Improving equality for people with learning disabilities
Canterbury Christ Church University has been working with bemix to train students to address the challenges people with learning disabilities face with accessing health services.
17 June 2024
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 35 resultsKent and Medway Medical School secures £1.14 million to support undergraduate medical student research opportunities
KMMS has been successful in securing funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to support medical students expand their experience in research.
11 April 2024
University scores funding to encourage activity in the community through touch rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has awarded Canterbury Christ Church University’s Sport and Active Health Department funding for an exciting touch rugby initiative.
26 March 2024
Tackling health inequalities for women in the south east
On Wednesday 6 March 2024 the Kent and Medway Women’s Health Innovation Summit is being held at Kent and Medway Medical School in Canterbury.
29 February 2024
Ensuring health equity for trans groups with intellectual disabilities and autism
Academics are focusing on reducing health inequities for trans people with intellectual disabilities and trans autistic people.
28 February 2024
Natural mineral may reduce risk of cancer, study suggests
The natural mineral, known as a nano-nutrient matrix (NNM), was created and developed originally to treat anti-inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.
12 December 2023
Innovative diabetes care project shortlisted in national awards
A novel programme for the self-management of type 2 diabetes has been recognised with a nomination in the national Quality in Care (QiC) Diabetes awards.
14 November 2023
Academic awarded Clinical Lecturer of the Year at the Radiography Awards
John Tidmas, Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging, in the School of Allied and Public Health Professions, has been awarded Clinical Lecturer of the Year at JCA’s Radiography Awards 2023.
10 November 2023
University appoints Helenor Rogers as Patient and Public Representative to increase engagement with NHS patients.
Canterbury Christ Church University is delighted to announce Helenor Rogers as the first Patient and Public Representative to the School of Public and Allied Health Professions.
14 August 2023
Static isometric exercise, such as wall sits and planks, best for lowering blood pressure
Researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University found Static isometric exercises, engaging muscles without movement such as wall sits and planks, are best for lowering blood pressure.
26 July 2023
NHS GP and advocate for empowering women in law among Christ Church Alumni Award winners
The Alumni Awards honours and recognises those who are making an outstanding difference, inspiring change, and making a positive impact in the community.
22 June 2023
University and East Kent Mencap come together to improve the experience for patients with a learning disability
Nursing students at Canterbury Christ Church in Kent have been working with East Kent Mencap to help people with learning disabilities to communicate and access health services.
19 June 2023