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The NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health (CRF: Oxford Health) has been recognised for providing an outstanding student placement experience, following publication of the Oxford Brookes University Celebrating Excellence in Practice Education 2026 report. Feedback from a mental health ... Read More

A new research programme dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Black communities has been launched at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.  The Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) Bioresource is a new research programme dedicated to studying health conditions and their unique ... Read More

Recently, Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), visited Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OH FT) for a meeting focussed on NIHR Infrastructure, NIHR ... Read More

This year, colleagues from Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Research and Development team and NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health attended Oxford Pride 2026 to show support for the local LGBTQIA+ community, speaking to attendees about our research opportunities. Oxford ... Read More

Senior Accountant for Research & Development Nick Raven wins April’s Exceptional People Individual Award – for his outstanding support to efficient research delivery. The nomination Congratulations' to Nick who was nominated by his colleague Deputy Head of Research and Development Claudia ... Read More

Count Me In is an Oxford Health initiative that gives patients the choice to hear about research opportunities they may be eligible for, so they can decide whether or not to take part. Count Me In is designed to be simple and flexible, putting choice firmly in the hands of patients. If Count ... Read More

Staff, patients and members of the public came together at the NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF) for a lively Open Day marking Clinical Trials Day on May 20th. The event offered a welcoming space to explore how research happens and how people can get involved. Guests heard ... Read More

Dementia Action Week is an opportunity to consider what taking action really means. While there is an ever growing focus on how risk factors may contribute to the risk of developing dementia and how managing those could help (Lancet Commission 2024; The surprising habits linked to dementia), ... Read More

This May 20 - Clinical Trials Day provides an opportunity to recognise the vital role of clinical research and the people behind it, celebrate progress made through trials, and raise awareness of their importance in improving patient care and developing new treatments. The NIHR Clinical ... Read More

Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), led by the Mental Health Foundation, shines a spotlight this year on Action, recognising that small, practical steps can make a meaningful difference to mental wellbeing.  To mark the week, NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): ... Read More

What is Bipolar Depression? Bipolar depression is diagnosed based on a history of mania or hypomania and the presence of a current major depressive episode. Symptoms can impair your functioning at work or school, your social and personal relationships, and other important aspects of your ... Read More

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) has introduced Count Me In, a new approach that gives patients the choice to hear about research studies they may be eligible to take part in. Taking part in research is always optional. Count Me In simply makes it easier for people to find out about ... Read More

On Wednesday 20 May, the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health will welcome staff, patients, and members of the public for tea and cake at our annual Open Afternoon.   The Open Afternoon, offers an opportunity to:  The event ... Read More

The DNA, Children and Young People’s Health Resource (D-CYPHR) is a landmark national programme designed to transform understanding of childhood health.  Launched in summer 2023, the initiative has already welcomed more than 12,500 volunteers from across the UK, marking a ... Read More

Research opportunity to trial disease‑modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease The NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) is inviting people to take part in important new research studies exploring innovative treatments designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s ... Read More

The NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) has launched a new video to help people understand what to expect when attending a clinical research visit. The video provides a guided walkthrough of the facility, including the waiting areas, clinic rooms and garden, and follows the ... Read More

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) has secured a significant boost of over £500,000 for its research infrastructure through the latest National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Capital Investment Funding announcement, strengthening the Trust’s ability to deliver high quality, ... Read More

Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) has joined more than thirty national health organisations in pledging to improve public involvement in health and social care research.  Recently, OH CRF signed the Health Research Authority’s (HRA) Shared Commitment to Public ... Read More

An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial. It is the first time ever a mental health clinical prediction tool has been demonstrated as ... Read More