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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 21d

🚨Funding opportunity for Social Workers!

Are you ready to begin or advance your #research career in adult or children's service provision across the East of England?

⚠️Deadline: 31 October 2025

👇Find out more and get in contact with Lida Efstathopoulou via email [email protected]

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 22d

🛒Latest #research shows Norfolk Community Foundation's social supermarkets improves health and communities.

💷For every £1 invested, they generate £6.54 in social value by improving health, reducing stress, and strengthening community ties❗️

📖Read the findings➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎉Happy 20th anniversary to the University of Hertfordshire's
Public Involvement in Research Group (PIRg)!

PIRg has supported @arceastofengland.bsky.social #research by bringing public voices into design, delivery & impact.

📽️Watch the impact of this group➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Aug 18

🍼 Speech & language challenges affect many premature babies. @arceastofengland.bsky.social researchers have launched an innovative resource for neonatal teams & parents, packed with tools, stories & evidence to support early communication.

Read more 👉 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Jul 25

@angusholford.bsky.social @rabe-b.bsky.social @hettieburn.bsky.social @iseressex.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Jul 25

🍟 How do takeaways near schools and homes impact childhood obesity?

Our latest blog explores how local food environments shape children’s health and why addressing them is crucial to preventing future health conditions.

Read more here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚨1 in 4 eligible children in special schools are missing out on free school meals.

An @arceastofengland.bsky.social study worked with families, charities and schools to shape inclusive food strategies.

📢Read more and listen to the one-off podcast here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Jun 18

The @arceastofengland.bsky.social annual showcase is now underway🎉

Our brilliant researchers are sharing how their work is tackling food and mental health inequalities across the region and beyond. We will also hear about the vital role of inclusive public involvement.

Stay tuned! #ARCShowcase2025

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · Jun 15

Community nursing colleagues in the UK - please could you help with our short survey. We have 1300 participants and keen to reach 1400 if we can

Please share too! Survey:
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

@theqicn.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Jun 9

🎟️ There’s still time to grab your virtual ticket to
@arceastofengland.bsky.social Annual Showcase!

This year, we’re sharing research on health inequalities to support our communities and health & care systems.

Sign up now and don't miss out!👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-and...

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · Jun 2

Community nurse? Join us for a 1-hour QICN Research Forum masterclass on using critical appraisal skills to critique a research paper. With the amazing @simonnoahetkind.bsky.social

🆓 10 June 1-2pm - book here:

qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

@theqicn.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social

Research Masterclass: Critical Appraisal Skills - Making the Most of Evidence - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

This free 1-hour workshop will feature Simon Etkind on using critical appraisal skills to critique a research paper.

qicn.org.uk

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · May 27

📢Job alert!

We're hiring a Fellowship Coordinator at ARC East of England! Join our dynamic team to support research capacity development, shape training, and help grow the next generation of applied health researchers.

Apply now▶️ vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/15...

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Louca-Mai Brady @louca-mai.bsky.social · Apr 14

Emotions in #PublicInvolvement.
Recording of the second in the @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar series with colleagues from @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Apr 10

Over 200 people participated in a national ARC webinar to explore the complex role emotions play in public involvement in health and care research. Catch up with the recording 👇

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

An image of a mentimeter cloud with the question "What comes to mind when you think about emotions in public involvement?"

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Apr 16

🚨 There's still time to apply! We're seeking an Academic Career Development Lead with experience in leading capacity-building initiatives in health, care, or academic settings. Join us in supporting the growth of ARC East of England!

⚠️Apply by Tuesday 22 April

🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚨Join the @arceastofengland.bsky.social team as an Academic Career Development Lead! Shape and lead our successful capacity-building initiatives and foster key partnerships with stakeholders.

⚠️Apply by: Tuesday 22 April 2025

Learn more and apply today!👉 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Mar 26

This is part of a series of ARC national events on PPI research organised with @penarc.bsky.social
@arceastofengland.bsky.social

arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/importance-p...

#PPI #PublicInvolvement

Importance of Public Involvement Research

The Inclusive Involvement in Research theme are supporting a series of national events highlighting the important role of public involvement in research. The sessions will discuss findings from the va...

arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Mar 26

Stan Papoulias, PPI research theme lead at NIHR ARC South London is welcoming people to the webinar which they will chair and which will be facilitated by Elspeth Mathie, theme lead of Inclusive Involvement in Research at @arceastofengland.bsky.social

#PPI #PublicInvolvement

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Mar 26

Naomi Morley @arceastofengland.bsky.social says that the researchers defined 'sensitive topics' as those that “evoke strong emotions, controversy, or discomfort due to personal, societal or cultural implications” and may involve harm, stigma or legal threats

#PPI #PublicInvolvement

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Mar 26

Julia Burton @arceastofengland.bsky.social references William Wordsworth’s definition of poetry as "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity" as being highly relevant to emotions in #PPI #PublicInvolvement

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Mar 26

Lauren Asare @arceastofengland.bsky.social says the idea for the conceptual review came about after an experience of high emotions during a PPI meeting and the realisation that emotions can shape the context around research and strengthen the impact of what was said.

#PPI #PublicInvolvement

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Mar 27

#PublicInvolvement in #research often overlooks people with learning disabilities & autism, leaving their health needs unmet. To address this, @arceastofengland.bsky.social & 2 MENCAPs are working together to develop effective engagement methods, like events.

🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b...

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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · Mar 12

The 2025 national #ARCseminar series on:
The healing power of creative arts

💃🏾🎷🎵
7 May: Improving #MentalHealth & wellbeing with creative arts

🎭🎤🖌️
11 June: Exploring lived experience with creative arts

🎵🕺🎭
9 July: Creative arts for #dementia

eventbrite.com/cc/nihr-arcs...

NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research
#ARCseminar
(background picture: silhouette of an adult and a child singing and dancing)

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Mar 24

Congratulations to @arceastofengland.bsky.social's Professor Chris Fox on being appointed as a @nihr.bsky.social Senior Investigator!🎉Chris has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to #research in #MentalHealth, #dementia and #HealthyAgeing.

Read more➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Mar 21

Did you know there’s been a 3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣% increase in pensioner households seeking food aid❓

For #NutritionAndHydrationWeek, we’re highlighting our #research study that is exploring this issue and its impact on older people's health and wellbeing.

Read the findings here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · Mar 19

For #SocialPrescribingDay, the SPLENDID project team shares an update on how we’re ensuring #SocialPrescribing remains effective for people living with #dementia. Hear from those involved in the study, sharing their experiences to improve care.

Read here🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b...

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