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NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a partnership between 9 leading academic centres for primary care research in England. A/C managed by Directorate Team

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Next up: lightning talks on the ‘Analogue to Digital Shift,’ featuring Riona Mc Ardle (SSCR), Esther Curtin (SPHR), and Tingting Zhang (SPCR). Informative insights to projects.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #EarlyCareersResearchers
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Next up: lightning talks on the ‘Analogue to Digital Shift,’ featuring Riona Mc Ardle (SSCR), Esther Curtin (SPHR), and Tingting Zhang (SPCR). Informative insights to projects. #NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #EarlyCareersResearchers @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

Next up: lightning talks on the ‘Analogue to Digital Shift,’ featuring Riona Mc Ardle (SSCR), Esther Curtin (SPHR), and Tingting Zhang (SPCR). Informative insights to projects.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #EarlyCareersResearchers
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social

12.03.2026 12:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Next up: lightning talk sessions focused on projects around ‘Hospitals to Communities shift,’ presented by Rosie Harrison (SPCR), Lucy Allison (SSCR), and Tilly Attrill (SPHR), followed by a Q&A.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research
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@nihrsscr.bsky.social

Next up: lightning talk sessions focused on projects around ‘Hospitals to Communities shift,’ presented by Rosie Harrison (SPCR), Lucy Allison (SSCR), and Tilly Attrill (SPHR), followed by a Q&A. #NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

Next up: lightning talk sessions focused on projects around ‘Hospitals to Communities shift,’ presented by Rosie Harrison (SPCR), Lucy Allison (SSCR), and Tilly Attrill (SPHR), followed by a Q&A.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social

12.03.2026 12:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I’m excited to share that a recent research paper I led on has been published in the British Journal of General Practice.

doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

#HealthInequalities #MultipleLongTermConditions @bjgp.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

11.03.2026 11:12 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

It has been absolute joy to work on this project about autistic adults' experiences of dance. 💃🕺 We worked with the brilliant autistic filmmaker Sophie Broadgate to produce short films about our findings and we'll share them at the event below ⬇️ You can see our trailer here: youtu.be/7OGcmYHq_KY

10.03.2026 15:24 👍 17 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 0
First keynote at the NIHR Three Research Schools’ ECR meeting from Kathryn Oliver, NIHR Policy Research Programme, sharing insights on how policymakers might use evidence in decision-making. 

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research
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@nihrsscr.bsky.social

First keynote at the NIHR Three Research Schools’ ECR meeting from Kathryn Oliver, NIHR Policy Research Programme, sharing insights on how policymakers might use evidence in decision-making. #NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

First keynote at the NIHR Three Research Schools’ ECR meeting from Kathryn Oliver, NIHR Policy Research Programme, sharing insights on how policymakers might use evidence in decision-making.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social

12.03.2026 11:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A bit of networking before the programme begins at the NIHR Three Research Schools’ Early Careers Event in Birmingham at The Exchange - great to connect with colleagues from across the schools. 

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research

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@nihrsphr.bsky.social

A bit of networking before the programme begins at the NIHR Three Research Schools’ Early Careers Event in Birmingham at The Exchange - great to connect with colleagues from across the schools. #NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research @nihrsscr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social

A bit of networking before the programme begins at the NIHR Three Research Schools’ Early Careers Event in Birmingham at The Exchange - great to connect with colleagues from across the schools.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Research

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12.03.2026 10:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
At the NIHR Three Research Schools’ Early Careers Event in Birmingham at The Exchange - a great opportunity to network, share ideas and build collaborations across the schools. 

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Reasearch 
@nihrsphr.bsky.social 
@nihrsscr.bsky.social

At the NIHR Three Research Schools’ Early Careers Event in Birmingham at The Exchange - a great opportunity to network, share ideas and build collaborations across the schools. #NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Reasearch @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social

At the NIHR Three Research Schools’ Early Careers Event in Birmingham at The Exchange - a great opportunity to network, share ideas and build collaborations across the schools.

