Article in @theconversation.com reflecting on the results of the AFRI-c trial, which looked at whether portable HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters can reduce common respiratory & other infections in care homes. It found that they did not. 👉 tinyurl.com/3u96n3kp @nihr.bsky.social

Air filters don’t stop you catching infectious respiratory diseases, landmark study indicates

A large trial found no evidence that Hepa air filters reduce respiratory infections in care homes, challenging assumptions about their role in infection control.

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I was a researcher on AFRI-c, conducting the process evaluation (paper here: lnkd.in/deFSQCeT). It was a large cluster randomised controlled trial that took three years to complete. Using air filters in care homes did not reduce respiratory infections in residents.

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · last wk.

Portable HEPA filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people’s care homes, finds new @nihr.bsky.social funded research published in @jamainternalmed.com. Care homes should continue with standard infection control, including vaccines. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhe42bn

Portable HEPA filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people’s care homes, finds new @nihr.bsky.social funded research published in @jamainternalmed.com. Care homes should continue with standard infection control, including vaccines. 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhe42bn

2026: Portable air filters don't cut infection rates in care homes | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol

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@goodgrieffest.bsky.social @peolcsw.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @bnssgresearch.bsky.social @bristolhealthp.bsky.social #GPSky #Grief #Bereavement

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · last wk.

The @griefcentrebris.bsky.social was launched last year. In this new blog, Rachel Hare, Chloe Shaw and @lucyselman.bsky.social share what they discovered about the support bereaved people need through a series of workshops, and what that learning might mean for #PrimaryCare. 👉 tinyurl.com/2swdv7v3

The @griefcentrebris.bsky.social was launched last year. In this new blog, Rachel Hare, Chloe Shaw and @lucyselman.bsky.social share what they discovered about the support bereaved people need through a series of workshops, and what that learning might mean for #PrimaryCare. 👉 tinyurl.com/2swdv7v3

People in Health West of England (PHWE) have a new website and have published their annual report for 2025. PHWE is a network of people & organisations in the West of England who work together to promote a strong public voice to improve health & social care research. Find out more: phwe.uwe.ac.uk

Trish Greenhalgh (UK) with Chris Salisbury (UK) @capcbristol.bsky.social @royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social @chrischirp.bsky.social @aafp.org @annfammed.bsky.social @ausjph.bsky.social @cfpjournal.bsky.social @canadahealthwatch.ca @nuffieldtrust.org.uk @thekingsfund.bsky.social #MedSky

MedicsVoices.com@medicsvoices.bsky.social · 2w ago

One of the most influential primary care researchers of a generation. @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social @martinmckee.bsky.social @euanlawson.social @gentlemedic.bsky.social @bjgp.org @sapc.ac.uk @nihrspcr.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @stfm-fm.bsky.social @victoriatb.bsky.social

An NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) study examines the implementation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) and identifies important lessons for improving coordinated end-of-life care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/spcr-re... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

The July 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/july-20... #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

Allergy dietitian and CAESAR PhD candidate Mary Feeney describes her research which aims to standardise the way dietary information is collected during allergy studies. Click here: caesar.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/07/16/q... @riddmj.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social

@bristoluni.bsky.social has a fantastic network of Student Sustainability Advocates who work to embed sustainability into curricula across Faculties. The annual Sustainability Showcase shines a spotlight on their work. Find out more in this Med School Sustainability Blog: 👉 tinyurl.com/2humwmmv

Congratulations to @drpoco.bsky.social & @lucyselman.bsky.social whose 'Bridging the Gap' project is one of the 6 announced.⬇️ The study will focus on improving communication between hospitals & GPs when people with serious, life-limiting illness are discharged. 👉Read the news: tinyurl.com/2wjh2dtf

2026: Marie Curie research projects to improve end-of-life-care | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol

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MarieCurieEOLC@mariecurieeolc.bsky.social · 3w ago

🏥Announcing six new research projects aiming to improve end of life experiences in, and on discharge from, hospital. Read more and watch the researchers talk about their projects – www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...

Delighted to share this news story about Lucy Pocock's recent paper! @drpoco.bsky.social @lucyselman.bsky.social @barnyhole.bsky.social

Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · 4w ago

An evaluation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) in southwest England has found that the digital end of life planning system is not delivering expected benefits. 👉Read the news: tinyurl.com/3ezrfhap #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #DigitalHealth #GPSky @nihrspcr.bsky.social

An evaluation of Electronic Palliative Care Coordination Systems (EPaCCS) in southwest England has found that the digital end of life planning system is not delivering expected benefits. 👉Read the news: tinyurl.com/3ezrfhap #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #DigitalHealth #GPSky @nihrspcr.bsky.social

2026: New study finds digital end of life planning system is not delivering | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol

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Top 10 priorities to shape the future of UK childhood food allergy research published. The priorities were identified through a @jameslindalliance.bsky.social Priority Setting Partnership led by researchers at @skinandallergy.bsky.social, with funding from @nihr.bsky.social. 👉 tinyurl.com/349ye36f

2026: Top 10 priorities for childhood food allergy research | Centre for Academic Primary Care | University of Bristol

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We received £2.1m in RCF, again top of the charts for most research-active Integrated Care Board. A big thank you to the brilliant BNSSG researchers who generated it, & our amazing ICB Research Team! 👏👏👏 www.bristolhealthpartners.org.uk/news/our-reg... @capcbristol.bsky.social @chcr-uwe.bsky.social

Our region tops national research funding leaderboard - Bristol Health Partners

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) is riding high in a key national research funding league table. Research Capability Funding (RCF) is awarded by the National Institute for Hea...

