Our Theme Lead, Professor Manish Pareek, has contributed to a parliamentary roundtable on NHS staff retention, sharing evidence from the I-CARE study on supporting a diverse NHS workforce. @ucl.ac.uk @uniofleicester.bsky.social Read more ⬇️

What can researchers learn from Bettina's work with African Caribbean communities on dementia? Plain language. Early involvement. Give something back. Work with trusted community figures. Listen to what communities are asking for. Read 8 key principles: tinyurl.com/yc3npfnx

Our December newsletter is out now 🎄 Catch up on the latest work tackling health inequalities, supporting research careers, and sharing resources for more inclusive research across the region. Read here 👉 tinyurl.com/tcmwpyy8 Sign up for updates 📧 tinyurl.com/ARCEMnewsletter

Great to be featured in the #ARCadvent on preventing falls in older adults. Sharing evidence-based policy guidance to drive real change and reduce the significant burden on patients and the NHS. Find out more 👇

🎁 That's a wrap on #ARCEMRewind2025! Thank you to our brilliant colleagues, researchers, partners, patients and the public for their dedication and continuous support. We look forward to more research that changes lives in 2026! Join our email newsletter for updates: tinyurl.com/ARCEMnewsletter

📊 Day 12 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ December highlight: Age at prediabetes diagnosis a key factor for risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/bmctvyfa @ldc-news.bsky.social @leicestersresearch.bsky.social

🏛️ Day 11 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to November: Nottingham professor discussed benefits of exercise for older people in House of Commons. Read: tinyurl.com/5d68nrnx FaME toolkit: tinyurl.com/mv7fjnhd @nihrarcs.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social

Bettina Wallace is changing how dementia is talked about in African Caribbean communities. As an @arc-em.bsky.social co-researcher, she builds trust through community-led conversations and helps create dementia resources that reflect people's lives. Read her story: tinyurl.com/yc3npfnx

🌟 Day 10 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to October: Community project raised autoimmune awareness in Black women. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/67jnauz3 @ethnichealthres.bsky.social

🧠 Day 9 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to September: New resources to improve mental health admissions for young people. 🔗 Download here: tinyurl.com/h6pb7z6n @kapilsayal.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @arc-wm.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social @arc-oxtv.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social

📑 Day 8 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to August: Falls prevention research shaped national policy documents. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/8xxm9wnv @nihrarcs.bsky.social @arc-gm.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social

⚖️ Day 7 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to July: ARC East Midlands Director played a key role in the Midlands Health & Care Inequalities Policy Commission, working to transform regional health and care by tackling inequalities. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/2u3hxc24 @midlandsinnovation.bsky.social

⚠️ Day 6 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to June: Experts urged caution on overemphasising type 2 diabetes remission. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/4e6b2a6t @ldc-news.bsky.social

The Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme in Leicestershire wins research award at the Association of Directors of Public Health Awards. Over 3,000 older adults have benefitted with improved strength, balance & reduced falls. @nihrarcs.bsky.social 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/fame-pr...

🦠 Day 5 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to May: Long COVID study revealed top symptoms from 15 million people worldwide. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/mr3mvy78 @ashrouten.com

Day 4 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to April: NIHR global health research on on non-communicable diseases showcased at international event in Leicester. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/exmj465b

🏆 Day 3 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to March: Dr @CharlotteLHall2 won the first-ever @nihr.bsky.social Impact Prize for her work on digital ADHD assessment (QbTest) now used across the NHS. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/3xvmzkj3 @nihrmindtech.bsky.social @healthinnovation-em.org.uk

❄️ 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!

🎥 Day 2 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to February: Our Director Professor @kamleshkhunti featured in the @nihr.bsky.social video discussing the value of research collaboration. 🔗 Watch here: tinyurl.com/47xeuhmr @ethnichealthres.bsky.social

💻 Day 1 of #ARCEMRewind2025 ⏪ Rewinding to January: 'Groundbreaking' digital tool can reduce intrusive memories for ICU staff. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/nhhb88hd @nihrmindtech.bsky.social @institutemh.org.uk @priyamhresearch.bsky.social

✨ Introducing #ARCEMRewind2025 Join us for 12 days of reflection as we rewind through 2025, with one highlight from each month celebrating research breakthroughs, policy impact and awards. ⏪ Follow our countdown!

📰 Have you signed up for our email newsletter yet? Our next quarterly update is coming soon! Don’t miss out on the latest research news, upcoming events and opportunities. Subscribe here: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ARCEMnewsletter

Pre-application support funding from ARC East Midlands is helping researchers like Dalvir prepare strong doctoral proposals. Her story shows how mentorship and support help overcome challenges and build confidence for impactful applications. Read here: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/dalvirs...

Why join our Scientific Committee as a Social Scientist? ✓ Shape research that improves patient outcomes ✓ Build governance expertise ✓ Drive regional health innovation ✓ Flexible commitment + travel covered Apply now: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/social-...

Today is #CarersRightsDay. Our PATHFINDER study explores caring practices and support for ethnic minority carers. In collaboration with Centre for Ethnic Health Research, we're working alongside community carers to co-design solutions that matter. Find out more: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/research/exp...

