Community Led Support is transforming adult social care across England—putting people’s strengths, relationships & communities at the heart of care More 👉 tinyurl.com/yc2btey3 @arc-wm.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @kent.ac.uk @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @unibirmingham.bsky.social

ARC South London's Leadership Academy is gearing up for 2026! We will open for applications on 6 Oct. You can also attend an online briefing event to find out more about the academy on 8 Oct. 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train... @cillaharries.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social

Register now to join our Introduction to Implementation Science Online Module this October arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/imp-sci-module @nihrarcs.bsky.social

📢Health & social care managers: empower your team's research. 📅 Join @ARC_KSS on 2 Oct, 2-3pm to learn about NIHR Health & Care Professionals Internship Programme. Mentoring tips, networking, and practical strategies await. 🔗Sign up: tinyurl.com/y3ab75fa ℹ️ More: tinyurl.com/urwhj253 #NIHRresearch

🚀 Exciting news! @arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce the second group of Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows in Sussex—driving real-world impact by bridging research & frontline care to improve health outcomes across the region. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3bamdsdp

🧰 Community groups in East Sussex are trialling a new evaluation toolkit designed to better measure the impact of their work and identify areas for service improvement 📏 A step forward in supporting local health and care initiatives 🏠 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s38e33s

🚀 @arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Programme in Surrey bridging the gap between research & real-world health & social care 🌎 Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/5b7z2fev Join our info webinar on 24 Sept 👉 tinyurl.com/2efb7dan

🔍 A new digital tool is helping spot early signs of psychosis in young adults by analysing routine NHS data. Earlier detection means earlier support—and better outcomes. 📲 Learn more: tinyurl.com/ysh5xje7

🌱 Ready to grow your research career? 🎓The new NIHR Health & Care Professionals Internship Programme launches this September 💼 Tailored for health & care professionals to develop their research skills in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/y2wje92h

Catch up on the final national #ARCseminar of 2025! Creative arts for #dementia care: arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/event-detail... 🎵🕺🎭 @stephenlim.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arcnwc.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

🌿 In East Surrey, Growing Health Together is uniting GPs, communities & local partners to improve health where it matters most — locally. By focusing on prevention, equity & collaboration, it’s creating real, lasting change. 🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/m2jn8m7c

🎉Research Week 2025 programme released🎉 🗓️ 9–12 Sept | 📍 Online & Uni of Sussex Join @arckss.bsky.social for a week of talks, workshops & networking focused on Building & Mobilising Evidence for Practice 📢 Free & open to all 🎟️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycxprph2 #ARCKSSResearchWeek2025

🔓 Unlock the power of co-production Explore fresh ideas, proven tools, and real impact in our updated guide to co-production for researchers, services and commissioners 📄 📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/zzpvjwec #coproductionweek

🌟 Sussex launches a new way to support youth mental health! The #CATALYSTProject trains local link workers & mentors to offer support in familiar spaces. Partners include: • Hangleton & Knoll Project • West Sussex Mind • YMCA DownsLink Group. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2fx27re9 #YouthMentalHealth

To support #CareHomeOpenWeek, 3 new FREE resources are now available: • Quick-start guide • Step-by-step toolkit • Poster with top tips Designed with input from 100+ professionals and residents’ family and friends. Download here 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6zy64z #CareHomeOpenWeek

🚀 Ready to turn research into real-world impact? Join @arckss.bsky.social for our summer symposium where we will look beyond the research to help drive real-world change🌎 📅 Tuesday 1 July ⏲️ 10am - 12pm 🎟️https://tinyurl.com/yffttjzc

Everyone has the power to shape the future of health & care research 🌏 Read about how our Youth Research Partnerships have been empowering young people to become researchers 👉 tinyurl.com/ymu8wzym 📽️ tinyurl.com/y76sd5d9 #BePartofResearch

📢 A new tool from Surrey-DAVIT- is helping agencies share data to tackle domestic abuse more effectively. Developed by Surrey County Council, evaluated by the University of Surrey, and supported by @ARC_KSS, it could become a national model. 🔗 Find out more: shorturl.at/8wu9W #DomesticAbuse

🔍A new study has found that many people living with HIV are willing to share their HIV status for health research—as long as their privacy is protected, and the process is transparent 📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/yck34hh8

🔍 New study reveals that using anonymised medical notes for health research is not only safe—but highly valuable, driving better care while protecting privacy 📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/4dr5ycjj

Last year, researchers from University College London & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social brought to light the powerful stories of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia through a moving exhibition 🩷 Discover these journeys & their impact here 👉 tinyurl.com/cm694ddu #DementiaActionWeek

As part of #DementiaActionWeek, @arckss.bsky.social Dementia Community Researchers are hosting “Support That Matters”—a powerful exhibition created by people living with dementia, sharing what truly matters to them. Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/49xzb8d8 #DEMFEST

