NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health has joined more than thirty national health organisations in pledging to improve public involvement in health and social care research. Recently, CRF: Oxford Health signed the Health Research Authority’s (HRA) Shared Commitment to Public ... Read More
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Trial finds that AI tool could transform antidepressant prescribing
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
From classroom to clinic: nursing student explores clinical research at NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health
A nursing student from Oxford Brookes University has completed a rewarding 12 week placement with the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health, gaining valuable experience across a range of clinical research activities. Amy Dunstall, a second year Mental ... Read More
Join the world’s largest study of anxiety and depression
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) are recruiting participants for the world’s largest study of anxiety and depression. The Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression (GLAD) Study, led by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health BioResource is a project set up ... Read More
Oxford Health and Oxford Clinical Research Facility win HSJ Partnership of the Year 2025 alongside their collaborative partners
This article has been written by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (Oxford Health) and reviewed by Eli Lilly and Company Limited (Lilly) as part of the Collaborative Working Agreement between Lilly and four NHS Trusts: Greater Manchester Mental Health, Oxford Health, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals ... Read More
Unlocking opportunities at the Research Careers Showcase
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
New BioResource to drive progress in severe mental illness research
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
From insight to impact at Oxford Health R&D 2025
Introduction Across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s research infrastructures, the Trust’s Research and Delivery teams, the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC): Oxford Health and the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research ... Read More
New mosaic unveiled in NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health courtyard garden
This spring, a creative collaboration began to take shape at the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health and by autumn, it had blossomed into something special. What started as a conversation around enhancing the Facility’s courtyard garden has grown into the ... Read More
Young people needed to help evaluate online autism assessment tool
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
MSc in Pain Neurosciences – advancing research and clinical insight
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
Count Me In to launch this week
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
NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health opens new biological sample storage service
NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health 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
NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health Team Lead graduates with Masters degree
A huge congratulations for Debbie Moll, NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF): Oxford Health 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 Health ... Read More
Oxford’s temporary congestion charge: what you need to know
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
Research Participation Made Easier with Count Me In
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
Celebrating research excellence on World Mental Health Day
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
Alzheimer’s project at Oxford Health nominated for top NHS award
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
From wellbeing to discovery: research engagement at Oxford’s Older People’s Day
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
Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility hosts students for In2scienceUK placement
Recently, the Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility (CRF: Oxford Health) 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) ... Read More
