PPI/E & Comms Lead, NIHR Cambridge BRC. Passionate about communication and public involvement in research! Lapsed antipodean. Views my own. She/her.
Joined May 2018
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
21 Jan 2025
We’re looking for #publicmembers to join the East of England SDE #DAC!
If you’re over 18, live in the East of England, and not in health research or data science, we want to hear from you!
Role Description- tinyurl.com/mrpnzw8e
Apply here - forms.office.com/e/CpJ2Le8b6…
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13 Jan 2025
What have learned from residents in the East of England about using NHS data for resesarch?
Take a look at our recent report from our Healthwatch community events in summer last year 👇
7 Jan 2025
What do East of England residents think about NHS data use for research?
Our report shares insights from last summer's events with @HealthwatchE & how they’ve shaped our SDE.
Take a look on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/posts/east-of-e…
#NHSData #PatientVoices
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22 Nov 2024
Have you had a #hip replacement or do you need one?
We want to know what is important to you - please complete or share our brief survey.
forms.office.com/e/kFZf6hYbS…
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22 Nov 2024
Last few days to apply for our research communications role - nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Cambridge…
Please share!
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15 Nov 2024
We're looking for a Research Communications Manager (maternity leave cover) for our team at @CambridgeBRC @CUH_NHS
Want to help us share the difference that our research makes, or know someone who does?
Apply at nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Cambridge…
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
5 Nov 2024
Do you have post doctoral informatics/biostatistics skills, and want to find the best blood based biomarkers for dementia?
Come and join @DementiasUK at @Cambridge_Uni @CambridgeBRC and the READOUT study team
@alzheimerssoc @AlzResearchUK @NIHRresearch
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jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49062
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
5 Nov 2024
#Cambridge #FamilyLearning @camcitco @CambsCC @CambsPboroCA @CambsPboroICS @HW_CambsPboro @CambsEYC @CambridgeCVS @CambridgeCAB @foodbankcambs @CambridgeUtdFC @AbbeyPeople @ArburyCambridge @Galfrid_Edu @ConnectingCambs please share. Thank you
29 Oct 2024
Join us for our FREE Shop it, Cook it course in Cambridge 🥕
Sign up here bit.ly/3UpE2se
@CambsSkills
#ShopItCookIt #Cambridge #FreeCourse #KidsActivity #GroundworkEast
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
5 Nov 2024
Practical advice, resources, and support available right in your community.
Whether you're looking to save on bills, find financial advice, or just want a warm place to chat, come along and see what’s available!
#Whittlesey #Wisbech #Chatteris #Fenland #Cambridgeshire
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
5 Nov 2024
Our next MedAI seminar will be in collaboration with the @SASsoftware Advanced Analytics Hub, @Maxwell_Centre and @OTR_Cambridge
Join us next week for talks followed by networking and refreshments
📅 12 Nov, 4-6pm
📍 JCBC and zoom
👇 sign up below
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
.@NHSBT needs 12K Black blood donors per year and it's increasing.
@DonorHealthBTRU, @actiononblood co-created 4 videos with Black communities to encourage Black blood donors. These were shown to be 90% effective.
youtube.com/embed/-9gWSSp0Ci…… tiny.cc/zqzszz
ALT Photo of a black male looking surprised and fearful at being faced with a blood donation centre. Images of red blood cells and injections in the image.
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
4 Nov 2024
Woo hoo!
We are excited to let you all know that booking is now open for our in-person event we are hosting with @ConnectingCambs
Wed 4 Dec 10:00 -12:00
Meadows community Centre, Cambridge, CB4 2JL
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/3YyfrCO
#DigitalInclusion
ALT Bright comic style background with arrows. We see 4 logos: Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership, Connecting Cambridgeshire, Cambridge city Council Community Grants and CCVS. There is a bright green comic flash in the centre with the words: Join us for an in-person event filled with interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and insightful discussions on all things Digital Inclusion! Further text: Connect and Celebrate: Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership 2024 Round-up. Meadows Community Centre 299 Arbury Road, Cambridge CB4 2JL.
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
4 Nov 2024
📣Researchers @CPFT_NHS have partnered with @psychiatry_ucam @unibirmingham @BristolUni to test if treating #inflammation can improve recovery from #psychosis.
People with psychosis using #MentalHealth services may be able to take part in the PIMS study:
➡️cpft.nhs.uk/research-news/cp…
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
18 Oct 2024
We're hiring! Cancer Black Care is looking for a Cancer Information Officer to join us. Please share this opportunity within your networks!
#JobOpportunity #Job #Employment #Cancer
cancerblackcare.org.uk/wp-co…
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
17 Oct 2024
📣 Join our #research talk with @psychiatry_ucam at 12.30pm to learn at lunchtime how electronic health records can be used to review #MentalHealth service access and use, and improve care & outcomes in #CAMHS for young people.
Details on CPFT intranet: ➡️rebrand.ly/c35146
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
14 Oct 2024
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬
Has your child (0-18 years) had a health care test, treatment or examination in the last year? 🏥
Were they held still for the procedure?
We would love to hear your views and experiences. 🗣️
📲6 question survey
surveymonkey.com/r/holdingfo…
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
14 Oct 2024
We are looking for 5 people (age 16-35) to join a Lived Experience Advisory Panel for a project on improving physical health in young people with experience of psychosis: mcpin.org/research-opportuni…
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
11 Oct 2024
Have you ever thought about becoming involved in research? It doesn't have to be taking part in a trial, there are lots of ways you can #BePartOfResearch!
Check out our Starting Out Guide to learn more: nihr.ac.uk/documents/Startin…
#PublicInvolvement
ALT Get involved in research to help shape: what is researched, how it's carried out, how the results are shared and applied
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
11 Oct 2024
Calling all #AI & #DataScience enthusiasts! The @BHFDataScience is hosting an Open Challenge to develop algorithms for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases using synthetic ECG images.
📅 Challenge runs until 16 Dec 2024.
Learn more: hubs.li/Q02T2krT0 #MedicalImaging
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
11 Oct 2024
Do you have a project with a promising early-stage therapeutics or validated targets for children & young people’s cancer? C-Further, @CR_Horizons & @lifearc1 could help you advance your discoveries. Submissions open until 1 November. Learn more: zurl.co/Qf1J
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Dr Amanda Stranks retweeted
9 Oct 2024
Cambridge Childhood Brain Injury Patient and Public Workshop on 17th Oct📢
We are looking to hear from families with experiences with childhood brain injury to inform our future research.
Please share widely!
Further details 👉ihsg.cam/ppi
@ihsgcam @Cambridge_Uni
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