In this month’s ARC national newsletter. 👩‍⚕️ Katie Merry’s ARC NWC internship explores ways to reduce cervical screening inequalities among South Asian women. 🗣️ ARC NWC Public Advisor Naheed Tahir shares how co-chairing the Seldom Heard Forum is strengthening community voices.

Female academic GPs' experiences of combining clinical/academic/other commitments show support structures must address career-limiting impact of short-term contracts/mentorship/inequity so that more women remain in/progress to higher roles in #PrimaryCare academia doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

The recording of the BBSRC Community Webinar 2025 is now available on the UKRI YouTube channel. Hear from the Executive Chair Anne Ferguson-Smith and leadership team on current activities and priorities for UK bioscience. Watch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLq...

SPCR trainee Anna Pathmanathan reflects on engaging or involving the public in research: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/th... Reblogged from @capcbristol.bsky.social #PPIE #PrimaryCare #Research

Funded by the SPCR, the GLASS study used creative methods to explore feelings of guilt and shame among older adults with multiple long-term conditions. Dr Opeyemi Babatunde reflects on the importance of PPIE in this project: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/re... #PrimaryCare #Research

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

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Perinatal Redesign for Accessing Mental Health Services (PRAMS), 9 December 2025, 12 - 1pm. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nZlnAn #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social

Inclusion by design, not by default. Launch of the Culturally Competent Research Framework (CCRF)! Embed cultural competence into every stage of the research journey. ➡️ Explore the toolkit: psrc-ncl.nihr.ac.uk/2025/10/21/c... #InclusiveResearch #CulturalCompetence #NIHR #EquityInResearch

Work by ARC NENC is highlighted today as part of our national #ARCimpacts campaign to celebrate 6 years of @arcnwc.bsky.social Watch this short explainer video about our work to co-develop the Deep End NENC GP Network, and the difference that this has made so far ⬇️

Join Dementia Research has shared a film encouraging people of South Asian heritage to take part in dementia research. Read More: buff.ly/XVs1Izi

📰 New Paper! Exploring older adults’ views on physical activity post-COVID in deprived areas. 🔗 Project info: bit.ly/3LAx3em 📄 Paper: bit.ly/43N6E3g

Read more about the maternity theme's community listening event in Lambeth #holisticmaternity arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

A new study funded by the SPCR by the University of Oxford has found key factors that help sustain general practitioners (GPs) in their roles, ultimately supporting more effective and equitable patient care: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-spc... #PrimaryCare #Research

Join the SPCR Masterclass: Communicating effectively with policy makers 🗓️ Thursday, 20 November 2025 🕚 10am to 11.30am 💡 Sharing practical strategies to help you communicate your research clearly and effectively. 🔗 bit.ly/4h6uA7r @nihrsphr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @sapc.ac.uk

🔬 Join the next Digital Health Equity Seminar on Wed 12th-Nov, 1-2pm (Zoom). 🔗 More info & Zoom link: bit.ly/4lYG65z

Read the November roundup of top stories, blogs & opportunities from all NIHR Applied Research Collaborations ( #NIHRARCs) across the country mailchi.mp/nihr/novembe... ✍️ Sign up here to receive this monthly ✉️ tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

Health inequalities among women from ethnic minority groups are shaped by intersecting socio-economic, cultural, and structural factors. Early prevention, personalised care, and systemic change are key to reducing disparities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LijjEW

Barriers to #Menopause care exist for women from ethnic minority groups.  Targeted, culturally sensitive outreach initiatives, health education for patients, and training for healthcare professionals could help reduce #HealthInequalities in menopause care doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...#Menopause#HealthInequalities#PrimaryCare

Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities urged to join groundbreaking health study: rdn.nihr.ac.uk/news/banglad...

Community Health & Wellbeing Workers have been supporting over 20,000 households with proactive & culturally sensitive care. This new approach co-developed by @arc-nwl.bsky.social is projected to deliver a £3 return for every £1 invested! arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/communi... 💫 #ARCimpacts

Heart failure (HF): this study found that half of individuals aged ≥60 years with HF were managed exclusively by primary care by the end of 2022, with no cardiologist contact over 5 years #PrimaryCare was responsible for 60% of prescribing for HF medications doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

In the past 6 years, ARCs have worked with over 2,500 public contributors and have recruited over 810,000 study participants 💙💙 Thank you to everyone who has made this important applied health & care research possible 🙏 Find out more about our work: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫 #ARCimpacts

BJGPLife: Enhancing qFIT bowel screening uptake in deprived areas bjgplife.com/enhanci... #GeneralPractice #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine

Independent Futures has partnered in a study, funded by the Three Schools' Mental Health Programme, to evaluate how trauma-informed approaches can better support people facing multiple disadvantages.: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/trauma-... #PrimaryCare #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social

🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month! ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact 👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more 👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫

❄️ Winter Health & Wellbeing Event ❄️ Tue 28 Oct, 11am–3pm Crossgates Shopping Centre Free event for all – come along with friends & family!

