PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula)
@penarc.bsky.social
One of 15 Applied Research Collaborations (@nihrarcs.bsky.social) funded by (@nihr.bsky.social).
We support applied health & care research across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and beyond.
More from us: linktr.ee/nihrpenarc
We support applied health & care research across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and beyond.
More from us: linktr.ee/nihrpenarc
We’re hosting a Pop-Up Research Café in Plymouth on 7 Nov 11am-2pm!
A relaxed space for researchers + community members to talk ideas, share projects, and build partnerships.
📍Methodist Central Hall, PL1 1BA
Questions? As Susanne at s.hughes@exeter.ac.uk
A relaxed space for researchers + community members to talk ideas, share projects, and build partnerships.
📍Methodist Central Hall, PL1 1BA
Questions? As Susanne at s.hughes@exeter.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We’re hosting a Pop-Up Research Café in Plymouth on 7 Nov 11am-2pm!
A relaxed space for researchers + community members to talk ideas, share projects, and build partnerships.
📍Methodist Central Hall, PL1 1BA
Questions? As Susanne at s.hughes@exeter.ac.uk
A relaxed space for researchers + community members to talk ideas, share projects, and build partnerships.
📍Methodist Central Hall, PL1 1BA
Questions? As Susanne at s.hughes@exeter.ac.uk
What a day at the Making Sense of Health Research Workshop💡
A big thanks to everyone who joined us at Buckfast Abbey to learn, share, and make sense of the evidence behind good health and social care decisions.
#HealthResearch #EvidenceInPractice #NIHR
A big thanks to everyone who joined us at Buckfast Abbey to learn, share, and make sense of the evidence behind good health and social care decisions.
#HealthResearch #EvidenceInPractice #NIHR
October 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
What a day at the Making Sense of Health Research Workshop💡
A big thanks to everyone who joined us at Buckfast Abbey to learn, share, and make sense of the evidence behind good health and social care decisions.
#HealthResearch #EvidenceInPractice #NIHR
A big thanks to everyone who joined us at Buckfast Abbey to learn, share, and make sense of the evidence behind good health and social care decisions.
#HealthResearch #EvidenceInPractice #NIHR
Had a great time at the NIHR Exeter CRF Open Evening!
We really enjoyed chatting with the public and sharing our work in clinical research.
Big thanks to the Exeter CRF team for organising. Events like this really show the value of community engagement.
#ExeterCRF #ClinicalResearch #PenARC #NIHR
We really enjoyed chatting with the public and sharing our work in clinical research.
Big thanks to the Exeter CRF team for organising. Events like this really show the value of community engagement.
#ExeterCRF #ClinicalResearch #PenARC #NIHR
October 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Had a great time at the NIHR Exeter CRF Open Evening!
We really enjoyed chatting with the public and sharing our work in clinical research.
Big thanks to the Exeter CRF team for organising. Events like this really show the value of community engagement.
#ExeterCRF #ClinicalResearch #PenARC #NIHR
We really enjoyed chatting with the public and sharing our work in clinical research.
Big thanks to the Exeter CRF team for organising. Events like this really show the value of community engagement.
#ExeterCRF #ClinicalResearch #PenARC #NIHR
An inspiring day exploring how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of service design. Thanks to speakers, contributors & all who joined.
Stay tuned for further reflections.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Stay tuned for further reflections.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An inspiring day exploring how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of service design. Thanks to speakers, contributors & all who joined.
Stay tuned for further reflections.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Stay tuned for further reflections.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
💬 Panel underway: Experts from research, frontline services & lived experience share how we can embed diverse survivor voices authentically.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
💬 Panel underway: Experts from research, frontline services & lived experience share how we can embed diverse survivor voices authentically.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
🩺 Dr Sandi Dheensa (@bristoluni.bsky.social) - Healthcare professionals also experience domestic abuse - but face unique barriers to leaving & seeking support.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🩺 Dr Sandi Dheensa (@bristoluni.bsky.social) - Healthcare professionals also experience domestic abuse - but face unique barriers to leaving & seeking support.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
🤝 “Anyone can experience domestic abuse, and our experience is affected by our identities” – Nikki Kelly touches on @safelives.bsky.social authentic voice principles, co-created with survivors.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🤝 “Anyone can experience domestic abuse, and our experience is affected by our identities” – Nikki Kelly touches on @safelives.bsky.social authentic voice principles, co-created with survivors.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
“Lived experience matters because...if you are designing services...without people who are using them, you're going to miss the mark”– Jackie Gilbank from DA Commissioner.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
“Lived experience matters because...if you are designing services...without people who are using them, you're going to miss the mark”– Jackie Gilbank from DA Commissioner.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Jessica Privilege from DA Commissioner sets out the role of Domestic Abuse Commissioner and current priorities.
