Keen to learn about the cutting-edge child & maternal health research from across the ARC network? The scale and scope of this work was showcased at a recent conference in London. We’ve published a new briefing spotlighting this impactful research 👇🏼
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Picture of attendees at an event celebrating the end of the DEM-COMM (Dementia Community) programme in 2026 in Southampton
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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February Newsletter cover for NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London, featuring a smiling Black schoolboy sat at a desk, set within a geometric design on a dark blue background with icons and shapes.
📢Out now - our final newsletter - includes:
🔸Legacy resources: our impact over 6+ years
🔸Blog: examining the educational journey of Black and Minority Ethnic students
🔸Events, blogs, resources + more
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📢Out now - our final involvement newsletter, 'Together in Research' - includes:
🔸Blog: beyond tokenism - lived experience in mental health research
🔸Thanks and farewell from our involvement coordinator
🔸Events, news, blogs, resources + more
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A woman stands at the front of a seminar room giving a presentation to a seated audience. A slide is projected behind her. On the right side of the image, a blue panel with NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London branding features a quote about the need to do research differently, more equitably, and more inclusively, attributed to Josephine Ocloo, senior lecturer at King’s College London and principal investigator.
Over 120 people joined our recent webinar showcasing how peer-research approaches - involving people with lived experience and from diverse backgrounds - can drive more equitable and inclusive research.
Read our round-up and catch up with the recording:
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Up now on our blog: Mary Scarlett, a social care researcher supported by the NIHR SHARE programme, outlines her research examining the educational journey of Black and Minority Ethnic students in London schools.
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On your marks, get set...GROW! 🌱
Applications for our GROW 2026 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth and #addiction early career researchers are now open. 💫
APPLY NOW 👇
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Promotional webinar poster from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. Headline reads “Time for change! Co-producing peer research with diverse communities.” Text explains the webinar will share early findings from ARC South London research led by Dr Josephine Ocloo on developing peer research to increase diversity in participation and involvement. Event details: Thursday, Feb 5, 4–5pm, on Microsoft Teams. On the right is a photo of a two people talking over a notebook.
Just 24 hours left to register for tomorrow's webinar 'Time for change: Co-producing peer research with diverse communities'.
We have over 200 attendees already registered! #PPI
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This is booking up fast - almost 200 people attending so far! If you're thinking of coming & haven't booked yet then do so soon.
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🗞️ Read the February national roundup of top stories from all ARCs across the country:
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Including news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & much more
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January Newsletter cover for NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London, featuring a woman in a hospital bed gently holding a newborn baby, set within a geometric design on a dark blue background with icons and shapes
Out now - our Jan newsletter - includes:
🔸Research: continuous midwifery care reduces pre-term birth risk
🔸Blog: discussing proposals to change how NICE evaluates medicines
🔸Our new knowledge mobilisation webpage
🔸Events, blogs, resources + more
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London graphic featuring a quote from Geeti Kabra, DCRN coordinator and research assistant: “I think the most prominent theme that emerged from the attendees was that public members involved in dementia research should be clearly able to see the impact of the study and their involvement.” On the right is the Dementia Community Research Network logo showing figures in a circle with the text “Connecting communities for better dementia care.”
The Dementia Community Research Network recently hosted a co-production workshop on inclusive research.
Insights will inform a practical guide offering strategies to involve people living with dementia, carers and community partners more effectively in research.
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London graphic featuring a quote about locality-based, community midwifery continuity of care reducing preterm birth and health inequities, attributed to Dr Cristina Fernandez Turienzo of King’s College London, alongside a photo of a mother gently holding her newborn.
Research carried out by ARC South London’s maternity and perinatal mental health theme finds care from community-based midwives reduces the risk of preterm birth by 45%.
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Light blue background graphic with the NIHR: Applied Research Collaboration South London at the top left. Quoted text reads: “Our new site will bring together staff and members of the public to share knowledge and resources. The aim is to help minimise duplication of work and better support others in this space, while making it easier for researchers and communities to connect and collaborate.” Below the quote is a circular headshot of Dr Sarah Crabtree, public involvement coordinator, King’s Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC).
The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care has launched a new website to support inclusive public involvement in research, offering training, resources and events for researchers and communities alike.
