NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)

Browse highlights from NIHR ARCs across the country in our July newsletter: mailchi.mp/nihr/july-2025… News, blogs, opportunities, events & more Sign-up here to receive this update monthly: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

Read our joint blog by @SueWoodARCGM, @bellastarling & @charleskod about the Respectful Research Charter. Launched as part of Greater Manchester’s Research Engagement Network to underpin values and collaborative ways of working for research success. 🔗 bit.ly/40oCSAq

🚶‍♀️💼 Movement interventions at work-what works? Our scoping review led by @mark_funnell 168 studies in full-time employees: 🏃‍♂️ 80% focused on physical activity 🪑 17% on ⬇️ sitting 😴 4% on sleep ✅ 85% of activity/sedentary studies showed benefits link.springer.com/article/10.118…

@PollyRadcliffe from @kingsioppn is sharing findings from the Stepping Stones study on best practice & care pathways for perinatal women who are dependent on drugs #csc1001

"We came to see that there were really critical moments in the care patway where access to services made a huge difference to outcomes for women." Polly Radcliffe kcl.ac.uk/research/the-s… @PollyRadcliffe @KingsIoPPN

As the NIHR Mental Health Implementation Network (MHIN) draws to a close, the team have been reflecting on its key achievements and most impactful work. 👇 arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insights/…

Terms like ‘improvement’, ‘evaluation’ & ‘co-design’ can mean different things—even within teams. The SE London Improvement Collab worked with patients & public involvement members to create an accessible #qualityimprovement glossary. Download it here👇 kingsimprovementscience.org/cms-data/resou…

Strong, equitable & respectful partnerships between researchers and #GreaterManchester communities will empower those facing the greatest health challenges to actively participate in & shape research, ultimately leading to fairer health and care. ℹ️👉 bit.ly/4eZk4h7

🎶@ARC_EoE MELODIC study is the UK’s first to co-design and pilot music therapy for reducing distress on NHS dementia wards. With 1⃣3⃣8⃣participants, it shows promise for embedding therapy into routine care. Read more in our latest blog👉arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/new… #DementiaCare

We have published our report, ‘Empowering communities to engage in research across Greater Manchester,’ which provides a snapshot of the impactful work delivered by the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network. Find out more 👇🏼 bit.ly/4m5SWzw

Fantastic blog with lots of ideas of how to scaffold learning in public advisors as co researchers @arc_nwc @NIHRARCs #coproduction #LivedExperience

📣 Live in NW London? Help shape better digital NHS services by sharing your experience💻10–15 min survey Collaboration: @ARC_NWL @ImperialCollege, @NHS_NWL 👉 forms.office.com/e/sfj8UA7SRK 🗞️arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/your-voic… #DigitalHealth #HealthEquity @NIHRARCs @NIHRresearch @ana_luisa_neves

🎉Research Week 2025 programme released🎉 🗓️ 9–12 Sept | 📍 Online & Uni of Sussex Join @ARC_KSS for a week of talks, workshops & networking focused on Building & Mobilising Evidence for Practice 📢 Free & open to all 🎟️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycxprph2 #ARCKSSResearchWeek2025

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone today - in-person and online - to #CSC1001, a conference to rethink support for families involved with children’s social care in the first 1001 days of their child’s life. @Oxford_NDPH @LilacHEquity @kingsmedicine

@AFrazerWicks, Chair of Board of Trustees @FamilyRightsGp is opening the conference and outlining the day. We will hear from people with lived experience, practitioners, researchers & policymakers #CSC1001

"Relationships nurture development and buffer the impact of adversity. But relationships do not happen in a vacuum. Past and current adversity and stress makes it harder for parents to provide sensitive, nurturing care." @salhogg @Earlychildhood #CSC1001

“If you do not know what the needs of parents with learning disabilities and difficulties are, then you cannot taylor the support appropriately.” Prof Katy Burch from Oxford Brookes is outlining her research #CSC1001 @NuffieldFJO nuffieldfjo.org.uk/resource/babie…

We are watching 'Scenes from Lost Mothers',  a new play from @CleanBrk . This performance shines a light on the real experiences of women navigating pregnancy and separation from their babies while in prison. @midwifeteacher @UniofHerts lostmothers.org

As the day comes to a close, we have reconvened to discuss reflections and next steps. "Themes across breakout groups were remarkably similar. We need better connected systems, and understanding that giving families a voice makes things better for everyone." @AFrazerWicks

🧵Greater Manchester is proud to be home to diverse communities, and it is important that this diversity is reflected in the health and care research taking place here. 1/6

Important research from @NIHRresearch @kingsmedicine, Birth Companions + @Oxford_NDPH finding that a third of women who die during or shortly after pregnancy are known to children’s services. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…