NIHR Blackpool CRDC

13/07/2026

🚀 July's R&D Newsletter is here!

This month we celebrate major research milestones, including Blackpool becoming the first UK site to recruit to the OptiNAVO study, recruitment successes across ARIEL, GRACE and EGG-CUP, exciting new study opportunities, and the continued growth of our Research Champions and PPIE programmes. Thank you to everyone helping to improve healthcare through research across the Fylde Coast. 💙🔬

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03/07/2026

📢 Calling all Allied Health Professionals at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust!

Do you have a patient story, audit, QI project, service evaluation, case study or research project to share?

The 5th AHP Showcase is taking place on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and is your chance to showcase the fantastic work being carried out across our AHP services, network with colleagues and gain valuable presentation experience. Present as a Poster, Rapid 5 presentation or Platform Presentation.


🗓️ Submission deadline: Friday 11 September 2026
📍 Education Centre & Teams
📧 For submission forms and information contact:
[email protected]

29/06/2026

🎉🏆 Congratulations to Carlo, Staff Nurse in our Emergency Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , who was the lucky winner of our Guess the Flags Quiz on the hospital mezzanine! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped celebrate research across the Trust. Carlo correctly identified the mystery flags and has now claimed his well-deserved prize of chocolates and Skittles! 🍫🍬

We hope you enjoy your treats, Carlo, and thank you for supporting and helping us shine a spotlight on the incredible role research plays in improving patient care. 🔬❤️

22/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall on the hospital mezzanine on Friday ❤️

It was fantastic to speak with so many staff, patients and visitors—sharing conversations, answering questions, and celebrating all things research at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and across our Fylde Coast community.

Your support helps bring research into everyday care and keeps it at the heart of what we do.

19/06/2026

Help us celebrate !

Join the Research & Development team today at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Mezzanine, 10am–3pm) where we’ll be speaking with staff, patients, volunteers and the public about all things research.

Interested in getting involved? Whether you’re curious about becoming a Research Champion, joining our PPIE group, taking part in a clinical trial, starting your own home-grown research or exploring NIHR training opportunities – we’re here to help and answer your questions.

We’ll also have a fun “Guess the Flags” game with a special prize up for grabs 🎉

👕 Don’t forget to wear red on the day! Red4Research is a national campaign that celebrates the life-changing impact of research and the incredible people who make it possible – from participants to staff and public contributors.

Come and say hello 👋

17/06/2026

🚀 Thinking about getting into research? This could be your chance.

The NIHR Health & Care Professional Internship Programme is now open across the North West — offering a fantastic opportunity to build your research skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore a future in clinical research.

✅ Open to a wide range of health & care professionals
✅ Funded development opportunity
✅ Designed to support your research career journey [nihr.ac.uk]

👉 Find out more and apply here:
https://mailchi.mp/researchnorthwest/nihr-internship-6433586?e=522c7752de

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of the NIHR Health & Care Professional (HCP) Internship Programme 2026/2027 across the North West of England.

15/06/2026

New to Research? This Workshop is Made for Health & Social Care Professionals Like You

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Whether you work in the NHS, a local authority, or an organisation delivering health and social care services, your frontline experience and professional insight could be the foundation of something truly impactful — and we'd love to help you explore that.

12/06/2026

🔴 is next Friday (19th June)! 🔴

Join the Research & Development team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Mezzanine, 10am–3pm) where we’ll be speaking with staff, patients, volunteers and the public about all things research.

Interested in getting involved? Whether you’re curious about becoming a Research Champion, joining our PPIE group, taking part in a clinical trial, starting your own home-grown research or exploring NIHR training opportunities – we’re here to help and answer your questions.

We’ll also have a fun “Guess the Flags” game with a special prize up for grabs 🎉

👕 Don’t forget to wear red on the day! Red4Research is a national campaign that celebrates the life-changing impact of research and the incredible people who make it possible – from participants to staff and public contributors.

Come and say hello 👋

08/06/2026

🔴 is coming to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals! 🔴

Join the Research & Development team on Friday 19th June as we celebrate – a national campaign bringing people together to recognise everyone who makes research possible.

📍 Location: Mezzanine, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

⏰ Time: 10:00 – 15:00

Come along to meet the team, find out more about the exciting research taking place across our Trust / Fylde Coast community, and chat about how you can get involved.

is all about coming together to show appreciation for everyone involved in research, from participants to professionals, volunteers, regulatory bodies, and partners behind the scenes who bring studies to life. Research doesn’t just happen – people make it happen.

Wear something red, stop by our stand, and help us celebrate the power of research! ❤️