Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) has been confirmed as a full member of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN), placing the Trust among a small, highly selected group of just nine full member sites nationwide. The announcement marks ... Read More
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Find out more about Count Me In
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. If you would like to learn more about Count Me In, a range of easy‑to‑understand resources is available online ... Read More
Sharing Knowledge, Building Connections at UK & Ireland CRF Conference 2026
Colleagues from our Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and Mental Health Research Delivery team attended the UK & Ireland CRF Conference 2026 held recently at the prestigious Trinity College Dublin. Bringing together clinical research professionals from across the UK and Ireland, the conference ... Read More
Student feedback highlights excellence of the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health
The NIHR Clinical Research Facility (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 nursing student ... Read More
Oxford Health launches Improving Black Health Outcomes Bioresource
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 ... Read More
NIHR Chief Executive Officer Professor Lucy Chappell visits Oxford Health
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 ... Read More
Research colleagues unite at Oxford Pride 2026
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 ... Read More
Nick Raven wins April’s Exceptional People Individual Award
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 making research work for you
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
Opening doors to research: CRF Open Day welcomes community and colleagues
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: What does “taking action” look like?
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
60 seconds with… Matron, Amanda Colston on Clinical Trials Day
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: Turning evidence into action
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
Now enrolling ALTO-100-211 Study
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
Count Me In: giving patients a say in research opportunities
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
Join us at our Clinical Research Facility Open Afternoon
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
D-CYPHR: Helping to shape the future of children’s health research
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
Could research help you?
World Bipolar Day provides an opportunity to highlight our specialist Bipolar research clinic at Oxford Health NHS FT (OHFT) which is helping to improve understanding, treatment and care for people living with Bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, ... Read More
Could you take part in Alzheimer’s research?
Research opportunity to trial disease‑modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease The NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health is inviting people to take part in important new research studies exploring innovative treatments designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s ... Read More
Strengthening the foundations of research at Oxford Health
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
