NIHR ARC East Midlands
@arc-em.bsky.social
The NIHR ARC East Midlands is one of 15 ARCs (@nihrarcs.bsky.social) supporting applied health and care research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihr.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
Her dual perspective shows why authentic voices matter.
Read her story:
🔗 tinyurl.com/bdf6mdp4
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
Her dual perspective shows why authentic voices matter.
Read her story:
🔗 tinyurl.com/bdf6mdp4
🔍 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-...
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-...
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🔍 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-...
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...
She will present evidence on the Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme and its impact.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/notting...
November 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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...
She will present evidence on the Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme and its impact.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/notting...
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
📑 “Knowing Where You Are Going” guidance
✅ “Far Away from Home” checklist
🗓️ 4 Nov | 12 - 1pm
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/sddh48n2 @nihrarcs.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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
📑 “Knowing Where You Are Going” guidance
✅ “Far Away from Home” checklist
🗓️ 4 Nov | 12 - 1pm
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/sddh48n2 @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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.
His keynote called for inclusive health and care research that represents all communities
An inspiring vision for a healthier future.
October 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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.
His keynote called for inclusive health and care research that represents all communities
An inspiring vision for a healthier future.
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
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
October 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
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
🗓️ 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
October 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📢 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
🗓️ 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...
Rachel’s research is helping to advance care for children with brain injuries.
Learn more:
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/impact/advan...
October 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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...
Rachel’s research is helping to advance care for children with brain injuries.
Learn more:
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/impact/advan...
Our September newsletter is out! 🍂
🔹 Tackling inequalities in the Midlands
🔹 Resources on CAMHS inpatient admissions
🔹 Video series on multiple long-term conditions
🔹 Falls prevention policy briefings
🔹 Neurodiversity in research
Read here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/arcem-sept25
🔹 Tackling inequalities in the Midlands
🔹 Resources on CAMHS inpatient admissions
🔹 Video series on multiple long-term conditions
🔹 Falls prevention policy briefings
🔹 Neurodiversity in research
Read here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/arcem-sept25
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Our September newsletter is out! 🍂
🔹 Tackling inequalities in the Midlands
🔹 Resources on CAMHS inpatient admissions
🔹 Video series on multiple long-term conditions
🔹 Falls prevention policy briefings
🔹 Neurodiversity in research
Read here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/arcem-sept25
🔹 Tackling inequalities in the Midlands
🔹 Resources on CAMHS inpatient admissions
🔹 Video series on multiple long-term conditions
🔹 Falls prevention policy briefings
🔹 Neurodiversity in research
Read here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/arcem-sept25
📰 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
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
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
📰 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
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
Who’s responsible for #FallsPrevention?
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Who’s responsible for #FallsPrevention?
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
The answer is complex – but our research shows what works.
Explore practical insights and download the FaME toolkit to help implement change locally!
Read the full blog:
🔗 tinyurl.com/2ujnch97
🗓️ Join our webinar to learn how the new “Knowing Where You Are Going” guidance and “Far Away from Home” checklist are helping make CAMHS inpatient admissions clearer and more supportive for young people and families.
Register now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-rese...
Register now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-rese...
September 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🗓️ Join our webinar to learn how the new “Knowing Where You Are Going” guidance and “Far Away from Home” checklist are helping make CAMHS inpatient admissions clearer and more supportive for young people and families.
Register now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-rese...
Register now:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-rese...
This #FallsPreventionWeek, we're spotlighting why falls prevention should be everyone's priority!
Professor Elizabeth Orton’s latest blog explores who commissions services and what actually works.
Read the full blog here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/34d67ddb
Professor Elizabeth Orton’s latest blog explores who commissions services and what actually works.
Read the full blog here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/34d67ddb
September 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This #FallsPreventionWeek, we're spotlighting why falls prevention should be everyone's priority!
Professor Elizabeth Orton’s latest blog explores who commissions services and what actually works.
Read the full blog here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/34d67ddb
Professor Elizabeth Orton’s latest blog explores who commissions services and what actually works.
Read the full blog here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/34d67ddb
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Ellen Hopwood on successfully completing her PhD at the University of Leicester!
Her research focused on improving self-management support for patients living with multiple long-term conditions.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/ellen-h...
Her research focused on improving self-management support for patients living with multiple long-term conditions.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/ellen-h...