Health has a vital role in recognising & responding to abuse, but more needs to be done.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Health has a vital role in recognising & responding to abuse, but more needs to be done.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Jessica Privilege from DA Commissioner sets out the role of Domestic Abuse Commissioner and current priorities.
Health has a vital role in recognising & responding to abuse, but more needs to be done.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Health has a vital role in recognising & responding to abuse, but more needs to be done.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Now into reflections & Q&A - a space for sharing thoughts, questions and learning together on how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of domestic abuse service design.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Now into reflections & Q&A - a space for sharing thoughts, questions and learning together on how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of domestic abuse service design.
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Loving the 🎨 live illustration capturing today’s discussions - a powerful way to see survivor voices and ideas visualised in real time.
Can't wait to see the final version!
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Can't wait to see the final version!
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Loving the 🎨 live illustration capturing today’s discussions - a powerful way to see survivor voices and ideas visualised in real time.
Can't wait to see the final version!
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Can't wait to see the final version!
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
🛠️ Practical tips on doing involvement well from lived experience voices, on:
✔️ Being trauma-informed
✔️ Building support systems
✔️ Promoting involvement
✔️ Empowering members
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
✔️ Being trauma-informed
✔️ Building support systems
✔️ Promoting involvement
✔️ Empowering members
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🛠️ Practical tips on doing involvement well from lived experience voices, on:
✔️ Being trauma-informed
✔️ Building support systems
✔️ Promoting involvement
✔️ Empowering members
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
✔️ Being trauma-informed
✔️ Building support systems
✔️ Promoting involvement
✔️ Empowering members
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
📢 We’re live at today’s PenARC, @arcnenc.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social workshop on putting lived experience at the heart of domestic abuse service design.
A day of 🛠️ tools, 🎓 training & powerful 💬 voices.
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
A day of 🛠️ tools, 🎓 training & powerful 💬 voices.
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
October 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📢 We’re live at today’s PenARC, @arcnenc.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social workshop on putting lived experience at the heart of domestic abuse service design.
A day of 🛠️ tools, 🎓 training & powerful 💬 voices.
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
A day of 🛠️ tools, 🎓 training & powerful 💬 voices.
#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse
Powerful conversations today at the Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Collaboration Event in London, celebrating how #PPIE strengthens inclusivity and impact in dementia research.
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch
September 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Powerful conversations today at the Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Collaboration Event in London, celebrating how #PPIE strengthens inclusivity and impact in dementia research.
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch
We’re in London today for PenARC’s Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Celebration event!
A day to celebrate #PPIE, share experiences, and explore how involvement strengthens dementia research.
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch #NIHR
A day to celebrate #PPIE, share experiences, and explore how involvement strengthens dementia research.
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch #NIHR
September 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We’re in London today for PenARC’s Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Celebration event!
A day to celebrate #PPIE, share experiences, and explore how involvement strengthens dementia research.
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch #NIHR
A day to celebrate #PPIE, share experiences, and explore how involvement strengthens dementia research.
@nihr.bsky.social
#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch #NIHR
🎥 Behind the scenes!
We’ve been filming today with Bull & Wolf & @swasft.bsky.social about the impact of PenARC's TXA in Trauma project.
Stay tuned for the full video 👀
🔗 arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro...
We’ve been filming today with Bull & Wolf & @swasft.bsky.social about the impact of PenARC's TXA in Trauma project.
Stay tuned for the full video 👀
🔗 arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro...
September 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🎥 Behind the scenes!
We’ve been filming today with Bull & Wolf & @swasft.bsky.social about the impact of PenARC's TXA in Trauma project.
Stay tuned for the full video 👀
🔗 arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro...
We’ve been filming today with Bull & Wolf & @swasft.bsky.social about the impact of PenARC's TXA in Trauma project.
Stay tuned for the full video 👀
🔗 arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro...
🫶PenARC are so proud to have supported the amazing NOAH project & to see it win the Best Local Project award at the @bapmofficial.bsky.social Gopi Menon Awards!
Well done team! 👶
Read more about the impact of this incredible trial here: bit.ly/41M6zfo
Well done team! 👶
Read more about the impact of this incredible trial here: bit.ly/41M6zfo
September 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🫶PenARC are so proud to have supported the amazing NOAH project & to see it win the Best Local Project award at the @bapmofficial.bsky.social Gopi Menon Awards!
