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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex
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The Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex is one of 15 @nihrarcs.bsky.social funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihr.bsky.social). We work with our partners, across the region, on applied health & care research
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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

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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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ARC South London's Leadership Academy is gearing up for 2026!

We will open for applications on 6 Oct. You can also attend an online briefing event to find out more about the academy on 8 Oct. 👇

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

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NIHR | Applied Research Collaboration South London NIHR ARC South London Research Leadership Academy 2026 Our annual academy was created as a space for health and social care professionals, researchers, public contributors and PhD students to learn leadership skills and develop their research careers. Now, it is once again opening its doors to applications from individuals across all 15 Applied Research Collaborations and interested public members. Key dates: • Oct 6: Applications open • Oct 8, 1 – 1.30pm: Online briefing session • Jan 14: Programme begins The image includes an illustration of four people helping each other climb an upward staircase shaped like an arrow, symbolizing leadership and growth.
September 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Register now to join our Introduction to Implementation Science Online Module this October

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/imp-sci-module

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Graphic with NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London logo. Heading: “An Introduction to Implementation Science: Online module.” Text: “Implementation science is the study of methods to support the application of evidence and research findings in health and social care policy and practice. This six-week, CPD-accredited module has been created by a team of implementation science experts working at NIHR ARC South London and the University of East Anglia. It is suitable for anyone interested in improving health and social care services.” At the bottom: “Booking now open for course commencing Oct 2026.” On the right side is an illustration of a person with a backpack sitting at a desk, watching an online lecture on a computer screen with charts and a speaker.
September 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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📢Health & social care managers: empower your team's research.

📅 Join @ARC_KSS on 2 Oct, 2-3pm to learn about NIHR Health & Care Professionals Internship Programme.
Mentoring tips, networking, and practical strategies await.
🔗Sign up: tinyurl.com/y3ab75fa
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#NIHRresearch
September 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🚀 Exciting news!

@arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce the second group of Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows in Sussex—driving real-world impact by bridging research & frontline care to improve health outcomes across the region.

Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3bamdsdp
September 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🧰 Community groups in East Sussex are trialling a new evaluation toolkit designed to better measure the impact of their work and identify areas for service improvement 📏

A step forward in supporting local health and care initiatives 🏠

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s38e33s
September 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🚀 @arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Programme in Surrey bridging the gap between research & real-world health & social care 🌎

Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/5b7z2fev

Join our info webinar on 24 Sept 👉 tinyurl.com/2efb7dan
September 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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🔍 A new digital tool is helping spot early signs of psychosis in young adults by analysing routine NHS data.

Earlier detection means earlier support—and better outcomes.

📲 Learn more: tinyurl.com/ysh5xje7
August 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🌱 Ready to grow your research career?

🎓The new NIHR Health & Care Professionals Internship Programme launches this September

💼 Tailored for health & care professionals to develop their research skills in Kent, Surrey & Sussex

Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/y2wje92h
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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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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🌿 In East Surrey, Growing Health Together is uniting GPs, communities & local partners to improve health where it matters most — locally. By focusing on prevention, equity & collaboration, it’s creating real, lasting change.

🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/m2jn8m7c
July 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🎉Research Week 2025 programme released🎉

🗓️ 9–12 Sept | 📍 Online & Uni of Sussex

Join @arckss.bsky.social for a week of talks, workshops & networking focused on Building & Mobilising Evidence for Practice 📢

Free & open to all 🎟️

🔗 tinyurl.com/ycxprph2

#ARCKSSResearchWeek2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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🔓 Unlock the power of co-production

Explore fresh ideas, proven tools, and real impact in our updated guide to co-production for researchers, services and commissioners 📄

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/zzpvjwec

#coproductionweek
July 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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🌟 Sussex launches a new way to support youth mental health!

The #CATALYSTProject trains local link workers & mentors to offer support in familiar spaces.

Partners include:
• Hangleton & Knoll Project
• West Sussex Mind
• YMCA DownsLink Group.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2fx27re9

#YouthMentalHealth
June 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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To support #CareHomeOpenWeek, 3 new FREE resources are now available:

• Quick-start guide
• Step-by-step toolkit
• Poster with top tips

Designed with input from 100+ professionals and residents’ family and friends.

Download here 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6zy64z

#CareHomeOpenWeek
June 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🚀 Ready to turn research into real-world impact?

Join @arckss.bsky.social for our summer symposium where we will look beyond the research to help drive real-world change🌎

📅 Tuesday 1 July
⏲️ 10am - 12pm
🎟️https://tinyurl.com/yffttjzc
June 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Everyone has the power to shape the future of health & care research 🌏

Read about how our Youth Research Partnerships have been empowering young people to become researchers 👉 tinyurl.com/ymu8wzym

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#BePartofResearch
June 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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📢 A new tool from Surrey-DAVIT- is helping agencies share data to tackle domestic abuse more effectively.

Developed by Surrey County Council, evaluated by the University of Surrey, and supported by @ARC_KSS, it could become a national model.

🔗 Find out more: shorturl.at/8wu9W

#DomesticAbuse
June 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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🔍A new study has found that many people living with HIV are willing to share their HIV status for health research—as long as their privacy is protected, and the process is transparent

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/yck34hh8
May 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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🔍 New study reveals that using anonymised medical notes for health research is not only safe—but highly valuable, driving better care while protecting privacy

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/4dr5ycjj
May 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Last year, researchers from University College London & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social brought to light the powerful stories of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia through a moving exhibition 🩷

Discover these journeys & their impact here 👉 tinyurl.com/cm694ddu

#DementiaActionWeek
May 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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As part of #DementiaActionWeek, @arckss.bsky.social Dementia Community Researchers are hosting “Support That Matters”—a powerful exhibition created by people living with dementia, sharing what truly matters to them.

Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/49xzb8d8

#DEMFEST
May 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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🎨 What support matters most to people living with dementia?

Explore powerful stories & art at the "Support That Matters" – Dementia Art Exhibition

📍Whitstable: 21–26 May
💻 Online: 23 May, 12–1pm

Sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/54j8m6e2

#DementiaActionWeek #DEMFEST
May 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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"Research empowers us to make informed decisions, improve practices, and ultimately enhance the quality of care we provide to our communities."

Find out what it's like to #BePartofResearch here 👉 youtu.be/mpiWqpKlo7U 🌏
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May 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Last month, leading voices from adult social care gathered in London for the NPP Networking & Showcase Event 📢

Hosted by @arckss.bsky.social, the event focused on innovation, inclusion & shaping the future of adult social care in the UK 🗺️

More here 👉 tinyurl.com/2vb5yn2a
May 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM