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Bath resident becomes landmark 1000th participant in dementia blood test study
News published on July 20, 2026
A major UK dementia blood test study co-led by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has reached a significant milestone, with the 1,000th participant joining research that could help transform dementia diagnosis across the NHS.
Latest updates from NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health
News published on July 17, 2026
The BRC: Oxford Health July newsletter is out now
Breakthrough success for virtual reality therapy for needle phobia
News published on July 16, 2026
Needle fears are very common, especially among children and adolescents, but very few people can access therapy. With the user guided by a virtual coach, the new VR treatment can reach many more patients.
Professor Vanessa Raymont appointed Director of Dementias Platform UK
News published on July 2, 2026
Congratulations to Oxford Health’s Director of Research and Development Professor Vanessa Raymont
New study highlights importance of early recruitment in clinical trials
News published on July 1, 2026
A new study has found that sites that recruit their first participant more quickly are more likely to recruit to time and target in commercial studies.
Oxford Health launches Improving Black Health Outcomes Bioresource
News published on June 30, 2026
A new research programme dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Black communities has been launched at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
NIHR Chief Executive Officer Professor Lucy Chappell visits Oxford Health
News published on June 17, 2026
Recently, Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), visited the Trust for a meeting focussing on NIHR Infrastructure, NIHR priorities and a tour of research facilities.
60 seconds with… Dr Mark Addison, Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
News published on June 15, 2026
In the latest of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Dr Mark Addison, Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Research colleagues unite at Oxford Pride 2026
News published on June 12, 2026
This year, our Research and Development colleagues attended Oxford Pride 2026 to show support for the local LGBTQIA+ community, speaking to attendees about our research opportunities.
Brain iron study offers new insights into schizophrenia
News published on June 11, 2026
A new study has deepened understanding of how iron is stored in the brain in people with psychosis, including schizophrenia.