Well done team! 👶
Read more about the impact of this incredible trial here: bit.ly/41M6zfo
Well done team! 👶
Read more about the impact of this incredible trial here: bit.ly/41M6zfo
Great conversations happening at today’s #CommunityRehabResearch showcase in Exeter! Proud to support this event, bringing together AHPs to share knowledge and careers in research. Blog coming soon! #NIHR #RehabilitationResearch
@nihr.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Great conversations happening at today’s #CommunityRehabResearch showcase in Exeter! Proud to support this event, bringing together AHPs to share knowledge and careers in research. Blog coming soon! #NIHR #RehabilitationResearch
@nihr.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social
We’re attending the #RCNresearch2025 today in Exeter, representing PenARC on the @nihr.bsky.social stand. We are excited to showcase our work & show support for nursing-led research across health & care💡
Find us in this sunny spot & find out about our MSE programme, PPIE summer school and more! 🌞
Find us in this sunny spot & find out about our MSE programme, PPIE summer school and more! 🌞
September 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We’re attending the #RCNresearch2025 today in Exeter, representing PenARC on the @nihr.bsky.social stand. We are excited to showcase our work & show support for nursing-led research across health & care💡
Find us in this sunny spot & find out about our MSE programme, PPIE summer school and more! 🌞
Find us in this sunny spot & find out about our MSE programme, PPIE summer school and more! 🌞
We're proud to see the NOAH Project featured by the BBC! 🎥
👶 Fewer hospital stays
💙 Empowered families
💷 £12m/year potential savings for the NHS
Big thanks to Emily & Luna for sharing their story. This is what innovation looks like.
🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#NIHR #NOAHProject
👶 Fewer hospital stays
💙 Empowered families
💷 £12m/year potential savings for the NHS
Big thanks to Emily & Luna for sharing their story. This is what innovation looks like.
🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#NIHR #NOAHProject
August 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
We're proud to see the NOAH Project featured by the BBC! 🎥
👶 Fewer hospital stays
💙 Empowered families
💷 £12m/year potential savings for the NHS
Big thanks to Emily & Luna for sharing their story. This is what innovation looks like.
🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#NIHR #NOAHProject
👶 Fewer hospital stays
💙 Empowered families
💷 £12m/year potential savings for the NHS
Big thanks to Emily & Luna for sharing their story. This is what innovation looks like.
🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#NIHR #NOAHProject
📣 Join the next Ageing Research Café on 12th Sept, 12-12:45 or 12:45-13:30 (online)!
A friendly space to pitch early research ideas with public partners keen to be involved in early research development.
Half-formed ideas welcome!
🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr4a8hd3
A friendly space to pitch early research ideas with public partners keen to be involved in early research development.
Half-formed ideas welcome!
🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr4a8hd3
July 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📣 Join the next Ageing Research Café on 12th Sept, 12-12:45 or 12:45-13:30 (online)!
A friendly space to pitch early research ideas with public partners keen to be involved in early research development.
Half-formed ideas welcome!
🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr4a8hd3
A friendly space to pitch early research ideas with public partners keen to be involved in early research development.
Half-formed ideas welcome!
🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr4a8hd3
What does it take to turn digital ambition into real impact?
At the #SWAIH2025 Annual Meeting, 150+ health data professionals gathered in Exeter to explore the future of AI, secure data environments, and ethical innovation in care.
👉Read event highlights and takeaways here: tinyurl.com/mvma7ats
At the #SWAIH2025 Annual Meeting, 150+ health data professionals gathered in Exeter to explore the future of AI, secure data environments, and ethical innovation in care.
👉Read event highlights and takeaways here: tinyurl.com/mvma7ats
July 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
What does it take to turn digital ambition into real impact?
At the #SWAIH2025 Annual Meeting, 150+ health data professionals gathered in Exeter to explore the future of AI, secure data environments, and ethical innovation in care.
👉Read event highlights and takeaways here: tinyurl.com/mvma7ats
At the #SWAIH2025 Annual Meeting, 150+ health data professionals gathered in Exeter to explore the future of AI, secure data environments, and ethical innovation in care.
👉Read event highlights and takeaways here: tinyurl.com/mvma7ats
📍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 #HealthData
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 #HealthData
July 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
📍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 #HealthData
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 #HealthData
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 exciting projects- and say hi to our super friendly (and adorable!) robotic cat 🤖🐱
@sustainablehrc
Swing by our stand to discover our exciting projects- and say hi to our super friendly (and adorable!) robotic cat 🤖🐱
@sustainablehrc
July 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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 exciting projects- and say hi to our super friendly (and adorable!) robotic cat 🤖🐱
@sustainablehrc
Swing by our stand to discover our exciting projects- and say hi to our super friendly (and adorable!) robotic cat 🤖🐱
@sustainablehrc
☀️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
Great talks so far from PROF Hugh Montgomery & Prof Dan Martin. Looking forward to hearing from Dr Natalie Owen later!
#ClinicalResearch #PenARC
June 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
☀️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
Great talks so far from PROF Hugh Montgomery & Prof Dan Martin. Looking forward to hearing from Dr Natalie Owen later!
#ClinicalResearch #PenARC