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How can pharmacy services better support people receiving opioid substitution therapy? @jscottuob.bsky.social & @vic-carlisle.bsky.social discuss in this recent @cppeengland.bsky.social Pharmacy Conversations podcast. 👉 tinyurl.com/4knkezzf #PharmSky #PrimaryCare #Opioids @swpharmres.bsky.social

Voice of the voiceless w/ Vicky Carlisle and Jenny Scott

Podcast Episode · CPPE: Pharmacy Conversations · June 18 · 1h 2m

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Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol@capcbristol.bsky.social · last mo.

Many congratulations to @riddmj.bsky.social who was awarded the @sapc.ac.uk Senior Investigator Research Prize at #SAPC2026 for his presentation on findings from the @athenastudy.bsky.social. 🎉⭐👏 The ATHENA Study investigated whether taking amitriptyline could stop long-term pain from shingles.

Many congratulations to @riddmj.bsky.social who was awarded the @sapc.ac.uk Senior Investigator Research Prize at #SAPC2026 for his presentation on findings from the @athenastudy.bsky.social. 🎉⭐👏 The ATHENA Study investigated whether taking amitriptyline could stop long-term pain from shingles.

The NHS must build anti-racism systems that are transparent, fair, and trusted by all, write Rubin Minhas, Aziz Sheikh and Gene Feder in this @bmj.com Opinion article. 👉 www.bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-100125 @nihrspcr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk @royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social #GPSky #MedSky

The Mann review: Avoiding the risk of asymmetric anti-racism policy

The NHS must build anti-racism systems that are transparent, fair, and trusted by all, write Rubin Minhas, Aziz Sheikh, and Gene Feder Antisemitism remains a persistent scourge in society—including ...

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Parents needed for #eczema research! Help inform future eczema care by sharing your views on the moisturisers used for your child. Do you have a child aged 6 months to 12 years with eczema? Please complete our short online survey (10 to 15 minutes): 👉 tinyurl.com/5hmazuky Thank you! #GPSky

Later this morning at #SAPC2026, colleague Chloe Gamlin will be presenting on findings from community listening workshops exploring pelvic pain and endometriosis in women experiencing coastal deprivation in South West England. 👉 tinyurl.com/mw8krh2a #GPSky #SAPC_ASM

Coming up this morning at #SAPC2026: Anna Pathmanathan will be giving an oral presentation on reducing health inequities in respiratory care: insights from patients and prescribers on antibiotic use. 👉 tinyurl.com/ernw586j #GPSky #SAPC_ASM

Also coming up this afternoon at #SAPC2026: Oral presentation by Rachel Johnson on factors associated with treatment burden in adults aged under 65 years with multiple long-term conditions in primary care. 👉 tinyurl.com/5ytyjywd #GPSky #SAPC_ASM #PrimaryCare

Coming up this afternoon at #SAPC2026: @riddmj.bsky.social will be presenting findings from @athenastudy.bsky.social. The study investigated whether taking amitriptyline tablets can stop long-term pain from shingles. 👉 tinyurl.com/yanm4cn8 #GPSky #PrimaryCare #SAPC_ASM

Colleague Tingting Zhang is presenting her qualitative research on understanding health services access and use among Chinese residents in Poster No. 342 at #SAPC2026 today. #SAPC_ASM #PrimaryCare

Also coming up this morning at #SAPC2026: Polly Duncan on including underserved communities in research - insights from an interview study of older housebound patients. 👉 tinyurl.com/25e4n4xj @gppact.bsky.social #SAPC_ASM

Three great lightning presentations by CAPC colleagues coming up in the Access, Equity & Inclusion session this morning at #SAPC2026: 1) @drlucypotter.bsky.social on improving access to general practice for people with severe & multiple disadvantage 👉 tinyurl.com/2w9kf2dz #SAPC_ASM

Many of our colleagues are attending this year's Society for Academic Primary Care (SAPC) Conference in St Andrew's, Scotland. This is one of the leading annual #PrimaryCare research conferences in the UK calendar. Check out the progamme: sapc.ac.uk/conference/s... #GPSky #SAPC2026 #SAPC_ASM

Eczema UK have launched the first survey for their eczema JLA PSP. Click on the link below to have your say in what questions about eczema research should be seeking to answer www.surveymonkey.com/r/Eczema_PSP... @riddmj.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @capcbristol.bsky.social