CIDER Research

Enhancing the care of people with intellectual disability through research and service development established Prof Shankar @haritsa1 Dr Laugharne @rlaugharne1

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Our paper @TheBJPsych examines if UK grant-funded health projects for people with intellectual disability last 15 years translated to publications &/or influenced inter/national guidelines. Prototype study but a start Free Access/Download @CIDER_Research
https://t.co/upD5rUjKno

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Our paper @FrontiersIn Nearly 50% on Anti Seizure Meds are on laxatives & >1/3 on antipsychotics. It is imperative these are factors are r/w collectively given links to premature mortality.
FREE ACCESS/DOWNLOAD
https://t.co/wLGkuXyCXj
@CIDER_Research @PlymUni @rlaugharne1

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

our new paper on changing patterns of Psychotropics (2010-20)among Irish older adults with Intellectual Disability published in JARID. Findings suggest modest changes reinforcing focus on systematic changes FREE ACCESS/DOWNLOAD @CIDER_Research @PlymUni https://t.co/Jtv91URWCA

[☀️RADiANT Research Consortium ☀️ @RADiANTCRG]

Our project evaluating assertive support for people with learning disabilities to access cancer screening has been published: https://t.co/XMFqxmeJQ4

Amazing outcomes which could be replicated nationally. @InderSawhney1 @regalexa @AsifSZia @HPFT_NHS @EPatteril @VerityChester

[Sam Carlisle @samcarlisle]

This morning I spoke to speech and language therapist about my daughter being able to express pain. This excellent piece by Alison Bloomer explains WHY that is so important. #SENDrefom @DCPcampaign #FightForOrdinary https://t.co/PrhaTjXYi7

[Angela Hassiotis ([email protected]) @likahassiotis]

Who seeks help? Characteristics of doctors accessing mental health support in England: 4-year national review https://t.co/O4S0DXb96T surprising findings from all other specialties compared to GPs clearly secondary care not a bed of roses @bathika @haritsa1 @likahassiotis et al

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Delighted to see the ORIGINS protocol paper @BMJ_Open. An exciting journey for @CIDER_Research to support Rebecca Sheriff, Roisin Mooney, Kam Bhui & team on this exciting journey to ensure inclusion of autistic young people @PlymUni
FREE ACCESS/DOWNLOAD https://t.co/THqPDEm9aa

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Our new paper @BMJ_Open is the protocol of our study (REFINE) to explore benefits/strengths/weakness of a research register to capture genetics of people with intellectual disabilty & epilepsy. FREE ACCESS & DOWNLOAD excellent work @Pen_CTU @CIDER_Research
https://t.co/UdmtZlFXGl

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Thank you @RADiANTCRG for inviting me to speak Friday on how neurodevelopmental psychiatry is a templar in the quest of levelling up mental health issues digitally. I believe passionately that psychiatry needs to use the NHS 10 year plan the 3 Darzi shifts. @CIDER_Research

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

well-done @ElaineC09261846 @SudepAction @epilepsyaction thank you for the opportunity to work with you all on this. It is very humbling & a proud moment for all of us! A real tribute to Clive! @CIDER_Research @PlymUni @PlymUniMedicine . a big step forward but still more needed!

[Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) @Pen_CTU]

PenCTU are attending the @CIDER_Research Conference at the Bedruthan Hotel and Spa, Cornwall. The Conference is exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research. #Research @PlymUni

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Our new paper introduces & evidences a serious video game:Poo Manager to improve Constipation Management Awareness in Carers of People With Intellectual Disabilty to challenge stigma/ignorance FREE ACCESS/DOWNLOAD
@CIDER_Research @PlymUni @PlymUniMedicine https://t.co/DImmAQ2WFl

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Our new paper @SeizureJournal on bone health in people with intellectual disability & epilepsy (neglected topic). Significant concerns from study (n=484). Associations of ASMs with # risk but poor access to bone protection therapies FREE ACCESS/DOWNLOAD

https://t.co/NHbL7flOPx

[CIDER Research @CIDER_Research]

Conference packs all ready, just over 2 weeks to go until the first CIDER conference, we are all excited to welcome everyone to Cornwall @haritsa1

[Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) @Pen_CTU]

🎉The REFINE feasibility study officially closed to recruitment on 31 August 2025. A huge thank you to the teams across our three sites for their hard work, & to all the participants who consented to take part. The analyses are now underway! 🎉 @PlymUni #Research #ClinicalTrials

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Our new paper critically apprises past & present challenges & expectations of the unique specialty of psychiatry of intellectual disability & how it can continue to innovate & support people with intellectual disabilty meaningfully FREE ACCESS/DOWNLOAD
https://t.co/u1a6LgxExz

[Community Rehabilitation Research Network @CommunityRRN]

Interested in learning difficulties research?

Check out high quality studies in the South West, highlighted by CIDER (Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research) @CIDER_Research @PlymUni. Tackling issues like outpatient waits, care & inclusion.

https://t.co/2HbFvCqJyJ

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

thanks to Co-authors @Roy1Ashok @regalexa @likahassiotis @bathika @dr_rorysheehan @drandrestrydom @InderSawhney1 @modiyoor Sujeet Jadydeokar @CANDDID1 @KiranPurandare2 Jana DeVillers, Sam Tromans, Amy Blake, Jane McCarthy, @rajamukerji @CIDER_Research @PlymUni @PlymUniMedicine

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

delighted to receive @EPSRC grant with @JT_Running to attempt to revolutionise diagnosis of neurological conditions with Cornwall as a "test bed". partners @CIDER_Research @epilepsyaction @PlymUni @neuronostics
@Brain_Tinkerer @EpilepsyInst
details -
https://t.co/iZzSzxWFtQ

[Professor Rohit Shankar @haritsa1]

Delighted to see out new paper a scoping review into Extended Reality & practioner well-being @TheBJPsych. Excellent work by @PlymUni team
John Downey/Michael Loizou/Sheena Asthana/Nick Cully/Holly Mould/Jon Abbas 👏@CIDER_Research FREE ACCESS & DOWNLOAD https://t.co/A2bNoNk5GT