🎨 What support matters most to people living with dementia? Explore powerful stories & art at the "Support That Matters" – Dementia Art Exhibition 📍Whitstable: 21–26 May 💻 Online: 23 May, 12–1pm Sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/54j8m6e2 #DementiaActionWeek #DEMFEST

"Research empowers us to make informed decisions, improve practices, and ultimately enhance the quality of care we provide to our communities." Find out what it's like to #BePartofResearch here 👉 youtu.be/mpiWqpKlo7U 🌏

Last month, leading voices from adult social care gathered in London for the NPP Networking & Showcase Event 📢 Hosted by @arckss.bsky.social, the event focused on innovation, inclusion & shaping the future of adult social care in the UK 🗺️ More here 👉 tinyurl.com/2vb5yn2a

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 @arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce its first 3⃣ Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows—a new group of leaders focused on making health and care research work in real-life settings Find out more here 👉 tinyurl.com/yub37ac2

Creativity isn’t just about making art — it’s a powerful way to connect with communities to improve involvement & engagement🎨 @arckss.bsky.social recently explored how creative approaches can make involvement more inclusive, impactful & human 🌍 More here 👉 tinyurl.com/ms9euzz8

🚨 NEWS 🚨 @arckss.bsky.social announce the launch of the Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Programme in Sussex bridging the gap between research & real-world health & social care 🌎 Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9s58s4 Join our webinar on 16 April 👉 tinyurl.com/mv7aa884

Join our @arckss.bsky.social Dementia Fellows for Dementia Action Week (19-25 May) at their exhibitions in Shoreham-by-Sea, Whitstable, and online highlighting the importance of different kinds of support in the lives of those with dementia 🌎 More here >> tinyurl.com/54j8m6e2

🚶‍♂️💙 A special moment at yesterday's NIHR research National Priority Programme for Adult Social Care & Social Work event - 🌿🚶‍♂️the 'Memory Walk in honor of Professor's Julien Forder & Ray Fitzpatrick', whose contributions to social care & research continue to inspire. #socialcare #appliedresearch

🌍✨ Incredible discussions & connections at the NIHR's National Priority Programme for Adult Social Care & Social Work event! From well-being in care homes to digital innovation & strengths-based approaches, we explored the future of social care. A huge thanks to all attendees! #socialcare

Are you interested in joining an advisory group❓ Would you like to share your ideas on what you think is important to research and how you think this should be done❓ Find out more below 👇👇

Around 120,000 people in the UK live alone with dementia 🏡 A new systematic review explores what works to support people living alone with dementia 📚 Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/pfe2u9hp

Join @arckss.bsky.social for the Creative approaches to community engagement and involvement Spring Research Symposium taking place virtually this spring 💻 📅 Thursday 3 April 2025 ⏰ 12pm - 2pm Find out more and register your place here 👉 tinyurl.com/27sxvrc6

What role do emotions play in public involvement? In this webinar, we will explore and consider what it means to engage patients and the public in ‘sensitive’ research areas. 📅Wednesday 26 March, 3- 4.30 pm Find out more and book your place! @arc-southlondon.bsky.social tinyurl.com/a7r4274n

The @arckss.bsky.social Data Science Hub is a free, open-access resource offering researchers an opportunity to explore available regional & national health & social care datasets for research & understand dataset specific access requirements 📈 Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2yubzj9t

🚨 CLOSES: 31 January 2025 🚨 Find out more & apply for the @nihrarcs.bsky.social Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Programme, designed to bridge the gap between research & real-world health & social care here 👉 tinyurl.com/bdhtyct4 #HealthResearch #KnowledgeMobilisation #SocialCare

Join us at the Career Options and Pathways for Developing Researchers event on Thursday 8 May from 10am - 1pm 🤝 Jointly hosted by ARC KSS and Brighton and Sussex Medical School there will be a series of talks focussing on developing research careers in & beyond academia 📖 tinyurl.com/yunmun3s

Are you interested in current research taking place across the region? Do you want to learn more about the research journey? Join us on Wednesday 5 February from 10am - 12pm for our #winterresearchsymposium ✍️ Find out more and register below 👇https://tinyurl.com/2ebve3uz

This looks to be a fab opportunity for qualitative researchers

Many people struggle to access social care due to complex processes & unclear information 📚 A new study funded by @arckss.bsky.social suggests digital easy-read guides & self-assessment tools could be key to improving access to social care 📝 Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/zx5pjpnv

NHS Kent and Medway would like to hear your views about our Stop Think Choose campaign, which has been launched to help direct people to the most appropriate health service. Get involved and share your views by Friday, 31 January. ow.ly/EVM050UiNOj

Researchers from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, University of Sussex and University of Surrey have developed a new programme to help parents in psychiatric hospital stay connected with their children 🏥 Find out more here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc2vsvuf @abbydunn.bsky.social