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

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... 💫