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Community Rehabilitation Research Network
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The CRRN is an NIHR-supported multi-professional network of community practitioners that aims to grow rehabilitation research capacity in underserved groups.
Need social care data for your research?

CASCID: a directory of 4,084 metrics from 54 UK-based data sources, in one site and accessible to social care experts and non-experts alike, hosted by the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) @lseblogs.bsky.social

cataloguesocialcare.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Don't miss this webinar about a new funding scheme to support social care practitioner research projects from the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) @nihrsscr.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sscr-pract...
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Interested in learning difficulties research?

Check out high quality studies in the South West, highlighted by CIDER (Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research)
@plymuni.bsky.social
Tackling issues like outpatient waits, care & inclusion.

www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cid...
October 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Do you work in rehabilitation service provision?
Do you see people with pubic ramus fractures?

Take part in research by completing this survey from @katiejsheehan.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social

qmulbusiness.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🍂 Autumn opportunities in research highlighted by the CRRN.

Join us to join our mailing list and receive our monthly, one-page newsletter with active links

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October 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Don't miss this webinar about funding for researchers interested in adult and children's social care in the UK
Weds 1st October, 13:30 -15:30 (GMT+1)
@nihr.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.com/e/nihr-rpsc-...
September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌟 Today, don't miss the online launch of the NIHR National Palliative and End of Life Care Research Incubator, 12:00 – 13:30

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-eve...
September 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We help managers and community practitioners make research a reality in their communities. We provide support, signpost resources, set up mentoring chats and run workshops for local teams or community groups.

Email us to find out how we can help you.
[email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Forge new connections via CRRN targeted emails & events like the recent CRRN & Vivensa community rehabilitation research event
@uniofexeternews.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social

And visit our online tool to connect individuals, organisations and projects
researchmap.uk/map

#Rehab
#RighttoRehab
September 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Looking back on Rehab Awareness Week last week, we are pleased to support community rehab research by connecting people, mentoring practitioners, managers and academics and highlighting research opportunities

Join us
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#Rehab
#RighttoRehab
September 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Need inspiration for PPIE? #CommunityResearch

Creative approaches to community engagement and involvement shared by NIHR ARC Kent Surrey and Sussex @nihrarcs.bsky.social

arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog-cr...

#CommunityResearch
August 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Many emotions come up in community research when discussing people’s lived experiences of health conditions, services and care.

@arc-southlondon.bsky.social shares insights after their webinar exploring feelings arising in public involvement.

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

#CommunityResearch
August 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Get physically active in your community.

New evidence from University of Cambridge @cambridge.org illustrates the benefits of physical activity, especially for people at risk of heart disease.

evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/people... via NIHR evidence @nihr.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The annual cost of brain injury to the UK economy is £43 billion, or 1.5% of GDP according to a new report
@UKABIF

Community rehab research is vital in addressing the care needs of people with brain injury in the most efficient and cost effective ways.

cdn.ymaws.com/ukabif.org.u...
August 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Are you a registered nurse working in a care home?
Get involved in research with this study from City St Georges, University of London @citystgeorges.bsky.social
Contact [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
See these much needed resources to support people with long term or serious health conditions navigating health and care decisions, social welfare & legal rights.

This is a great example of an impactful community research outcome supported by @nihrarcs.bsky.social

routestorights.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Check out this month's one-page CRRN newsletter

Join our mailing list here 👇
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August 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Don't miss this opportunity at the MRC to join their Panel Associate Scheme to observe the funding process, receive mentorship from experienced panel members & gain confidence and skills needed to shape the future of medical research.

#GetResearchActive

www.ukri.org/blog/insight...
July 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Become an NIHR Academy Ambassador and champion research careers in health and social care

Check out these NIHR posters to share at your work place

#GetResearchActive

www.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel...
July 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Join a Research Ethics Committee

The Health Research Authority (HRA) are recruiting for health and social care professionals to join their Research Ethics Committees (REC) @hralatest.bsky.social

www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/com...

#GetResearchActive
July 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Why not plan a rehabilitation research-focused activity in your community on World PT day this September?

Check out materials and activities on the World Physiotherapy website

world.physio/news/world-p...

#GetResearchActive
July 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Work with the HRA
Be part of their Inclusion and Diversity Plan development this year @hralatest.bsky.social

Email [email protected] to get involved with improving the draft guidelines following on from the previous consultation.

www.hra.nhs.uk/about-us/new...

#GetResearchActive
July 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Join a research focus group about the use of high intensity exercise for stroke survivors in this study at @northumbriauni.bsky.social

Contact [email protected]

#GetResearchActive
July 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Apply to join the Vivensa Foundation Social Financing Committee as an independent expert in social care @vivensa.bsky.social
Closing date: 5pm on 31 July

vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac...

#GetResearchActive
July 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Need advice about how to write a successful community-based grant application?

Read this article from Prof Anita Weidmann and
@unibirmingham.bsky.social

research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/publicati...

#funding4communityRehab
July 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM