Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) is essential to the success of many health and care research projects, but it's tricky to deliver well. Pei Li Ng and Raj Mehta reflect on what a new NIHR #RSET can tell us ✍️ buff.ly/hNE3mHy

Can PPIE still be meaningful when time is tight? Navigating trade-offs in rapid evaluations

Pei Li Ng and Raj Mehta discuss the findings from a new NIHR RSET paper on embedding patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) across rapid evaluations. The authors state that meaningful…

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Would you like to join BMJ Open as a freelance methodological reviewer? BMJ Open is seeking to employ a methodological reviewer on a freelancer contract to assist the journal with evaluating the methodology of qualitative studies.

New paper out today and the first from our RSET evaluation of ambient voice technology (AVT) in the NHS. Current evidence suggests that AVT can help to reduce documentation burden, improve wellbeing and care quality. However, the evidence focused on use in real world practice remains limited…

Very pleased to give bereaved families’ statement following publication today of #covidinquiry report into procurement. Lays bare the corruption & cronyism that led to avoidable deaths, incl my mum’s, & wasted billions of public £. @cbffjuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE

Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on VIP lane

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It was a privilege to give bereaved families’ statement following publication of #covidinquiry report on procurement. Lays bare corruption & cronyism that led to avoidable deaths, incl my mum’s, at the cost of £ billions. @cbffjuk.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DaxgDnl...

NEW paper: Independent advocacy in maternity care creates opportunities for families to be listened to and heard. #RSET researchers, funded by @nihr.bsky.social, spoke to 34 families eligible for support during the Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate pilot. 🔎 Read: buff.ly/A0xmUUn

New paper out today highlighting the value of independent advocacy for families, conducted as part of an NIHR funded rapid evaluation in collaboration with Sands: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

“That's All We Wanted, to Be Heard, Listened to, Just to Be Validated and Believed”: Family Experiences of Advocacy Support in Maternity and Neonatal Services

Family members with lived experience of maternity services or adverse outcomes (CM, SF) were involved as members of the core project team throughout the study. We also conducted three Patient, Public...

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Great to see my colleagues, @stutibagri.bsky.social and Malina Bodea (@nuffieldtrust.org.uk) presenting key findings from our @nihr.bsky.social RSET evaluation of implementing AI in NHS chest diagnostic services. To learn more, please visit our webpage (www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/rset-rapid-e...)

NEW: There are ambitions to expand the use of ready-to-administer IV medicines. In a new @nihr.bsky.social #RSET blog, Steve Morris and Holly Walton look at what RTA IV medicines are & why more research is needed before the NHS scales up their use. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/re...

Ready-to-administer IV medicines: could they help the NHS cut errors and free up time?

There are ambitions to expand the use of ready-to-administer (RTA) IV medicines, which could be both transformative and timely. But with there being little evidence on their use in practice, this NIHR...

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How can #RapidEvaluation help improve maternity services? ↗️ RSET's @racheljlawrence.bsky.social spoke on our conference panel about moving from reactive reviews to proactive evaluation. She shared her reflections after the session 👇

📣 Just 1 week until our next online QHRN seminar with Dr Rachel Lawrence presenting on her research into advocacy support in maternity and neonatal services. More info and link to register in the post below!

UCL Qualitative Health Research Network@ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📣Our latest QHRN seminar is now open for registrations! 💬“That’s all we wanted, to be heard, listened to, just to be validated and believed”: Family experiences of advocacy support in maternity and neonatal services 🗓️ 28 May 2026 🕑 1pm-2pm BST 🗣️ @racheljlawrence.bsky.social 🔗 tinyurl.com/76rhkv9j

Fantastic pre-conference workshop currently underway by our conference sponsor BMJ Open this morning at #QHRNConf26. Attendees are gaining valuable insights on writing and publishing research including how to navigate the process. Huge thank you to the team for running this informative session!💡

We kick off our exciting #QHRNConf26 keynote @gemhughes.bsky.social from University of Leicester School of Business. Gemma’s opening talk focuses on the reach of qualitative research and is a fantastic showcase of how qualitative research is driving change across health contexts.