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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
A woman walking up a staircase indoors. She appears to be exerting effort and is holding onto the handrail for support.
Breathlessness affects millions worldwide.
Join our webinar on 27 January to learn simple, research-based ways to manage breathlessness and support wellbeing.
Find out more ➡️ shorturl.at/fbmPL
Flyer. Importance of Public Involvement Research Webinar Series. Webinar 4. This webinar will share findings from two evaluations of young people’s advisory groups (YPAGs), both co-produced with young group members. It will highlight lessons for meaningful and inclusive Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) with children and young people (CYP) and explore practical implications for PPIE professionals, researchers and CYP involved in research. Chaired by Dr Stan Papoulias, PPIE research theme lead at NIHR ARC South London. Facilitated by Dr Elspeth Mathie, Inclusive Involvement in Research theme lead at NIHR ARC East of England. Speakers: Dr Louca-Mai Brady, Reader in Youth Involvement and Health; Dr Helen Abnett and Lauren Denyer, Research Fellows, UH; and young members of the Herts YPAG. Who should attend? Anyone who is interested or involved in CYP’s involvement in research, including young people. Tuesday 17th February, 12:00-13:30. Register now!
📣 @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar: Evaluating #PublicInvolvement with children & young people 🌟17/2/26
Presenters incl me, @helenabnett.bsky.social & @hertsypag.bsky.social + hosted by @skourkos.bsky.social & @elspethma.bsky.social
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Cas Lovelock delivering the third presentation
Our final speaker @drsoapsub.bsky.social discussed the extent to which lived experience is truly at the heart of research, policy and service design. “Lived experience is desired in more places than ever, but whose vulnerability is welcome?”
“There are biases and prejudices towards women living with HIV. Pain and side effects are minimised, which can lead to delayed care.” Rebecca Mbewe, 4M Mentor Mothers Network CIC, @qmulfmd.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
The second panel discuss developing solutions for equitable and safer care for women living with HIV.
Our second panel are discussing developing solutions for equitable and safer care for women living with HIV.
“Women make up 1/3 of those living with HIV in the UK buy all too often their voices are missing from research and service design.” Natalie St Clair-Sullivan, @kingsnmpc.bsky.social
Find out more about our research into the long-term health and social outcomes of pregnant women and young children with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF):
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A panel of four women share their reflections
Experts by experience on our first panel are exploring the impact of hostile state policies on maternal and child inequality.
“Treat me like an individual - I am not a case study.” @nihrarcs.bsky.social
Stan Papoulias welcomes attendees to the event
Tusnha Vandrevala welcomes attendees to the event
Today we have come together for our final ever Knowledge Exchange Event: ‘Doing inclusive applied health and care research in turbulent times’.
A warm welcome to everyone: we are looking forward to conversations grounded in lived experience, inclusion and equity in health and social care research.
A flyer showing textual information for a NIHR Policy Research Unit study The text reads: Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story What’s the study about? Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story Researchers from the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences are exploring how integrated care can be improved for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns You can take part if you: • Are aged 18 or over • Have experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or physical inactivity AND • Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or low mood What’s involved? • A 1:1 online interview (up to 60 minutes) • Questions about your experiences with care • A £20 online shopping voucher as a thank you Why take part? Your voice will help shape national recommendations for improving integrated care for hearts and minds. The findings will be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care. Are you interested in taking part? To express interest scan the QR code or click this link Or email us at fani.liapi@beds.ac.uk We’ll send you more information and answer any questions
Have you experienced both cardiovascular disease risk and mental health challenges?
We're keen to hear from you.
We're interviewing people to explore how integrated care can be improved.
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Promotional webinar poster from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. Headline reads “Time for change! Co-producing peer research with diverse communities.” Text explains the webinar will share early findings from ARC South London research led by Dr Josephine Ocloo on developing peer research to increase diversity in participation and involvement. Event details: Thursday, Feb 5, 4–5pm, on Microsoft Teams. On the right is a photo of a diverse group of adults sitting together at a table, smiling and talking over food and drinks in a relaxed, social setting.
Join us for a webinar on how peer research can increase the diversity of participation and involvement in research, making it more accessible and inclusive.
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