Register for our webinar on Tue 18 Nov, 11am-12pm, where we will be discussing inclusive practices around consent and mental capacity in palliative care research. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

A two-year project will evaluate how implementing Advance Choice Documents in an NHS mental health setting can support service users to plan ahead and have more say in their care. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

We were delighted to welcome 65 patients, carers, community members and researchers to our annual Active Involvement in Research in-person event on 28 Oct. Missed it? Join the free online event on 11 Nov to connect and collaborate! #AIRD25 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-inv...

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

Read more about our research exploring the experiences of women who give birth under general anaesthetic arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and... #holisticmaternity

We’re inviting health and social care professionals to complete a short online survey about their understanding of immigration policy, NHS charging and their confidence in supporting migrant families qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... Read more arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and... #holisticmaternity

What would research look like if every conversation happened in the spaces people already trust? @arc-southlondon.bsky.social’s blog offers rich insights into how listening within communities can reshape inclusion and improve maternal outcomes. #ResearchEquity #ReducingInequalities

Watch the powerful film from the ARC study exploring how to improve discussions with families when things go wrong in maternity care on the Sands UK website: www.sands.org.uk/our-work/res... #holisticmaternity

Read the NIHR Alert featuring Naomi Carlisle's research evaluating how the Preterm Birth Surveillance Pathway has been implemented in England and how it could be improved: evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/can-we... #holisticmaternity

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

Fantastic panel discussion with Brooklyn Masters, expert by experience, Kirsty Kitchen Director @birthcompanions.bsky.social and Maria Viner, CEO Mothers for Mothers #holisticmaternity

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

Read about public involvement in the RELAX study, which is testing a form of ‘brain training’ designed to reduce anxiety in pregnant woman and new mothers, here: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social #holisticmaternity

Key recommendations from the Effectiveness and Implementation of Maternal Mental Health Services (ESMI-III) study #holisticmaternity

Louise Fisher outlining how the ARC’s maternity research has been instrumental in informing clinical guidance and service delivery of perinatal mental health services. #holisticmaternity Read more: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Outlining the scale of the problem, Kaat De Backer says: “Approximately 4,000 babies are placed into state care in the first week after birth every year” #holisticmaternity

Kaat De Backer says that her research came out of her own experience as a midwife and realisation of “How ill equipped we were to support women with social care involvement” #holisticmaternity Read more: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

“Too much research describes problems, rather than trying to fix them – the ARC’s maternity and perinatal theme is different. It is embedded in the community and focused on partnership working with women to make a real difference”, Professor Ingrid Wolfe introducing our #holisticmaternity event

This week, we've been showcasing our impact through 4 powerful case studies. We close with how our research has contributed to national policy on perinatal mental health and maternity care. #ARCImpacts arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

This week, we’re highlighting our impact through 4 powerful case studies. Today, find out how we have helped to improve health outcomes for women and babies at higher risk of complications during pregnancy and birth. #ARCImpacts arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

📢 Out now - our October newsletter includes: 🔸New research: group singing reduces symptoms of postnatal depression for up to 6 months 🔸A new project evaluating the implementation of Advance Choice Documents at @maudsleynhs.bsky.social 🔸Events, blogs + more mailchi.mp/68c4a5bfe988...

This week, we've been showcasing our impact through 4 powerful case studies. Today, find out about our trial of Alcohol Assertive Outreach Treatment, a program where health professionals support patients in their homes and communities. #ARCImpacts arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

NIHR ARCs have around 🗞️ 19,000 newsletter subscribers ❤️ 88,000 social media followers 💻 ARC websites were visited over 860,000 times by over 610,000 users in the past year alone! ✍️ ARCs published over 3,000 news stories & 1,400 blogs in the past 6 years 👀 mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫 #ARCimpacts

Alcohol researchers at @arc-southlondon.bsky.social have evaluated a home- and neighbourhood-based treatment approach that improves outcomes for people with serious alcohol problems, while reducing #NHS costs and hospital admissions arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and... 💫 #ARCimpacts

Good morning from The Foundry, where our annual involvement event is underway! We’re excited to welcome attendees to Active Involvement in Research 2025, a day of reflecting on achievements & sharing learning to help shape future applied health & care research in London #AIRD25

Last few places left for our course on 13 and 20 November, taking place in-person at King's College London, Waterloo campus. Book your place: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

To mark six years of ARC South London, we’re sharing 4 powerful case studies this week. First up: discover how we’ve helped improve support for families with children’s social care involvement during pregnancy & the first two years of life. #ARCImpacts arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

There is still time to register for our webinar on Wed 28 Oct, 11am-12pm, where we will be discussing palliative and end-of-life care for people with neurodegenerative conditions. 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9662b7...

🩺 FREE training for clinical teams Benefit from a 5-minute teaching session on the Special Rules for End-of-Life and completing SR1 forms, clarifying clinicians' role in helping patients access benefits. 💬 To find out more or book a session, email: [email protected]

💫NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) have leveraged around £1 billion in external research funding! 💙Browse a selection of some of our amazing work from across the country: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 👁️ Follow #ARCimpacts

Public members recommend a new, innovative induction process for incoming #PPI members at a discussion led by the Cicely Saunders Institute and the Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Faculty Inclusive Research and Education Practices Project. 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have collaborated with 627 partner organisations across the country, including: 💙230 #NHS partners 🏛️106 local authorities 🎓80 universities & many more 👉Follow #ARCimpacts & read this summary for more: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫

🍰 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... 💫

Join the Dementia Community Research Network’s workshop to co-design a guide that will help more people take part in #dementia research. 👇#PPI forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Passionate about improving maternity care and maternal mental health? There's still time to book your place for 👇 We'll explore: 🔸Place-based maternity care 🔸Better support for migrant mothers and babies 🔸Innovative peer research And lots more! Join us

Local residents helped shape the evaluation of Southwark Council’s exercise referral service. The work was carried out by PHIRST Elevate, one of 10 NIHR-funded Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is vital for building an academic career. This course will train you to write and publish research papers efficiently and effectively. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

📢Out now - our Together in Research Autumn newsletter includes: 🔸Blogs discussing the changing landscape of research across London 🔸Local Southwark residents shaping the evaluation of an exercise referral scheme 🔸News and forthcoming events #PPI👇 us16.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/sh...

🗨️ Join our #ResearchConversation: Exploring associations between access systems and continuity of care in UK general practice ❓ What: An informal session for researchers and public contributors to interact 🗓️ When: 21 October 5-6pm, online arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/research-con...

Join us for an all day, free event tackling inequalities in maternal and perinatal mental health. Where: ORTUS, SE5 8SN When: 4 Nov, 10am-5pm 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1720417397...

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...

📕 In June we launched our Strategy to 2030, highlighting our role as a connector, capacity-builder, and creator of opportunity. Learn more about our offer for staff and students on Thursday 16 October at KHP Annual Conference 2025. 🎟️ Get your free ticket ➡️ https://orlo.uk/yiLnu

📢We're now open for bookings for the Applied Research Leadership Academy: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train... Find out more at our online briefing session 8 Oct, 1- 1.30pm👇

Following a successful first phase, the South London Evaluation Advice Clinic is reopening this autumn 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/south-london...

King's Improvement Science is celebrating the end of its programme after a decade of improving care with patients, health professionals & the public. 🎉 Hear the team's highlights, reflections & tips in this legacy film and accompanying interactive PDF.👇 #PPI kingsimprovementscience.org/our-legacy

Are you a PhD student looking to develop your voice as a writer? Join our one day in person course 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @sheenawriter.bsky.social

📢 Out now- our September newsletter includes: 🔸News - a study suggesting continuity of midwife care can improve outcomes for Black women and support breastfeeding 🔸Blogs from public involvement members 🔸Events, Training opps + more 👇 mailchi.mp/8bb3080435cd...

As ARC South London works with ARC North Thames and ARC North West London on this year’s Active Involvement in Research events, Savitri Hensman, involvement coordinator, reflects on the background, opportunities and challenges of London-wide collaboration. 👉 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Increasingly older people are feeling lonely. Palliative researchers at ARC South London are investigating the relationship between breathlessness and loneliness in older people to inform interventions to help reduce loneliness. 👉 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

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