September 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Ellen Hopwood on successfully completing her PhD at the University of Leicester!
Her research focused on improving self-management support for patients living with multiple long-term conditions.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/ellen-h...
Her research focused on improving self-management support for patients living with multiple long-term conditions.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/ellen-h...
We’re hiring! Join our @ARC_EM team to support vital health and care research programmes aimed at improving patient outcomes.
🔹 NIHR Programme Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
🔹 Global Health Research Centre Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
🔹 NIHR Programme Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
🔹 Global Health Research Centre Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
August 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re hiring! Join our @ARC_EM team to support vital health and care research programmes aimed at improving patient outcomes.
🔹 NIHR Programme Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
🔹 Global Health Research Centre Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
🔹 NIHR Programme Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
🔹 Global Health Research Centre Administrator
👉 jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/12...
Two new policy briefings – FaME and Action Falls – have been shared with decision makers ahead of #FallsPrevention Awareness Week.
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Two new policy briefings – FaME and Action Falls – have been shared with decision makers ahead of #FallsPrevention Awareness Week.
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
These briefings offer practical guidance for policymakers to support care and reduce falls among older people.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/prevent... @arcwessex.bsky.social
Patient and public involvement can shape better health research – but it’s still rare in many BMJ Open systematic reviews from 2024.
Our Data2Health interns explore why and share their findings in this month’s blog.
Read here:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/experie... #PPI @proflauragray.bsky.social
Our Data2Health interns explore why and share their findings in this month’s blog.
Read here:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/experie... #PPI @proflauragray.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Patient and public involvement can shape better health research – but it’s still rare in many BMJ Open systematic reviews from 2024.
Our Data2Health interns explore why and share their findings in this month’s blog.
Read here:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/experie... #PPI @proflauragray.bsky.social
Our Data2Health interns explore why and share their findings in this month’s blog.
Read here:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/experie... #PPI @proflauragray.bsky.social
Join the EXPAND team for a free, interactive lunchtime webinar on supporting ethnic minority youth and families to access support for neurodevelopmental healthcare.
🗓️ 9 Dec | 🕧 12:30-13:30 | 💻 Online
Register:
🔗 institutemh.org.uk/events/event...
🗓️ 9 Dec | 🕧 12:30-13:30 | 💻 Online
Register:
🔗 institutemh.org.uk/events/event...
August 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Join the EXPAND team for a free, interactive lunchtime webinar on supporting ethnic minority youth and families to access support for neurodevelopmental healthcare.
🗓️ 9 Dec | 🕧 12:30-13:30 | 💻 Online
Register:
🔗 institutemh.org.uk/events/event...
🗓️ 9 Dec | 🕧 12:30-13:30 | 💻 Online
Register:
🔗 institutemh.org.uk/events/event...
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Kristelle Craven on passing her PhD viva at University of Nottingham!
Her research focused on developing a digital toolkit to support #stroke survivors and employers plan and manage return to work after a stroke.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/kristel...
Her research focused on developing a digital toolkit to support #stroke survivors and employers plan and manage return to work after a stroke.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/kristel...
August 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Kristelle Craven on passing her PhD viva at University of Nottingham!
Her research focused on developing a digital toolkit to support #stroke survivors and employers plan and manage return to work after a stroke.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/kristel...
Her research focused on developing a digital toolkit to support #stroke survivors and employers plan and manage return to work after a stroke.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/kristel...
What drives research that delivers real change?
🤝 Collaboration
📊 Evidence at the centre
📝 Early planning for impact
These ingredients, spotlighted at NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Health Inequalities Conference, are explored in our latest blog.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/recipe-...
🤝 Collaboration
📊 Evidence at the centre
📝 Early planning for impact
These ingredients, spotlighted at NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Health Inequalities Conference, are explored in our latest blog.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/recipe-...
July 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM
What drives research that delivers real change?
🤝 Collaboration
📊 Evidence at the centre
📝 Early planning for impact
These ingredients, spotlighted at NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Health Inequalities Conference, are explored in our latest blog.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/recipe-...
🤝 Collaboration
📊 Evidence at the centre
📝 Early planning for impact
These ingredients, spotlighted at NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Health Inequalities Conference, are explored in our latest blog.
arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/recipe-...