#NIHR #PrimaryCare #SocialCare #PublicHealth #Reasearch
@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social

12.03.2026 09:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating Four Years of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement On the fourth anniversary of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement, SPCR reflects on its contribution to strengthening public involvement in health and care research.

Today we're celebrating the 4th anniversary of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement 🎉

We are grateful to be part of a community working together to make public involvement stronger & more meaningful. More here: bit.ly/4liVZoN

#PPIE #SharedCommitment @nihr.bsky.social @hralatest.bsky.social

10.03.2026 11:53 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

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09.03.2026 12:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rebekah Burrow & Dr Emily McFadden (University of Oxford) reflect on how Women’s lived experiences of nipple shields to support breastfeeding have been essential in making a project relevant and impactful: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/nipple-shields-to-support-breastfeeding

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #internationalwomensday

Rebekah Burrow & Dr Emily McFadden (University of Oxford) reflect on how Women’s lived experiences of nipple shields to support breastfeeding have been essential in making a project relevant and impactful: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/nipple-shields-to-support-breastfeeding #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #internationalwomensday

Rebekah Burrow & Dr Emily McFadden (University of Oxford) reflect on how Women’s lived experiences of nipple shields to support breastfeeding have been essential in making a project relevant and impactful: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/ni...

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #internationalwomensday

09.03.2026 12:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
⏰ DEADLINE THIS WEEK | The deadline for the 
@nihrspcr.bsky.social
 Summer Internship Programme is 1pm Wednesday 11th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore primary care research as an undergraduate! 

Apply here: bit.ly/46ebrfu 

#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

⏰ DEADLINE THIS WEEK | The deadline for the @nihrspcr.bsky.social Summer Internship Programme is 1pm Wednesday 11th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore primary care research as an undergraduate! Apply here: bit.ly/46ebrfu #PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

⏰ DEADLINE THIS WEEK | The deadline for the
@nihrspcr.bsky.social
Summer Internship Programme is 1pm Wednesday 11th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore primary care research as an undergraduate!

Apply here: bit.ly/46ebrfu

#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

09.03.2026 10:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.'

🔗 Register: http://bit.ly/4s175kN

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.' 🔗 Register: http://bit.ly/4s175kN #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 7-8pm on 'Autistic adults’ experiences of dance, and co-creation of short films to increase awareness about autistic experiences and how to make dance more accessible.'

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4s175kN

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

09.03.2026 09:51 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
Take a look at our new collection of journal articles highlighting the impact of research funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-schools2019-mental-health-programme-special-catalogue-of-publications

#MentalHealth #Research

Take a look at our new collection of journal articles highlighting the impact of research funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-schools2019-mental-health-programme-special-catalogue-of-publications #MentalHealth #Research

Take a look at our new collection of journal articles highlighting the impact of research funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-s...

#MentalHealth #Research

06.03.2026 15:41 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Check out our PhD studentships available within @nihrspcr.bsky.social #primarycare research. New opportunities will be added as they are made available: https://bit.ly/404redv 

#studentships #research #PhD

Check out our PhD studentships available within @nihrspcr.bsky.social #primarycare research. New opportunities will be added as they are made available: https://bit.ly/404redv #studentships #research #PhD

Check out our PhD studentships available within @nihrspcr.bsky.social #primarycare research. New opportunities will be added as they are made available: bit.ly/404redv

#studentships #research #PhD

06.03.2026 11:54 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Yael Berenblut, one of our NIHR School for Primary Care Research interns, reflects on how her internship with the MODE study team at Queen Mary University of London: https://bit.ly/47se5i6

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #Internship @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

Yael Berenblut, one of our NIHR School for Primary Care Research interns, reflects on how her internship with the MODE study team at Queen Mary University of London: https://bit.ly/47se5i6 #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #Internship @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

Yael Berenblut, one of our NIHR School for Primary Care Research interns, reflects on how her internship with the MODE study team at Queen Mary University of London: bit.ly/47se5i6

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #Internship @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

06.03.2026 09:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎓💡 New funding opportunity!

