List of pages

  • New research appointments to inspire nurses and AHPs at MPFT

    28th July 2024

    Two researchers from Keele University School of Nursing and Midwifery and MPFT’s Professor Rheumatology Nursing are looking to inspire nurses and Allied Health Professionals to become more involved in research.

  • MPFT Trainee Natasha Honoured at the Bob Beattie Postgraduate Recognition Awards at Keele University

    8th July 2024

    'Highly Commended Bob Beattie Postgraduate Recognition Award' goes to Natasha, a Rheumatology trainee at MPFT currently undertaking a PhD at Keele University. Alongside her training and studies, Natasha is an active participant in the postgraduate community at Keele.

  • Evaluation of a Co-Produced Overdose Detection Wristband

    4th July 2024

    A project funded by a grant from the Office for Life Sciences aimed to develop a wearable overdose detection wristband, The Brave Inclusion Overdose (BIO) Wristband, in collaboration with opioid users. Running from September to December 2023, the project involved focus groups, interviews, and trials with hostel residents and staff. The wristband, designed to emit an alarm upon detecting a lack of movement, was well-received but feedback indicated a need for a slimmer design and improvements in usability. Impact stories highlighted its life-saving potential, marking a significant step forward in harm reduction technology.

  • REN (Research Engagement Network programme) Community Research Engagement with Telford Gurdwara

    2nd July 2024

    The REN programme aims to increase diversity in research. Following a workshop in Telford, Kumlesh volunteered to become a research champion for the local Sikh community. Eager to engage her community in health and care research, she collaborated with us and Temple leaders.

  • MPFT nurses publish research on gardening as therapy within a care home setting

    10th June 2024

    The Covid-19 pandemic required innovative strategies to enhance the wellbeing of care home residents. Anna Redpath, an advanced nurse practitioner, and Carolyn Fleurat, a district nurse from MPFT, developed a pilot project which utilised gardening as therapy to improve health and wellbeing in a care home setting. Their project illustrates the profound impact of creative therapeutic interventions and provides valuable insights for future healthcare practices.

  • Michael Mason Award for MPFT Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist

    1st May 2024

    Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at MPFT and Keele University Professor of Rheumatology, Zoe Paskins, has won a national award for her research to improve the care of people living with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.