Over 120 people joined our recent webinar showcasing how peer-research approaches - involving people with lived experience and from diverse backgrounds - can drive more equitable and inclusive research. Read our round-up and catch up with the recording: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Up now on our blog: Mary Scarlett, a social care researcher supported by the NIHR SHARE programme, outlines her research examining the educational journey of Black and Minority Ethnic students in London schools. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... @nihrarcs.bsky.social

On your marks, get set...GROW! 🌱 Applications for our GROW 2026 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth and #addiction early career researchers are now open. ‍💫 APPLY NOW 👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow/

Just 24 hours left to register for tomorrow's webinar 'Time for change: Co-producing peer research with diverse communities'. We have over 200 attendees already registered! #PPI arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

This is booking up fast - almost 200 people attending so far! If you're thinking of coming & haven't booked yet then do so soon. @nihrarcs.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social #PPI #PublicInvolvement #InvolveYoungPeople

🗞️ Read the February national roundup of top stories from all ARCs across the country: mailchi.mp/nihr/februar... Including news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & much more 📨 Join the newsletter tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

Out now - our Jan newsletter - includes: 🔸Research: continuous midwifery care reduces pre-term birth risk 🔸Blog: discussing proposals to change how NICE evaluates medicines 🔸Our new knowledge mobilisation webpage 🔸Events, blogs, resources + more us16.campaign-archive.com?u=5618423362...

The Dementia Community Research Network recently hosted a co-production workshop on inclusive research. Insights will inform a practical guide offering strategies to involve people living with dementia, carers and community partners more effectively in research. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Research carried out by ARC South London’s maternity and perinatal mental health theme finds care from community-based midwives reduces the risk of preterm birth by 45%. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care has launched a new website to support inclusive public involvement in research, offering training, resources and events for researchers and communities alike. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... @kingsnmpc.bsky.social

Our new video made in collab with South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust shows how tranexamic acid (TXA) is having a major impact in trauma care. Watch here 👉 bit.ly/3LpHpyj #PreHospitalCare #Paramedics #TXA

Breathlessness affects millions worldwide. Join our webinar on 27 January to learn simple, research-based ways to manage breathlessness and support wellbeing. Find out more ➡️ shorturl.at/fbmPL

📣 @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar: Evaluating #PublicInvolvement with children & young people 🌟17/2/26 Presenters incl me, @helenabnett.bsky.social & @hertsypag.bsky.social + hosted by @skourkos.bsky.social & @elspethma.bsky.social Info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/involving-...

Today we have come together for our final ever Knowledge Exchange Event: ‘Doing inclusive applied health and care research in turbulent times’. A warm welcome to everyone: we are looking forward to conversations grounded in lived experience, inclusion and equity in health and social care research.

Have you experienced both cardiovascular disease risk and mental health challenges? We're keen to hear from you. We're interviewing people to explore how integrated care can be improved. Find out more on the image, or click the link below: qualtricsxm58qqvslcm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Join us for a webinar on how peer research can increase the diversity of participation and involvement in research, making it more accessible and inclusive. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train... @nihrarcs.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social

Proposed changes to the NICE cost-effectiveness thresholds have implications for how the NHS and the UK public health system will be managed. Make your views heard, says Peter Littlejohns, Emeritus Professor of Public Health at King's College London, by 13 Jan 👉 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

A winding journey in search of a fairer world - our involvement coordinator Savi Hensman reflects on a career shaped by activism, lived experience and a commitment to social justice. #PPI arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

A new report co-produced by researchers and public involvement members on the RELAX (Reducing Levels of AnXiety in pregnancy and after birth) research project has brought together learning and reflections for successful inclusive public involvement. 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country! 🎉 Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 🌟 What a variety! Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories 🖱️

Up now on our blog: Filipa Maia, engagement officer at care home provider Nightingale Hammerson, reflects on how the SHARE programme is helping build research capacity in social care. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... @hscwru.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social

📢 Out now - our December newsletter includes: 🔸An end-of-year message from our director Professor Ingrid Wolfe 🔸New spinout CogStack unlocking the power of NHS data with AI 🔸RELAX team report with public involvement tips 🔸Events, blogs, resources + more mailchi.mp/a036e0b26dc7...

Read an end-of-year message from our Director, Professor Ingrid Wolfe 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

#ARCadvent day 1️⃣4️⃣: A tool to assess experiences of patient & public involvement (PPI) PPI members, researchers & quality improvement staff at King’s Improvement Science (@arc-southlondon.bsky.social collaborators) share their reflections on the questionnaire & guide arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

#ARCadvent day 2️⃣: An ARC North Thames study using artificial intelligence (AI) has uncovered the significant role that loneliness plays in older adults entering care homes earlier than necessary. arc-nt.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve... @cpeclse.bsky.social

#ARCadvent day 🔟: A review co-funded by @arc-gm.bsky.social reveals important insights into physical activity interventions for older adults from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, highlighting key factors that could make these interventions more appealing. arc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/news/NE...

New on our blog: former King's Improvement Science #PPI member Araya Gautam shares her experience at the 2025 #BrusselsSecurityBootcamp – and explains why public health must be part of Europe’s security agenda. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight... @kingshealth.bsky.social @eesc.bsky.social

If you missed the November webinar from the NIHR ARC Palliative and End of Life Care National Leadership Forum on developing inclusive practices around consent and mental capacity in palliative care research, you can now catch up here. 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpzb...

December slots are open for the final South London Evaluation Advice Clinics of 2025👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/south-london... @healthinnovnet.bsky.social @kingshealth.bsky.social

❄️ Read our final national newsletter of the year! mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe... for the latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from NIHR ARCs across the country. ❄️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, with daily posts on 1-25 December revealing the most popular stories of 2025!

📢Out now - our November newsletter includes: 🔸Highlights from our annual public involvement events & recent maternity conference 🔸A new project exploring how care coordinator roles are developing within integrated care systems 🔸Events, blogs + more mailchi.mp/3cf2327c5437...

❄️🗓️🎀 Count down to the holidays with our popular #ARCadvent calendar from all ARCs across the country! ☃️🎁👉 Follow #ARCadvent from 1-25 December for daily posts unboxing the most clicked-on ARC stories of the year 📧 Join our national newsletter tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

Over 100 local people, researchers, healthcare professionals and others explored how collaborative health and social care research can be strengthened across London at our annual Active Involvement in Research events. #AIRD25 Catch up with highlights of the day 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

New research will examine the nature of new care coordinator roles and how they are working in practice within integrated health and care systems. 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

Our recent conference brought together researchers, policymakers, community partners and practitioners to explore holistic approaches to tackling health inequalities in maternity and perinatal mental health and care. Catch up with the day's key takeaways 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

You can now register your place for our final Knowledge Exchange Event, which will take place in January 2026. 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train... @nihrarcs.bsky.social

New research finds Black and mixed ethnicity pregnant women, and those living in poorer areas, face more children’s social services involvement. arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

This evening we are connecting patients, carers, community members & researchers at our annual Active Involvement in Research online event. Cherelle Augustine, @arc-nwl.bsky.social engagement coordinator, is sharing why diverse involvement in applied health and care research matters. #AIRD25

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