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Our mission is to provide support and expertise to researchers for the development and conduct of high-quality, patient-centred healthcare research within the NHS, for the benefit of patients and communities.

10/11/2026

🎄🎁🎄🎁 CHRISTMAS FAYRE & STAND OPPORTUNITY 🎄🎁🎄🎁

Stands AVAILABLE for our Christmas Fayre 25th November only £15 to confirm your booking...!

Email [email protected] for more information!

So far we have....

Handmade Quilts & Cushions
Pakistani & Indian curries (delicious food..!)
Teddy bears 🧸
Aircraft Art
Jewels Crafts
Jumble Sale stand (old school style..!)
Tai Chi book sale and more..!

Tea/coffee & light refreshments available on the day too!

We have the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Research truck onsite too which is exciting!

Raffle prizes including...

Gift sets, board games, delicious biscuits, chocolates and more

(Donations of Raffle prizes are very much welcomed) 🥰

*We would love to welcome any cake bakers, sweet stall holders and crafters to come along! Please tag someone if you feel they would like to attend*

Uzma's Kitchen Janet Crossley Julie Smith Tara Dean Burndred Taz

06/11/2026

Help shape the future of mental health research

The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) is inviting people aged 16 and over across the UK to take part in their Sign-up Survey Study.

This survey is open to everyone, not just people who have experienced mental health difficulties. By taking part, you'll be helping researchers better understand mental health, physical health, lifestyle factors, and why some people experience mental health challenges while others are able to cope.

💙 The NCMH research community aims to:

• Help prevent mental health problems
• Identify mental health-related issues earlier
• Find better ways to support and care for people

By joining the research community, you'll also receive updates about research findings, events, and the impact of the work being carried out.

✅ Participation is anonymous and confidential
✅ Taking part is completely voluntary
✅ You can withdraw at any time without giving a reason

The study is sponsored by Cardiff University, Bangor University, and Swansea University.

If you'd like to take part, please complete the survey here:

🔗 https://ncmh-surveys.cardiff.ac.uk/redcap/surveys/?s=HJM477DXNH3NXJEK&source=midlands

If you have any questions, please contact the NCMH research team at: [email protected]

Please consider taking part and helping to improve our understanding of mental health for future generations.

05/11/2026

💙 National Stress Awareness Day 💙

Yesterday marked National Stress Awareness Day, an opportunity to recognise the impact that stress can have on our health and wellbeing and to encourage conversations about mental health.

When members of our iNSPIRE Community Group discussed their personal research priorities, several important themes emerged around mental health and wellbeing. These included understanding the effects of working from home and reduced face-to-face interaction, the mental health impact of not being able to access the right support when it is needed and the effects of loneliness and social isolation.

These are all issues that can contribute to increased stress and affect people's overall quality of life. By listening to the experiences and priorities of patients and the public, we can help ensure that future research focuses on the issues that matter most to people and communities.

On National Stress Awareness Day, we're reminded that stress is not just an individual challenge. It can be influenced by our social connections, access to support, work environments and wider life circumstances. Continued research in these areas is essential to help improve mental health and wellbeing for everyone.

Need support? If stress, loneliness or mental health challenges are affecting you, help is available. Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for practical advice, speak to your GP, or contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for free, confidential support, 24 hours a day. 💙

13/10/2026

📢 Join us tomorrow at the Winter Wellbeing for All event at Port Vale FC!

Come and visit our team to find out about local health research opportunities and how you can get involved in research that helps improve healthcare for everyone.

While you're there, you can also access expert health advice, support and guidance on a range of health conditions, plus:

✅ Free health checks*
✅ Free diabetic checks*
✅ Free lung screening*
✅ Free hearing checks*
✅ Free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations*

📅 Wednesday 14 October 2026
⏰ 2pm - 7pm
📍 Port Vale FC, Hamil Road, Burslem, ST6 1AW

Whether you're interested in taking part in research or simply want to learn more about looking after your health this winter, we'd love to see you there!

*Please note: NHS eligibility criteria applies.

07/10/2026

Research Opportunity: Have Your Say on the Future of Health and Care Services

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is looking for people with lived experience of using health and care services to take part in a workshop that will help shape the future of local services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

📅 22 October 2026
🕐 1:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Room 1, Education Centre, St George's Hospital

This interactive workshop will explore what matters most to local people and communities, including:
✅ What good joined-up care looks like
✅ How services can better support people, families and carers
✅ What is important when planning services locally
✅ How health and care professionals can work together more effectively

No specialist knowledge or preparation is needed. Your personal experiences and views are what matter most.

The feedback gathered will help inform the future design of community, mental health and social care services across the area.

📧 For more information or to express an interest, please contact: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested in helping shape the future of local health and care services. 💙

30/09/2026

☕️ National Coffee Day – 29 September ☕️

Last week, we celebrated with a Macmillan Coffee Morning here at Keele CTU! 💚

Thanks to everyone who joined us, brought along some delicious baked treats, enjoyed a cuppa and helped us raise over £35 for Macmillan Cancer Support. 🎂☕️

Every cake, coffee and donation helped make a difference. A huge thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make the morning such a lovely success! 💜

28/09/2026

🌍 Celebrating World Pharmacist Day!

Last week, on 25 September, we celebrated World Pharmacist Day — a chance to recognise the vital role pharmacists play in supporting people’s health and wellbeing across our communities.

We’re proud to highlight the PROMPPT study, which explored pharmacy‑led pain reviews and the impact pharmacists can have in helping people manage long‑term pain more effectively. This work shines a light on how pharmacists can support personalised care, improve communication, and make a real difference to patients’ daily lives.

📢 Keep an eye out — the PROMPPT results paper will be published in the coming months!

For more information and updates on PROMPPT, visit:
👉 https://www.promppt.co.uk/

25/09/2026

We are delighted to host our very own MacMillan coffee morning in Keele CTU. Thank you to the CTU staff who baked some delicious cakes and to the people that donated! 💚☕️

17/06/2026

🌟 You’re Invited! Join the iNSPIRe Community Lounge 🌟

📍 Newcastle - Keele in Town
📅 Wednesday 24th June
⏰ 10am-12pm

Come along to our friendly iNSPIRe Community Lounge and have your voice heard! 🗣️💬

We’d love to hear your views and experiences of local healthcare services 🏥 and give you the chance to help shape future health research in your area 🔬✨

🍪 Drinks and biscuits provided ☕ – just bring yourself! 😊

Whether you’ve got lots to share or just want to listen, everyone is welcome 🤝

👉 Pop down, get involved, and make a difference in your community 💙

Address

Keele University
Keele
ST55BG

Website

http://www.keele.ac.uk/ctu

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