Want to build expertise in mental health research? Master’s Scholarships funding applications are now open.

⏰ Deadline: 13:00, 26 March 2026
🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/49wwWKI

#MentalHealth #HealthResearch #Scholarships #FrontlineStaff 
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

🎓💡 New funding opportunity! Want to build expertise in mental health research? Master’s Scholarships funding applications are now open. ⏰ Deadline: 13:00, 26 March 2026 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/49wwWKI #MentalHealth #HealthResearch #Scholarships #FrontlineStaff @ashmore1973.bsky.social

🎓💡 New funding opportunity!

Want to build expertise in mental health research? Master’s Scholarships funding applications are now open.

⏰ Deadline: 13:00, 26 March 2026
🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/49wwWKI

#MentalHealth #HealthResearch #Scholarships #FrontlineStaff
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

06.03.2026 09:31 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Reminder! The deadline for the @nihrspcr.bsky.social Summer Internship Programme is 1pm Wednesday 11th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore primary care research as an undergraduate! 

Apply here: https://bit.ly/46ebrfu 

#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

Reminder! The deadline for the @nihrspcr.bsky.social Summer Internship Programme is 1pm Wednesday 11th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore primary care research as an undergraduate! Apply here: https://bit.ly/46ebrfu #PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

Reminder! The deadline for the @nihrspcr.bsky.social Summer Internship Programme is 1pm Wednesday 11th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore primary care research as an undergraduate!

Apply here: bit.ly/46ebrfu

#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

06.03.2026 09:27 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join our free webinar on 31 Mar, 12-1 pm to share findings from the SPaCE Project - a co-produced research programme exploring the mental health of parent carers of children with SEND.

🔗 Register: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/syste...

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

Join our free webinar on 31 Mar, 12-1 pm to share findings from the SPaCE Project - a co-produced research programme exploring the mental health of parent carers of children with SEND. 🔗 Register: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/syste... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

Join our free webinar on 31 Mar, 12-1 pm to share findings from the SPaCE Project - a co-produced research programme exploring the mental health of parent carers of children with SEND.

🔗 Register: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/syste...

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

06.03.2026 09:22 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

🚜 Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People in Agricultural Communities 🌾 Join our free webinar on 26 Mar, 12-1 pm to hear experts discuss research & support for rural mental health.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4t1bp4c

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

06.03.2026 09:21 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research
🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies.

🔗 bit.ly/4rELXjJ

@nihrsphr.bsky.social 
@nihrsscr.bsky.social 
@sapc.ac.uk

SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research 🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026 🕚 12noon to 1pm 💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies. 🔗 bit.ly/4rELXjJ @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

SPCR Masterclass: Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research
🗓️ Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕚 12noon to 1pm
💡 Drawing on real examples from NIHR‑funded work and co‑designed studies.

🔗 bit.ly/4rELXjJ

@nihrsphr.bsky.social
@nihrsscr.bsky.social
@sapc.ac.uk

06.03.2026 09:20 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

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05.03.2026 16:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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05.03.2026 16:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to Pradeep Virdee SPCR Postdoctoral Fellow, for his prize winning abstract presentation at the SAPC South West Conference for his project on validating the BLOODTRACC risk prediction models for colorectal cancer detection in English primary care. 👏

#sapcsw2026

Congratulations to Pradeep Virdee SPCR Postdoctoral Fellow, for his prize winning abstract presentation at the SAPC South West Conference for his project on validating the BLOODTRACC risk prediction models for colorectal cancer detection in English primary care. 👏 #sapcsw2026

Congratulations to Pradeep Virdee, SPCR Postdoctoral Fellow, for his prize winning abstract presentation at the SAPC South West Conference for his project on validating the BLOODTRACC risk prediction models for colorectal cancer detection in English primary care. 👏

#sapcsw2026

05.03.2026 15:58 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
The Abstract Booklet from the recent Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Showcase in Birmingham is now available from our website: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-nihr-research-schools-mental-health-programme-showcase

#MentalHealth #Research 
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

The Abstract Booklet from the recent Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Showcase in Birmingham is now available from our website: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-nihr-research-schools-mental-health-programme-showcase #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

The Abstract Booklet from the recent Three Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Showcase in Birmingham is now available from our website: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/three-n...

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

05.03.2026 12:16 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional banner for the NIHR School for Primary Care Research Undergraduate Student Internship Programme. The left side features the NIHR School for Primary Care Research logo and the text “Undergraduate Student Internship Programme” with “Applications now open” highlighted in a banner. The right side shows a smiling student with braided hair and glasses sitting at a laptop. The design uses blue and beige tones with a clean, professional layout.

Promotional banner for the NIHR School for Primary Care Research Undergraduate Student Internship Programme. The left side features the NIHR School for Primary Care Research logo and the text “Undergraduate Student Internship Programme” with “Applications now open” highlighted in a banner. The right side shows a smiling student with braided hair and glasses sitting at a laptop. The design uses blue and beige tones with a clean, professional layout.

Exciting opportunity! @nihrspcr.bsky.social Th Summer Internship Programme 2026 has launched. A fantastic chance for UK undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in primary care research.
Apply now: bit.ly/46ebrfu
#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

02.03.2026 22:35 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Join our free webinar on 31 Mar, 12-1 pm to share findings from the SPaCE Project - a co-produced research programme exploring the mental health of parent carers of children with SEND.

🔗 Register: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/systemic-influences-on-parent-carer-mental-health

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

Join our free webinar on 31 Mar, 12-1 pm to share findings from the SPaCE Project - a co-produced research programme exploring the mental health of parent carers of children with SEND. 🔗 Register: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/systemic-influences-on-parent-carer-mental-health #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

Join our free webinar on 31 Mar, 12-1 pm to share findings from the SPaCE Project - a co-produced research programme exploring the mental health of parent carers of children with SEND.

🔗 Register: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/syste...

#MentalHealth #Research
@ashmore1973.bsky.social

02.03.2026 15:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A new study, building on earlier insights from SPCR project, has highlighted significant inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis and outcomes for men with learning disabilities: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-research-highlights-prostate-cancer-inequalities-and-builds-on-spcr-insights

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #ProstateCancer

A new study, building on earlier insights from SPCR project, has highlighted significant inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis and outcomes for men with learning disabilities: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-research-highlights-prostate-cancer-inequalities-and-builds-on-spcr-insights #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #ProstateCancer

A new study, building on earlier insights from SPCR project, has highlighted significant inequalities in prostate cancer diagnosis and outcomes for men with learning disabilities: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-res...

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research #ProstateCancer

02.03.2026 09:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📢 ⏳ Less than one week to go!

Our conference is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone.

The full agenda - including keynotes, presentations, workshops and what to look out for over the two days - is now available on our website.

🔗 tinyurl.com/SWSAPC26

#sapcsw2026

27.02.2026 11:29 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! Some have their deadlines in March so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv  

#PhD #studentship #primarycare

Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! Some have their deadlines in March so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv #PhD #studentship #primarycare

Interested to develop a career in primary care #research? #Funded #PhD places available at our members! Some have their deadlines in March so make sure to enquire soon for more information. bit.ly/404redv

#PhD #studentship #primarycare

27.02.2026 12:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The @nihrspcr.bsky.social Student Internship Programme is open! Opportunities available at various SPCR institutions. Open to students from any undergraduate degree programme from any university in the UK 

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/46ebrfu 

#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

The @nihrspcr.bsky.social Student Internship Programme is open! Opportunities available at various SPCR institutions. Open to students from any undergraduate degree programme from any university in the UK 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/46ebrfu #PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

The @nihrspcr.bsky.social Student Internship Programme is open! Opportunities available at various SPCR institutions. Open to students from any undergraduate degree programme from any university in the UK

🔗 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/46ebrfu

#PrimaryCare #Undergraduate #Internship

27.02.2026 11:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0