🌍 New global study of 1.6 million people with #type2diabetes shows less than half meet guideline targets for blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Only 12% achieve all three. Research supported by @arc-em.bsky.social calls for better, joined-up care. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5h26bdaw

📽️ Making health & care research more inclusive New video by community research ambassadors inspiring people from all backgrounds to #BePartofResearch. Launched by The Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Research Enablement Network and @ethnichealthres.bsky.social.

For #WorldDiabetesDay, Dr Shabana Cassambai shares her story of living with #Type2Diabetes while researching diabetes management in South Asian communities at ARC East Midlands. Her dual perspective shows why authentic voices matter. Read her story: 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdf6mdp4

Congratulations to Dalvir Kandola, one of our pre-application support fellows, named 'Midwife of the Year' at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards! 👏👏 Her outstanding work championing equity and inclusivity in maternity care is an inspiration to us all. arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/arc-eas...

🔍 We're hiring! Join our Scientific Committee as a Social Scientist. Shape applied health and care research through peer review and strategic oversight. Perfect for mid-career researchers looking to develop governance expertise. Apply by 11 Dec 2025: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/social-...

Professor Elizabeth Orton will speak in the House of Commons this week on how physical activity can boost the health and wellbeing of older adults. She will present evidence on the Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme and its impact. Read more: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/notting...

🎙️Listen to our Co-Director, Prof Kamlesh Khunti explore the complexities & future of managing multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) with Dr Ghanshyam Kacha ⬇️ #ChronicConversations

🎉 Congratulations Dr @hannahworboys41.bsky.social on passing your PhD viva! Hannah's research measures quality of life in people with end-stage kidney disease and evaluates whether treatments are effective and provide good value for money. Read more:

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

What drives willingness to participate in health research? Led by our #PhD student Zara Kayani, participation and consent to data linkage varies across demographic groups. Inclusive recruitment strategies are essential to engage underserved communities. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

🎙️ New #ChronicConversations episode! Get expert insights on multiple long-term conditions with Professor Kamlesh Khunti. Explore clinical challenges, breakthrough therapies, and future innovations. 🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/yu85j5pu ▶️ YouTube: tinyurl.com/rnh3x957

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

Final reminder! Join us next week for the launch of new resources designed to improve experiences for young people in CAMHS inpatient care: 📑 “Knowing Where You Are Going” guidance ✅ “Far Away from Home” checklist 🗓️ 4 Nov | 12 - 1pm 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/sddh48n2 @nihrarcs.bsky.social

The FaME (Falls Management Exercise) programme empowers older adults to enhance their balance & independence — reducing fall rates & saving #NHS costs It involves collaboration between @arc-em.bsky.social, @penarc.bsky.social & @arc-gm.bsky.social arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/arc-store-re... 💫 #ARCimpacts

We’re proud to support a new community project aimed at raising awareness of autoimmune diseases in middle-aged Black women. Launched for #BlackHistoryMonth, it highlights the importance of tailored health research and community engagement. arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-com...

What happens after gestational diabetes? Join us at Phoenix Leicester to explore its long-term impact on women’s health & work. Hear lived experiences, shape better care & policy. In-person event chaired by Dr Elpida Vounzoulaki. @uniofleicester.bsky.social #ESRC @ukri.org

Over the past 6 years, ARCs have hosted: 🗓️ 5,135 events! including more than: 🤝 2,590 involvement events & 🌟 1,180 training and capacity building events ... and registering over 71,000 attendances 🧍🏿🧍🧍🏿‍♀️🧍🏼‍♀️🧍🏽🧍‍♀️ Discover our work: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫 #ARCimpacts

🍰 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... 💫

A programme helping offer personalised support for people living with severe mental illness, improves health & wellbeing & is estimated to save the NHS £895 a year per patient www.arc-nt.nihr.ac.uk/research/evi... 💫 #ARCimpacts @ucl.ac.uk @england.nhs.uk @arc-em.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social

Pleased to say I’m one of the postdoctoral fellows who have benefitted from @nihrarcs.bsky.social programme to build capacity in #Dementia research @arcwessex.bsky.social #ARCimpacts @arc-em.bsky.social arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/research/exp...

We’re proud to share that our Director, Professor Kamlesh Khunti, delivered the prestigious William Harvey Lecture at @qmul.bsky.social's #WilliamHarveyDay. His keynote called for inclusive health and care research that represents all communities An inspiring vision for a healthier future.

ARC East Midlands has secured new NIHR funding to drive pioneering applied health research, improving care and outcomes for people across the region and beyond. Starting April 2026, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust will proudly host this collaboration. Read more: tinyurl.com/32bvxkyy

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Our latest blog highlights the challenges young people face when admitted to inpatient mental health care far from home, and introduces new resources designed to improve the CAMHS admissions process. Read the full blog: 🔗 tinyurl.com/2d2dmpjn

📢 Join us for a vital webinar on improving childhood admissions to mental health units! 🗓️ 4 Nov 2025 | 🕛 12 - 1pm Featuring new resources to support young people, families & healthcare professionals. Full story: tinyurl.com/yv838w92 Register here: tinyurl.com/sddh48n2

Congratulations to @rachyk77.bsky.social on winning the Best Poster Presentation Award at the British Society of Physical & Rehab Medicine Conference - so well deserved! 🎉👏 Rachel’s research is helping to advance care for children with brain injuries. Learn more: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/impact/advan...