🔓 Unlock your research potential
Learn about the East Midlands NIHR Health and Care Professional Internship 2025-2026!
Webinar: 16 July, 1-3pm
For NHS, social care & public health professionals (excl. doctors/dentists)
🔗 Join: tinyurl.com/22r42tpa
📩 nuhnt.eminternship@nhs.net
Learn about the East Midlands NIHR Health and Care Professional Internship 2025-2026!
Webinar: 16 July, 1-3pm
For NHS, social care & public health professionals (excl. doctors/dentists)
🔗 Join: tinyurl.com/22r42tpa
📩 nuhnt.eminternship@nhs.net
July 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🔓 Unlock your research potential
Learn about the East Midlands NIHR Health and Care Professional Internship 2025-2026!
Webinar: 16 July, 1-3pm
For NHS, social care & public health professionals (excl. doctors/dentists)
🔗 Join: tinyurl.com/22r42tpa
📩 nuhnt.eminternship@nhs.net
Learn about the East Midlands NIHR Health and Care Professional Internship 2025-2026!
Webinar: 16 July, 1-3pm
For NHS, social care & public health professionals (excl. doctors/dentists)
🔗 Join: tinyurl.com/22r42tpa
📩 nuhnt.eminternship@nhs.net
We're delighted to announce our latest Pre-Application Support Fellowships have been awarded!
Congratulations to the nine researchers taking the next step in their careers with dedicated support from @arc-em.bsky.social.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/fellows...
Congratulations to the nine researchers taking the next step in their careers with dedicated support from @arc-em.bsky.social.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/fellows...
July 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We're delighted to announce our latest Pre-Application Support Fellowships have been awarded!
Congratulations to the nine researchers taking the next step in their careers with dedicated support from @arc-em.bsky.social.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/fellows...
Congratulations to the nine researchers taking the next step in their careers with dedicated support from @arc-em.bsky.social.
Read more:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/fellows...
🎙️ New #ChronicConversations episode!
The NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) spotlights the #GHRCSymposium2025.
Learn how UK, India & Nepal experts are building research skills, empowering communities & tackling MLTC together.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7np5s24
The NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) spotlights the #GHRCSymposium2025.
Learn how UK, India & Nepal experts are building research skills, empowering communities & tackling MLTC together.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7np5s24
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🎙️ New #ChronicConversations episode!
The NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) spotlights the #GHRCSymposium2025.
Learn how UK, India & Nepal experts are building research skills, empowering communities & tackling MLTC together.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7np5s24
The NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) spotlights the #GHRCSymposium2025.
Learn how UK, India & Nepal experts are building research skills, empowering communities & tackling MLTC together.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7np5s24
Are you aged 18-80 and from a South Asian or African/Caribbean background living with a long-term health condition?
Share your experiences as part of a #PhD study exploring health within diverse communities.
✉️ Email Zara Kayani: ZK74@LE.AC.UK
@ashrouten.com @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
Share your experiences as part of a #PhD study exploring health within diverse communities.
✉️ Email Zara Kayani: ZK74@LE.AC.UK
@ashrouten.com @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Are you aged 18-80 and from a South Asian or African/Caribbean background living with a long-term health condition?
Share your experiences as part of a #PhD study exploring health within diverse communities.
✉️ Email Zara Kayani: ZK74@LE.AC.UK
@ashrouten.com @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
Share your experiences as part of a #PhD study exploring health within diverse communities.
✉️ Email Zara Kayani: ZK74@LE.AC.UK
@ashrouten.com @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller women often face unique barriers to accessing healthcare, including discrimination and stigma.
Our blog explores these challenges and the importance of culturally sensitive support.
📝 Read the blog: tinyurl.com/4uw77rh2
#GRTHM @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
Our blog explores these challenges and the importance of culturally sensitive support.
📝 Read the blog: tinyurl.com/4uw77rh2
#GRTHM @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller women often face unique barriers to accessing healthcare, including discrimination and stigma.
Our blog explores these challenges and the importance of culturally sensitive support.
📝 Read the blog: tinyurl.com/4uw77rh2
#GRTHM @ethnichealthres.bsky.social
Our blog explores these challenges and the importance of culturally sensitive support.
📝 Read the blog: tinyurl.com/4uw77rh2
#GRTHM @ethnichealthres.bsky.social