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The high number of registrations from across the UK (registrations from Dundee to Exeter) for the recent Research Careers Showcase event for Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (NMAHP’s) was encouraging and demonstrated the appetite for ... Read More

The Severe Mental Illness Longitudinal Evaluation (SMILE) BioResource is a new, national initiative aiming to accelerate research to improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with severe mental illness (SMI). The SMILE BioResource is a collaboration led by the NIHR Mental Health ... Read More

This spring, a creative collaboration began to take shape at the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) and by autumn, it had blossomed into something special.   What started as a conversation around enhancing the Facility’s courtyard garden has grown ... Read More

Do you know a young person who could take part in autism research? The OVAAT study, run by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Neuro-developmental Diagnostic Clinic (NDC) pathway, is looking for participants to help assess a new diagnostic tool for autism. The diagnostic ... Read More

The University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) has launched the MSc in Pain Neurosciences, designed to equip researchers and clinicians with a rigorous understanding of pain mechanisms and their clinical implications. This two-year, part-time programme adopts a ... Read More

We’re a few days away from launching Count Me In, Oxford Health’s pioneering approach to make research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. Research helps us improve care, develop new treatments and understand mental health better. But we can’t do it without you. Count Me In ensures ... Read More

Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) recently opened their new BioStorage Service (BOSS), a temperature-controlled biosample storage service, which will increase duration and capacity of sample storage. A biosample is a sample of biological material including tissue, blood, saliva ... Read More

A huge congratulations for Debbie Moll, Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) Team Lead who recently graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a Master of Science (MSc) in Professional Practice (Physical Healthcare).  The programme is delivered in partnership with Oxford ... Read More

From Wednesday 29 October 2025, Oxford will introduce a temporary congestion charge to help manage traffic during the extended closure of Botley Road. This short-term measure is designed to keep the city moving, making journeys quicker, more connected, and more reliable. Visitors to Oxford should ... Read More

At Oxford Health, we believe research should be accessible to everyone. We’re preparing to launch Count Me In following its pilot in 2021, a pioneering approach to make it easier for our patients and service users to hear about and take part in research. Currently, research relies on busy ... Read More

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” resonates with many during these uncertain times. At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT), we understand the impact that mental ill health has on patients, their families and ... Read More

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) is delighted to announce that its biomarker pilot project in collaboration with Eli Lilly & Company has been shortlisted for the prestigious HSJ Partnership of the Year Award 2025, recognising outstanding collaboration between the NHS and its ... Read More

Oxford Town Hall was abuzz with energy and connection yesterday as it hosted Older People’s Day 2025, a vibrant celebration marking the UN International Day of Older Persons. Organised by the Oxford 50+ Network with support from Oxford City Council, the event welcomed hundreds of visitors from ... Read More

Recently, the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) welcomed two A-Level students as part of their In2scienceUK work placement.  In2scienceUK offers young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds an insight into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers in a bid ... Read More

Congratulations to Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) Clinical Research Nurse Abigail Stewart who has won an Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OH FT) Exceptional People Award (EPA) for her "exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions" to the Facility. The EPAs are a ... Read More

Over recent months Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (OH CRF) colleagues have been even busier than usual delivering a wide range of mental health studies. The CRF runs a mix of commercial and non-commercial studies investigating a range conditions including dementia, depression, bipolar ... Read More

Plans to transform an NHS site into a major mental health and medical research campus in Headington have been submitted to Oxford City Council by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.  Warneford Park is a unique collaboration between Oxford Health NHS Foundation ... Read More