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Academic leaders respond to Medical Research Council call for urgent action on GP research workforce
27 June 2025
UK academics call for urgent action to protect the academic GP workforce as government commits £29bn to shift NHS care from hospitals to community. New recommendations aim to safeguard world-leading primary care research.
New study reveals wide variation in how long repeat prescriptions last across England
27 June 2025
New research from the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science examined the length of repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions across England. Without any national guidance, the length and frequency of prescriptions for five commonly treated long-term conditions varies widely, raising important questions about how to balance safety, convenience, cost and patient experience in repeat prescribing.
How General Practices adapted - and re-adapted - to remote care after the pandemic
13 June 2025
The almost overnight switch to remote GP appointments was expected to be a temporary measure in the early days of the pandemic, yet most surgeries are now using some level of hybrid care. New research from the Remote by Default 2 study explores how GP practices have engaged with and adapted to digital care, and how policymakers can best support GPs and the communities they serve.
Intensive weight loss programme improves eating disorder symptoms in people with Type 2 Diabetes at risk of eating disorders, new study finds
11 June 2025
New study finds intensive diet programmes safely improve eating disorder symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes. Research published in The Lancet Psychiatry challenges assumptions about weight loss interventions for vulnerable patients, potentially expanding treatment options.
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Harry Rourke helps lead Oxford to Varsity polo match victory
4 June 2025
MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership student Harry Rourke helped secure Oxford’s Varsity polo win over Cambridge at Guards Polo Club, scoring twice in a 5–2 victory.
MSc in Applied Digital Health student Josh Nguyen finds unexpected digital fame with @OxfordKermit
29 May 2025
Josh Nguyen, a student on the MSc in Applied Digital Health, has found online success with his @OxfordKermit Instagram account, which has over 10,000 followers. The account offers a glimpse into the creative side projects that enrich student life alongside rigorous postgraduate study.
Department’s generous £8.4m gift featured in local press and That’s TV
28 May 2025
A significant new donation to support global primary care research in our department has received media coverage in the Oxford Mail, Oxford Times, This is Oxfordshire and on That’s TV Oxfordshire.
From conversation to collaboration: Departments tackle shared health challenges
23 May 2025
Researchers from our department and the Department of Psychiatry came together last week for a collaborative showcase, aiming to spark new ideas for collaborative research by identifying areas of shared interest and potential.
Primary Care Medical Education team hosts Academic Primary Care Student Welcome event
22 May 2025
The Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS) welcomed students to academic primary care with a lively event bringing together Final Honours School (FHS) and Special Study Module (SSM) students, supervisors and staff. The event marked the start of an exciting academic journey and celebrated a growing student community in primary care research.
Oxford Healthcare Leadership Students Complete Cape Town Hospital Visit
22 May 2025
In an exchange of global healthcare knowledge, a delegation of nine students from the University of Oxford's Master's in Global Healthcare Leadership programme visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town on Monday 7 April 2025.
New international standard for monitoring the immunosuppressed defined in global study led by Oxford researchers
15 May 2025
A major international study led by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has developed a new, globally agreed approach to identifying and monitoring immunosuppressed adults at risk of severe COVID-19 illness.
University of Oxford announces new Professorship and Centre for Global Primary Care, with support from Dr Sadok Besrour
14 May 2025
Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford will expand its work in global primary care with a new centre and professorship, thanks to a generous £8.4 million gift from the Fondation Docteur Sadok Besrour.
Celebrating excellence in early career research: Jienchi Doward and Kelly Birtwell recognised for their contributions to primary care
9 May 2025
Two researchers connected to the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences have received national recognition for their outstanding contributions to primary care research.
Beyond the Ivory Tower event: Participants explore what it means to decolonise global health
8 May 2025
Green Templeton College recently hosted a powerful event, building on the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences 12-part 'Decolonising Global Health' blog series. The event brought together voices from the Global South to share their experiences, challenge entrenched power dynamics and explore practical strategies for creating more equitable health systems.
Celebrations, reflections and catalysing the future of health: Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh’s inaugural lecture
7 May 2025
Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE gave his inaugural lecture at the University of Oxford, sharing his vision for transforming global health care through data, innovation and equity.
Are GP incentives for smoking cessation hitting the mark? New study questions impact on effective care for heart patients
2 May 2025
Are UK GP incentives helping heart patients quit smoking? New research questions QOF impact, finding effective cessation treatments lag behind recorded advice, especially for those with mental illness.
New senior academic appointments in Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
2 May 2025
Professor Chris Griffiths joins in a senior academic role associated with Jesus College and Associate Professor Gail Hayward is appointed to a senior academic role and Governing Body fellowship of Exeter College.
Child heart disease may be more likely if mother has anaemia during pregnancy
23 April 2025
New research shows the chance of a child having congenital heart disease increases if the mother is anaemic during pregnancy.
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