PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula)
@Peninsula_ARC
We're PenARC, one of 15 @NIHRresearch Applied Research Collaborations. We support applied health & care research across #Cornwall, #Devon, #Somerset and beyond.
We’re at ‘Shaping the Future of Health: Where Innovation Meets Sustainability’ at the Peter Chalk Centre today! Swing by our stand to discover our latest work- and say hi to our super friendly (and adorable!) robotic cat 🤖🐱 @SustainableHRC

Great to see the BRUSH project featured in the NIHR Annual Report! 🪥 Led by PenARC and @NIHR_ARC_YH , BRUSH supports better implementation of supervised toothbrushing to improve children's oral health. 📘 More here: bit.ly/4lSDpCW #NIHR #ChildHealth #OralHealth
Our annual report for 2024/25 has been published today, showcasing the impact of NIHR funded and supported research 🎉 Hear from CEO @LucyChappell2 and find out about some of the ways NIHR research is: ➡️ changing lives ➡️ improving quality of life for people across the nation…
🚨 New blog! How can simulation modelling save Trusts £2 million annually & improve stroke care? One HSMA graduate used Discrete Event Simulation to deliver real-world impact - with no prior coding experience. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3GNtY8X #StrokeCare #HSMA
📣 Save the date! @ARC_West & PenARC are hosting the Implementation Conference UK 2026 in #Bristol, 25 - 26 June. A must-attend for implementation science & healthcare improvement professionals! Stay tuned for programme details & registration info.
Our #ARCseminar concludes with @prof_lindaclare (@Peninsula_ARC @UniofExeter @ExeterMed @DeNPRUExeter) on using creative arts to involve people with #dementia in the largest study of living well with dementia in the UK: idealproject.org.uk Toolkit: livingwithdementiatoolkit.org.uk
📍We’re at Sandy Park for the SWAIH Annual Meeting. Today, top voices in health data, including Dr Jess Morley + more, will explore how we can connect, innovate + build stronger data infrastructure across the SW. 🧠 Big speakers, big ideas - blog coming soon! #SWAIH2025


Explore the July roundup of top stories from all 15 of our @NIHRARCs mailchi.mp/nihr/july-2025… Including the latest research news, resources, blogs, awards, events, training & more from ARCs across the country Join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter
🖥️ We're improving our website at PenARC—and we want your input! 👀 What works? What doesn't? What would help you most? 📢 Take our short survey here 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/XZ2F6D7 💬 Your feedback matters.
Catch up on the 'Exploring lived experience with creative arts' national @NIHRARCs #ARCseminar: arc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/news/NEWS… 🎭🎤🖌️ With: 🔹@carolin_sanders @ARC_GM_ 🔹@ProfLakhanpaul @arc_nt 🔹@midwifeteacher @ARC_EoE 🔹@EthnicHealthRes @ARC_EM Next event:…
🎥✨ From research to real-world impact! We’ve captured highlights from our recent child & maternal health event in a new blog and short video. Find out about what made the day so powerful. 📖 Blog: tinyurl.com/2vvu2tew ▶️ Video: tinyurl.com/ytvhkxzr #ChildHealthImpact2025
📢 Dr Catherine Alexander (PenARC Dementia Research Fellow) is researching awareness in people with dementia. If you're involved in dementia care (as a professional or informal carer), please consider completing this short survey 🧠🔗 bit.ly/Aware4k8NMRL
Join our #ARCseminar on 9 July on 'Creative arts for dementia' 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-art… Includes short talks exploring research on the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with #dementia in…
Don't miss the final #ARCseminar of 2025 Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia eventbrite.com/e/creative-art… Short talks explore the impact of music therapy, singing & dancing interventions for people with dementia & using creative arts to involve people with dementia in research
🚀 Great start to the #HSMA6 showcase! 🗣️ Heath Macdonald on cutting assessment waits 📊 Helena Robinson on length of stay & 12hr admission waits 💡 Clinicians embedding data science in care More to come this afternoon! 👀 @PenCHORD_UoE

Great to see such strong engagement yesterday on Adult Virtual Wards at #NIHRHaH2025! 📢 Day 2 is about to kick off, shifting focus to Children & Young People in Hospital at Home and Virtual Wards. Follow @NIHR_ARC_YH updates.
Day 1 of #NIHRHaH2025 is underway in Leeds! Prof. Sue Mason opened this 2-day event on Hospital at Home, hosted by ARC-GM, @NIHR_ARC_YH, & the @UKHaHSoc Today's focus is Adult H@H and the research behind service delivery and implementation. #VirtualWards
📢 Interested in prevention and tackling health inequalities? Royal Devon Health Equity Symposium on 10/07 in Exeter brings together NHS, public health, VCSE & community voices to explore practical action across systems. 🎟️ Sign up (places limited!): eventbrite.com/e/royal-devon-…
☀️We’re at the Plymouth Clinical Research Showcase today! Come say hellos, chat all things research & grab a sweet🍬 Great talks so far from PROF Hugh Montgomery & Prof Dan Martin. Looking forward to hearing from Dr Natalie Owen later! #ClinicalResearch #PenARC

🎉That’s a wrap on #ChildHealthImpact2025! 👏 Thank you to everyone who joined, contributed, & challenged us to do better for CYP & families. 🔍 Learn more about the research here: bit.ly/4jZJa0n 📌Stay tuned for highlights & resources. @NIHRresearch

Prof Stuart Logan is chairing a lively panel of experts on putting evidence into practice. Reflections so far include: 📤 Think outside the box 👭Collaborate ✅ Learn from what works 👩💼Build relationships with policy makers #ChildHealthImpact2025
