleagues who may find these recommendations useful @RCPhysicians @APMPostTweets @acutemedicine @GeriSoc

PPrimary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jul 3

New guidance helps clinicians talk about uncertain prognoses with older adults facing complex health needs. Co-designed by researchers & patients, the recommendations aim to improve care of people in uncertain health circumstances. Read more below: phpc.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge…

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Dr Ben Bowers@Ben_Bowers__ · Jul 6

Our new research findings - Healthcare systems need to factor in senior clinical support & workforce capacity to enable community nurses to engage in supported experiential learning about end-of-life care, both as learners and facilitators onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ja… @alisonleary1

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CRUK Cambridge Centre@CRUKCamCentre · Jul 3

Join @CRUKCamThoracic for the launch event of 'NextGen Researchers'. A great opportunity to connect with like-minded early career cancer researchers in Cambridge! 📅 Thurs 10 July, 5-6pm 🍕 Pizza provided 📍@HLRI_Cambridge Register ➡️ zurl.co/ZrFuu @CambridgeBRC

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jul 3

PCU_Cambridge's tweet image. New guidance helps clinicians talk about uncertain prognoses with older adults facing complex health needs.

Co-designed by researchers &amp; patients, the recommendations aim to improve care of people in uncertain health circumstances.

Read more below:

phpc.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge…

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jun 27

Your experience matters! 📢 We're researching the triggers that flare-up rheumatology conditions. Shape future care and share your experience in our anonymous survey: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQ…

PPrimary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · May 15

Do you have an autoimmune disease? Help our researchers understand what triggers or prevents your flares with our anonymous survey to improve care: bit.ly/4kOQeyg #PatientVoice

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jun 25

Are you a #communitynurse in the UK? Our researchers are investigating what proportion of community nurses’ work involves providing care for people in their last year of life. Share your views with our anonymous survey by 30 June: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9X…

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jun 24

Are you a community nurse in the UK? We are investigating what proportion of community nurses’ daily work involves providing care for people in their last year of life. Share your input in this 10-minute anonymous survey to help influence change: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9X…

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Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge@PCU_Cambridge · Jun 23

What do GPs think about risk tools for cancer referrals? #PrimaryCare A new study led by researchers at the PCU explores UK GPs' views on integrating cancer risk tools into everyday practice and their real-world challenges. Read the study here: link.springer.com/article/10.118…