It’s been a jam-packed day filled with inspiring talks and presentations! Don’t forget to vote for your favourite poster! ✨ #QHRNConf26

A thought-provoking final keynote from Shabira Cassidy (CEO, People Street) on designing for impact, sustainability and inclusion highlighting the importance of embedding these principles across research and practice. A fitting close to an inspiring day at #QHRNConf2026 😊

We’re excited to kick off the UCL QHRN Conference today! Looking forward to a day of engaging discussions, insightful sessions, and connecting with colleagues across the network. Use the #QHRNConf26 and tag us in your posts for us to share 😊

Important insights in our first closing plenary from Prof Katriina Whitaker from the University of Surrey on improving interpreting services in primary care. You can follow more of our reflections from today on our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/ucl-... #QHRNConf26

Just 2 weeks to go! 🎉 Due to high demand, tickets close 7 May—book your place this week. Programme below ⬇️

UCL Qualitative Health Research Network@ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎉Just under 3 weeks to go until the QHRN 2026 Conference! The programme is now live and all key info is available on our website👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... The countdown is on - we can’t wait to see you there (and hoping for continued London sunshine ☀️) Questions? Contact qhrn@ucl.ac.uk

🎉Just under 3 weeks to go until the QHRN 2026 Conference! The programme is now live and all key info is available on our website👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... The countdown is on - we can’t wait to see you there (and hoping for continued London sunshine ☀️) Questions? Contact qhrn@ucl.ac.uk

2026 QHRN conference programme and logistics

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Happy Friday! We've got an exciting conference update this morning: general sale tickets for our May conference are now LIVE! We'll also be sharing more details about the conference programme next week, so keep your eyes peeled 👀 More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... #QHRNConf26

📣Our latest QHRN seminar is now open for registrations! 💬“That’s all we wanted, to be heard, listened to, just to be validated and believed”: Family experiences of advocacy support in maternity and neonatal services 🗓️ 28 May 2026 🕑 1pm-2pm BST 🗣️ @racheljlawrence.bsky.social 🔗 tinyurl.com/76rhkv9j

Explore the slide-set report for more detail on this project: 👉 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/art... The research is being conducted by a team of experts from @ucl.ac.uk, Nuffield Trust, and @cam.ac.uk, and is funded by the @nihr.bsky.social Health & Social Care Delivery Research Programme.

Artificial intelligence in chest diagnostics: mixed-methods evaluation (phase 2)

Policymakers propose AI solutions as being potentially transformative for the NHS in England, but there is limited robust, real-world evidence on AI being implemented into health services effectively....

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⏳ One month left to grab Early Bird tickets for the 2026 QHRN Conference! 📅 14 May 2026 📍 London, 20 Bedford Way 🎟️Early Bird rates (applied automatically) and ends 3 April: £120 full / £100 student / £60 PPIE More info + tickets: www.ucl.ac.uk/qualitative-... See you in May! 🌟

🎉Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 QHRN Conference!🎉 We’re excited to welcome qualitative health researchers, practitioners, students, and PPIE partners to UCL on 14 May 2026. Take advantage of our 8 week early-bird window: available until 3 April 2026. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/349bn7p9

New Blog: Ambient voice technology is helping to reduce the time clinicians are spending on their notetaking, across a range of health care settings. 🗒️ But how can we know whether time savings are being translated into better health care? Read the #RSET blog for insights from our research so far.

Ambient voice technology in health care: what’s the evidence so far?

With findings from the first phase of a rapid evaluation of ambient voice technology in the NHS published today, co-authors Jenny Shand and Steve Morris describe the most notable insights so far and o...

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Happy Friday! 🌞There are still a few spots left for our online seminar next Thursday - don't miss out! Sign up using the link in the post 👇

UCL Qualitative Health Research Network@ucl-qhrn.bsky.social · 10mo ago

📣Our latest QHRN seminar is now open for registration! 💬From Paperwork to Paper Trails: Ethnographic Document Analysis as a Method for Qualitative Health Research 🗓️ 4 December 2025 🕑 11am-12pm GMT 🗣️Dr @catherinetrundle.bsky.social & Dr Tarryn Phillips More info & to register: tinyurl.com/3s4r7yv9

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 Great news for all abstract submitters: you now have until 5PM on Monday 8 December to share your work! A huge thank you to everyone who’s submitted so far—we can’t wait to receive even more brilliant abstracts. 🔗submission portal: qhrn2026.exordo.com

📢 Job alert – Researcher wanted! We’re looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods and an enthusiasm for high-quality research and analysis. If you think this might be you, we'd love to hear from you.

Researcher (R07/25)

We're looking for a strong critical thinker with a good understanding of a range of qualitative research methods to contribute directly to our mission by delivering high-quality research, evaluation,…

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HAPPY THURSDAY!🥳 We're delighted to announce our 3rd keynote for #QHRNConf26 - Dr Gemma Hughes (@gemhughes.bsky.social). Read more about her work (+give us a follow) here: tinyurl.com/bddfkrja 🗓️A gentle reminder that abstract submissions close in <1 month (1 Dec). More info: qhrn2026.exordo.com

🚨Two exciting conference updates this morning...🚨 🌟BMJ Open will be returning as a sponsor! 🎟️ Early-bird tickets will go on sale Jan 2026: 🔹 £120 – full price 🔹 £100 – student 🔹 £60 – PPIE 🔗 Reminder - abstract submissions open until 1 Dec: qhrn2026.exordo.com @bmj.com