📼 Watch UCLH's new film that seeks to support members of Black communities who want to take part in health research. The film shares stories from people involved in the @nihr.bsky.social Improving Black Health Outcomes theme, highlighting why they joined and what representation means in research.

✅ Please ensure you've registered your place❗ 😮 even if you can't attend on the day, by registering your place, you ensure you have access to the recording when the conference is over! ✏️ 🖥️ www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social

A new systematic review of quality indicators for lifestyle or behavioural management for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @moniquekilkenny.bsky.social @bamkiran.bsky.social @dominiquecad.bsky.social

🍂 Welcome to the September 2025 NIHR SPCR newsletter! Discover research on: 💫 Ovarian cancer detection 🤝 Public co-applicant collaborations 🔦 Latest Researcher Spotlight Plus more blogs, news & publication updates 👉 bit.ly/3J8WItR #SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

🗞️Read all about how our Centre for Health Promotion #Research team are evaluating the new Leeds Community Vaccine Champions programme on our blog: 🔗 bit.ly/4oflzLr In collaboration with @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social + @volactionleeds.bsky.social #AcademicSky #publichealth

youtu.be/7Y0NE1KKW1U  Obesity management with GLP-1RAs: this study provides new insights into GPs’ perspectives on the integration of GLP-1RAs into #PrimaryCare doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...#PrimaryCare#Obesity #ObesityManagement #GLP-1 #Prescribing #GeneralPractice #FamilyMedicine

There is still time to sign up for the next webinar in the ARC National events series on Patient and Public Involvement research arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

🚨Tune in now! @clairecameron.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk is on BBC Radio 4 "Three Ages of Child" discussing PUSH project research on children's play in urban environments. 🎧https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002kfpq See how YHARC researchers contribute to this project: tinyurl.com/4m8dvnuw

YT: youtu.be/rRpDWAAN598    GP receptionists: read how online services are evolving the #GPreceptionist role doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @steph-stockwell.bsky.social @h-atherton.bsky.social‬ @randeurope.org‬ @uos-primarycare.bsky.social#GPreceptionist#PrimaryCare #GP

Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | What should emotionally safe coproduced research with lived experience researchers on sensitive topics look like?, 22 October 2025, 12 - 1pm: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/events/emoti... #MentalHealth #Research @ashmore1973.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social

📢 Join our team as a Community Engagement Officer This role focuses on co-designing and implementing engagement strategies, working closely with communities and partners. 📅 Closing Date: 8 October 2025 📨 Apply today: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

Webinar: Evaluating impact in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). Join us for this FREE 90-minute session on the different approaches to evaluating PPIE in health research, led by PPIE experts. 📆Tues 21 Oct 2025, 1-2.30pm Register: tinyurl.com/5xvmpdmw @nihrspcr.bsky.social

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨 Prof Jane O’Hara & Prof Hardeep Singh explore: 🩺 Diagnostic errors & prevention 💻 Health IT & #AI in #patientsafety 🌱 Sustainability in #healthcare 🎧 Listen: psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/latest/podca... or where ever you get your podcasts. @janekohara.bsky.social #safetysky

Why invest in staff research time? Healthcare workers gain: ✅ Personal & professional fulfilment ✅ New transferable skills ✅Career development opportunities 📽️ Watch our short video + get resources for NHS managers and well being leads: tinyurl.com/4eckwj8e #HealthcareResearch #NHSWellbeing

Latest #healthinequalities newsletter from Bradford District and Craven (Sep 25) news.hcp.bradford.nhs.uk/FDCC66E01550...

As a reminder, if you work for the West Yorkshire ICB or in a GP practice in West Yorkshire and need support, advice or want to find out more about taking part in research, you can contact our team: westyorksrd.nhs.uk

📢 Calling all healthcare professionals in Yorkshire and Humber! Ready to get involved in clinical research? The NIHR Healthcare Professionals Internship is now open. Learn more and apply by 31 October 2025 here: leedsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/yorkshire-hu...

We've published our blog: 'Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Celebrating Collaboration and Launching New Resources', on PenARC’s site. “We were there to learn as well as participate.” Read more and explore: tinyurl.com/5cn28trs #InclusiveInvolvement #DementiaResearch #PatientVoice #PPIE

📣Join us for an exciting Lunch & Learn that explores innovative, creative approaches to stroke rehabilitation research. 🔗Book your place here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

We're hosting a Primary Care Research Evening at @cityofresearch.bsky.social on 8 October! 🏥 Come along for talks, dinner, networking, and a chance to explore how you can get involved in research. 📍 Sovereign Lecture Theatre, BRI 🕕 6–8:30PM 🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/CRDCPrimaryC... #PrimaryCare

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