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NIHR ARC West Midlands
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Supporting applied health and care research for local populations in the West Midlands. One of 15 regional @nihr.bsky.social Applied Research Collaborations – @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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Our funding is coming to an end on 31 March 2026, so our final News Blog looks back at some of the many achievements our researchers have made over the years: www.arc-wm.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
A blue sky above UHBFT hospital with sky-writing saying 'Farewell ARC WM'
March 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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The @nihr.bsky.social Children’s Health and Maternity Programme is led by @penarc.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social in collaboration with:@arcnenc.bsky.social,ARC North Thames, @arcnwc.bsky.social, @arc-nwl.bsky.social, @arc-southlondon.bsky.social, @arc-west.bsky.social @arc-wm.bsky.social

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March 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Explore the latest ​roundup of top stories from all our NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country:

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Featuring the latest news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & more

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Picture of attendees at an event celebrating the end of the DEM-COMM (Dementia Community) programme in 2026 in Southampton
March 3, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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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
January 21, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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Our Director, Prof Richard Lilford, is kicking off our NIHR ARC West Midlands celebration event here in Birmingham, sharing the many impacts our researchers and public contributors have made in various aspects of healthcare.
Prof Richard Lilford talking in front of a screen stating 'ARC West Midlands 2019-2026 Celebration Event'
January 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country!
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Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
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What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research. Applied Research Collaborations. Top 25 stories of 2025.
January 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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#ARCadvent day 7️⃣:

Guide for inclusive research

Researchers from @arc-wm.bsky.social worked with members of the public & patients to produce guidance to support researchers in their work with groups underserved by research.

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@unibirmingham.bsky.social @ukri.org
NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research. #ARCadvent Top ARC stories of the year. Day 7: Guide for inclusive research. Picture: Screengrab from video "Guide to engaging groups underserved by research". Illustration of a book and "Engaging with groups underserved by research" text.
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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❄️ Read our final national newsletter of the year!
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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!
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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#ARCadvent day 1️⃣:
The healing power of creative arts

This year, our national #ARCseminar webinar series explored how creative arts can improve both the wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities

▶️ Read more & watch the recordings:
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NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research. #ARCadvent Top ARC stories of the year. Day 1 The healing power of creative arts. Picture: Silhouette of a person singing and dancing
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Clearer #NHS data

@arc-wm.bsky.social evaluated the impact of sessions training staff to use Statistical Process Control charts for clearer data presentation, finding that the process has become a new standard of reporting for hospital trusts.

www.arc-wm.nihr.ac.uk/impact-stati...

💫 #ARCimpacts
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October 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Read the November roundup of top stories, blogs & opportunities from all NIHR Applied Research Collaborations ( #NIHRARCs) across the country

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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) November 2025 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: Comprehensive new guidance for care planning, resources to improve admissions to mental health units for young people and their ...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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🍰 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...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Watch the 2025 national #ARCseminar series exploring the healing power of creative arts:
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Speakers from across the country explored how arts can improve both the wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities.
The healing power of creative arts: National #ARCseminar series ends on a high note
This year, the NIHR ARCs annual national webinar series (#ARCseminar) focussed on the healing power of creative arts. Speakers from across the country explored how the arts can improve both the wellbe...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Explore our September roundup of top stories from all 15 NIHR ARCs across the country:

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Including the latest research news, resources, blogs, opportunities, events, training & more

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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) September 2025 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: The healing power of creative arts, standardised methods for economic evaluation, AI gender bias in social care tools used by ma...
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September 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Catch up on the final national #ARCseminar of 2025!

Creative arts for #dementia care:
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Post NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) ‪@nihrarcs.bsky.social‬ Don't miss the final national #ARCseminar of 2025 Wed 9 July - Creative arts for #dementia eventbrite.com/e/creative-a... 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. NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research #ARCseminar (Picture of people dancing at silent disco from The Centre for Ageing Better's Age-positive image library) ALT June 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM Everybody can reply 21 reposts 4 quotes 21 likes 2 25 Write your reply ‪NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)‬ ‪@nihrarcs.bsky.social‬ · 1mo @stephenlim.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @uhdnhs.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arcnwc.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social ‪NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)‬ ‪@nihrarcs.bsky.social‬ · 1mo @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social @denpruexeter.bsky.social @ukri.org @innov-dementia.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) ‪@nihrarcs.bsky.social‬ Home Explore 1 Notifications Chat Feeds Lists Profile Settings New Post Search Discover Following NIHR ARCs More feeds Trending E.J. Antoni Big Brother Austin Shooting Epstein Case Feedback • Privacy • Terms • Help NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research #ARCseminar (Picture of people dancing at silent disco from The Centre for Ageing Better's Age-positive image library) NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research #ARCseminar (Picture of people dancing at silent disco from The Centre for Ageing Better's Age-positive image library)
August 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Explore the August roundup of top stories from all 15 of our Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs):
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Including the latest research news, resources, blogs, events, training & more from ARCs across the country

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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) August 2025 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: Creative arts for dementia care and involvement, improving child health, benefits of giving patients online access to medical no...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Catch up on the 'Exploring lived experience with creative arts' national #ARCseminar:

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With: @arc-gm.bsky.social ARC North Thames @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arc-em.bsky.social

Next event:
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NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research #ARCseminar Image: Close-up picture of a paintbrush painting bright watercolours
July 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Too many under-18s are still being admitted to adult mental health wards, despite national guidelines.

New research highlights the urgent need for age-appropriate care and better support for young people during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

Read more:
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Research shines a light on challenges of mental health care for under-18s
Young people continue to be admitted to adult mental health wards, prompting experts to call for urgent reforms to improve age-appropriate care.
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May 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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On your marks, get set...GROW! 🌱

Applications for our GROW 2025 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth and #addiction early career researchers are now open. ‍💫

APPLY NOW 👇

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April 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Explore the May roundup of top stories from all 15 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)

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Including the latest research, resources, blogs, awards, events, training & more from ARCs across the country

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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) May 2025 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: New guidance on how to disseminate research findings, trauma-focused CBT resources for professionals supporting children, the Pa...
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May 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Our Research Methods theme, alongside global collaborators, have recently published 2 papers in @lancetgh.bsky.social on primary care in cities in low- and middle-income countries, along with a short video. Links below.
#LMICs #PrimaryCare
lancetgh.bsky.social The Lancet Global Health @lancetgh.bsky.social · Apr 28
A new two-part Series explores primary care access, affordability, and quality in LMIC cities. Please take a look at the papers, or access an engaging summary in this super video.
Paper 1: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Paper 2: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Primary health-care services in low-income and middle-income country cities
YouTube video by The Lancet
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April 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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🗓️ 7 May #ARCseminar

Improving #MentalHealth & wellbeing with creative arts

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Simon Gilbody @arc-yharc.bsky.social
Briana Applewhite @arc-oxtv.bsky.social
Christalla Pithara-McKeown @arc-west.bsky.social
Tony Woods & Ioannis Bakolis @arc-southlondon.bsky.social
NIHR National Institute for Heath and Care Research #ARCseminar
April 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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🎭Theatre can bring research to life. But if the research is on a sensitive subject, it must be produced with care.

🔍Join us on 15 May for a webinar to launch a new how-to guide to co-developed theatre for disseminating research on sensitive subjects.

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Co-developing theatre on sensitive subjects: How-to guide launch
Join us for this webinar to launch a new how-to guide to co-developed theatre as a format for disseminating research on sensitive subjects.
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March 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM