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📢Out now - our November newsletter includes:

🔸Highlights from our annual public involvement events & recent maternity conference

🔸A new project exploring how care coordinator roles are developing within integrated care systems

🔸Events, blogs + more

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Graphic for the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London November Newsletter. The left side features geometric shapes, the NIHR logo, and the text ‘November Newsletter’ on a dark blue background. On the right, a photo shows a group of people seated at an event, smiling and clapping, framed within a red and blue diamond-shaped border
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Over 100 local people, researchers, healthcare professionals and others explored how collaborative health and social care research can be strengthened across London at our annual Active Involvement in Research events. #AIRD25

Catch up with highlights of the day 👇

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A split-screen graphic. On the left, a blue background features the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) logo and a large quotation mark icon, followed by a quote about the importance of involving people in research. On the right, a photo shows a bright, modern indoor event space where groups of people are standing and sitting at tables, talking and networking.
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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New research will examine the nature of new care coordinator roles and how they are working in practice within integrated health and care systems. 👇

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A graphic from NIHR ARC South London. Text on a blue background reads: "Care coordinators support people - often those with long-term conditions or frailty - to access the right care. They link teams, coordinate services and advocate for individuals. This project will explore how these roles are developing within integrated health and care systems." There is a photo of an older man talking to a healthcare professional.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Our recent conference brought together researchers, policymakers, community partners and practitioners to explore holistic approaches to tackling health inequalities in maternity and perinatal mental health and care.

Catch up with the day's key takeaways 👇

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A graphic for ARC South London. It shows peer researcher Abigail Mensah speaking into a microphone at a podium on a purple background with decorative white shapes around her. Beside her is a large quote box containing the text: ‘This project was like a family. I have experienced true growth from being part of this peer research. Your voice can be heard and it [research] can be done effectively.’
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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You can now register your place for our final Knowledge Exchange Event, which will take place in January 2026. 👇

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A graphic from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. Text on a blue background reads: "Knowledge Exchange Event 2026: Doing inclusive applied health and care research in turbulent times. Join us for our final event, where we will be deepening our focus on building inclusive research and valuing different kinds of knowledge. Who should attend? Public members, researchers, health and social care practitioners, and community partners." Calendar icon with text: Thursday 15 Jan 2026, 10am–2.30pm. The Great Hall, King’s College London, Strand Campus." A red circle reads “Lunch included.” On the right side, a photo shows an audience seated in a lecture room, attentively listening to a speaker.
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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New research finds Black and mixed ethnicity pregnant women, and those living in poorer areas, face more children’s social services involvement.

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Graphic with NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London logo. Quote reads: “Our study found stark differences between pregnant women with and without involvement from children’s social services. While over half of the pregnant women with involvement from social services had risk factors that warranted a referral during pregnancy, it is worrying that for nearly half of them, we could not identify such risk factors.” Kaat De Backer, NIHR maternity and perinatal research fellow ARC South London. To the right, there is a photo of a pregnant woman in profile, holding her bare belly.
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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This evening we are connecting patients, carers, community members & researchers at our annual Active Involvement in Research online event.

Cherelle Augustine, @arc-nwl.bsky.social engagement coordinator, is sharing why diverse involvement in applied health and care research matters. #AIRD25
Quote graphic from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The quote reads: “There’s no such thing as ‘hard to reach’ – only people too easy to ignore. Inclusion shouldn’t be an afterthought or a token gesture. From the start, ask: how can we involve diverse communities as true partners, shaping and benefiting from the work we do?” Cherelle Augustine, engagement coordinator, ARC Northwest London. The NIHR logo appears at the top left, and abstract geometric shapes decorate the right side on a dark blue background.
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Register for our webinar on Tue 18 Nov, 11am-12pm, where we will be discussing inclusive practices around consent and mental capacity in palliative care research.

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Graphic from the NIHR. Text on a blue background reads: Webinar: Developing inclusive practices around consent and mental capacity in palliative care research. Join experts Dr Caroline Barry (ARC East of England) and Dr Victoria Shepherd (Cardiff University) as they explore the ethical, legal and practical challenges of research involving people with impaired capacity in this latest session from the NIHR ARC Palliative and End of Life Care National Leadership. Microsoft Teams: Tue 18th Nov 11am-12pm" There is an image of a researcher out of focus speaking to an older person.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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A two-year project will evaluate how implementing Advance Choice Documents in an NHS mental health setting can support service users to plan ahead and have more say in their care.

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Text on a dark blue background reads: NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. "Advance Choice Documents record a person’s mental healthcare preferences, made while they have capacity, in collaboration with their mental health team, carers or advocates. This two-year project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of their implementation in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust." There is a graphic of documents and a yellow folder.
November 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Read more about our research exploring the experiences of women who give birth under general anaesthetic arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

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A slide featuring quotes from women with experience of caesarean section with general anaesthetic (GACS) and the following information: Black women more likely to have a GACS compared to White women Increased risk of postnatal depression, impaired bonding and negative birth experience
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Fantastic panel discussion with Brooklyn Masters, expert by experience, Kirsty Kitchen Director @birthcompanions.bsky.social and Maria Viner, CEO Mothers for Mothers #holisticmaternity
Pictured Brooklyn Masters, expert by experience, Kirsty Kitchen Director @BirthCompanions and Maria Viner, CEO Mothers for Mothers in a panel discussion chaired by Kaat De Backer #holisticmaternity
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Read about public involvement in the RELAX study, which is testing a form of ‘brain training’ designed to reduce anxiety in pregnant woman and new mothers, here: arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

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November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Key recommendations from the Effectiveness and Implementation of Maternal Mental Health Services (ESMI-III) study #holisticmaternity
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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This week, we've been showcasing our impact through 4 powerful case studies.

We close with how our research has contributed to national policy on perinatal mental health and maternity care. #ARCImpacts

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Image split into two sections. On the left, a dark blue background with the NIHR logo and white text that reads: "NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London One in four women experience mental illness during pregnancy and up to one year after birth. Our research has: • Informed the development and delivery of the Maternal Mental Health Service programme. • Highlighted the need for new training to embed psychological support into maternity care in partnership with the Centre for Child and Family Justice." On the right, a photo of a pregnant woman sitting and holding her belly, looking downward. In the top-right corner of the photo, the word "IMPACT" is written in large red handwritten-style letters inside a red rectangular border.
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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This week, we’re highlighting our impact through 4 powerful case studies.

Today, find out how we have helped to improve health outcomes for women and babies at higher risk of complications during pregnancy and birth. #ARCImpacts

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The graphic is split into two halves. On the left, a dark blue background with white and light blue text reads: NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London Our research showed that women who had midwifery continuity of care were: • 19% less likely to lose their baby before 24 weeks • 24% less likely to lose their baby overall • 16% less likely to have premature baby" On the right side of the graphic is a photo of a woman breastfeeding a baby. Above the photo, the word "IMPACT" is written in bold red hand-drawn font within a red outlined box.
October 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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📢 Out now - our October newsletter includes:

🔸New research: group singing reduces symptoms of postnatal depression for up to 6 months

🔸A new project evaluating the implementation of Advance Choice Documents at @maudsleynhs.bsky.social

🔸Events, blogs + more

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October Newsletter from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. Design features blue and coral geometric shapes, with hexagons and a white plus sign. On the right, a smiling woman sings and claps in a group setting.
October 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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This week, we've been showcasing our impact through 4 powerful case studies.

Today, find out about our trial of Alcohol Assertive Outreach Treatment, a program where health professionals support patients in their homes and communities. #ARCImpacts

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A graphic from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. The left side features a dark blue background with white text that reads: "NIHR | Applied Research Collaboration South London Our clinical trial of Alcohol Assertive Outreach Treatment (AAOT) showed highly promising results. The program: • Reduced hospital admissions by 50% • Improved quality of life and reduced drinking among participants after 1 year • Saved £10,470 per patient, with a return on investment of £3.34 for every £1 spent" On the right side of the image, there is a photo a young woman talking supportively to an older person with the word 'IMPACT' on top
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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#AIRD25 attendees have been deep in discussions in breakout groups, sharing practical knowledge before feeding back to the main group.

Now, the space is buzzing as participants network during the final part of our day – a productive setting for connecting and shaping future research involvement.
Savi Hensman feeds back to the main group Attendees networking in conference space
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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A big thank you to our speakers, Dr Natasha Curran, Rashmi Kumar, Dr Jane Stafford & @gjsathyamoorthy.bsky.social, for your warm welcome and valuable insights into involving people in health and care research and engaging London’s diverse communities. #AIRD25

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Ganesh Sathyamoorthy delivering the second talk on effectively engaging with our diverse communities Ganesh Sathyamoorthy delivering the second talk on effectively engaging with our diverse communities
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Good morning from The Foundry, where our annual involvement event is underway!

We’re excited to welcome attendees to Active Involvement in Research 2025, a day of reflecting on achievements & sharing learning to help shape future applied health & care research in London #AIRD25
Attendees arriving at the conference Dr Jane Stafford giving the opening talk
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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To mark six years of ARC South London, we’re sharing 4 powerful case studies this week.

First up: discover how we’ve helped improve support for families with children’s social care involvement during pregnancy & the first two years of life. #ARCImpacts

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Image split into two sections. On the left, a dark blue background with white and red text reads: NIHR | Applied Research Collaboration South London Our research: Found that ⅓ of women who died during or after pregnancy were known to children’s social care services, highlighting the need for more trauma-informed care Generated significant media interest and has been presented to policymakers at NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care" On the right side, a close-up photograph shows an adult holding a baby's hand. In the top-right corner of the image, the word "IMPACT" is handwritten in red inside a box.
October 27, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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There is still time to register for our webinar on Wed 28 Oct, 11am-12pm, where we will be discussing palliative and end-of-life care for people with neurodegenerative conditions. 👇

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Image contains the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) logo and the following text: "Webinar: Palliative and end-of-life care for people with neurodegenerative conditions" Hear from leading experts including Professors Jan Oyebode, Karen Windle and Catherine Evans, alongside Research Fellow Andy Bradshaw and Impact Manager Emily Adams. Together, they’ll delve into the complexities and considerations surrounding care in this latest session from the NIHR ARC Palliative and End of Life Care National Leadership. Microsoft Teams Weds 29th Oct 11am–12pm Below the text is a photo of a smiling female caregiver leaning down to speak with an older man sitting in a wheelchair.
October 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Public members recommend a new, innovative induction process for incoming #PPI members at a discussion led by the Cicely Saunders Institute and the Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Faculty Inclusive Research and Education Practices Project. 👇

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London logo and King’s College London logo. Quote: ‘Participants raised a new and innovative idea during the discussion: introducing a staged induction process for new patient and public involvement (PPI) members. The aim is to ensure new members feel supported, guided and confident when joining a PPI, community or research project.’ Dr Sarah Crabtree, Public Involvement Coordinator, Cicely Saunders Institute (CSI), King’s College London (KCL). Graphic of three people with a speech bubble above them.
October 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Join the Dementia Community Research Network’s workshop to co-design a guide that will help more people take part in #dementia research. 👇#PPI

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Text on a light blue background reads: 'People with dementia and their families bring vital insight into what makes research truly accessible and relevant. Join a workshop to co-design a guide that will help more people take part in dementia research. Your experience matters, and you’ll be reimbursed for your time.' There is an image of two older black people with linked arms. 10 November, 2.00-4.30pm Cicely Saunders Institute, SE5 9RS Contact: dcrn@kcl.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is vital for building an academic career. This course will train you to write and publish research papers efficiently and effectively.

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Writing and publishing a research paper course This 2-day in-person course, designed for early career researchers and PhD students at ARC South London universities, will provide you with essential information for writing and publishing journal research papers effectively. 13 and 20 Nov, 10am-4pm Online
October 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM