NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
We are the network of 15 NIHR (@nihr.bsky.social) Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs)
ARCs support applied health and care research across the country
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website: tinyurl.com/NIHRARCs
ARCs support applied health and care research across the country
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linktree: linktr.ee/nihrarcs
e-newsletter: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter
website: tinyurl.com/NIHRARCs
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The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) February 2026 newsletter
The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: The first major trial to reduce social media use among healthy adolescents, Continuous care from community-based midwives reduce...
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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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Including news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & much more
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🎙️ What are the different types of research involvement?
In this episode, Stephanie Gillibrand explains consulting, collaboration, and co-production in plain language.
An ideal listen if you are new to research or want to get involved.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3NWCeqx
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
In this episode, Stephanie Gillibrand explains consulting, collaboration, and co-production in plain language.
An ideal listen if you are new to research or want to get involved.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3NWCeqx
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
🎙️ What are the different types of research involvement?
In this episode, Stephanie Gillibrand explains consulting, collaboration, and co-production in plain language.
An ideal listen if you are new to research or want to get involved.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3NWCeqx
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
In this episode, Stephanie Gillibrand explains consulting, collaboration, and co-production in plain language.
An ideal listen if you are new to research or want to get involved.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3NWCeqx
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
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Helping people to live and survive co-use of benzodiazepines / z-drugs and opioids: the importance of asking how and why people co-use: a new @drnscot.bsky.social blog by Gabriele Vojt, @jokesten.bsky.social Jennifer Scott @hannah-family.bsky.social
#HarmReduction
drns.ac.uk/benzo-blog/
#HarmReduction
drns.ac.uk/benzo-blog/
Helping people to live and survive co-use of benzodiazepines/z-drugs and opioids: the importance of asking how and why people co-use - Drug Research Network Scotland
Helping people to live and survive co-use of benzodiazepines/z-drugs and opioids: the importance of asking how and why people co-use
Gabriele Vojt, Joanna Kesten, Jennifer Scott, Hannah Family, on beh...
drns.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Helping people to live and survive co-use of benzodiazepines / z-drugs and opioids: the importance of asking how and why people co-use: a new @drnscot.bsky.social blog by Gabriele Vojt, @jokesten.bsky.social Jennifer Scott @hannah-family.bsky.social
#HarmReduction
drns.ac.uk/benzo-blog/
#HarmReduction
drns.ac.uk/benzo-blog/
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re supporting Place2Be 💛
PenARC is improving mental health care for children through projects like MyVoice and ADaPT.
More here: bit.ly/3NWDBFE & bit.ly/46qSg20
More to come this week👇
#ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
PenARC is improving mental health care for children through projects like MyVoice and ADaPT.
More here: bit.ly/3NWDBFE & bit.ly/46qSg20
More to come this week👇
#ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
Research
Please see below for current and past projects.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re supporting Place2Be 💛
PenARC is improving mental health care for children through projects like MyVoice and ADaPT.
More here: bit.ly/3NWDBFE & bit.ly/46qSg20
More to come this week👇
#ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
PenARC is improving mental health care for children through projects like MyVoice and ADaPT.
More here: bit.ly/3NWDBFE & bit.ly/46qSg20
More to come this week👇
#ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
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Mental health support shouldn’t wait for crisis.
Kailo is a preventative, evidence-informed framework helping local partners co-design place-based support for adolescent mental health.
More info: bit.ly/4ral6w5
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
#CMHW2026
Kailo is a preventative, evidence-informed framework helping local partners co-design place-based support for adolescent mental health.
More info: bit.ly/4ral6w5
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
#CMHW2026
Kailo – A systemic approach to improving adolescent mental health - PenARC
Developing an evidence-informed framework to address the underlying drivers of poor adolescent mental health.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Mental health support shouldn’t wait for crisis.
Kailo is a preventative, evidence-informed framework helping local partners co-design place-based support for adolescent mental health.
More info: bit.ly/4ral6w5
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
#CMHW2026
Kailo is a preventative, evidence-informed framework helping local partners co-design place-based support for adolescent mental health.
More info: bit.ly/4ral6w5
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
#CMHW2026
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📺 New webinar recording: Statistical methodologists and public voices working together!
"80% of statisticians never involved patients or public in their methods research"
Professor Laura Gray navigated challenges with the PPI-SMART group.
Watch full webinar:
youtu.be/pKbsjBN1cAM
"80% of statisticians never involved patients or public in their methods research"
Professor Laura Gray navigated challenges with the PPI-SMART group.
Watch full webinar:
youtu.be/pKbsjBN1cAM
Statistical Methodologists and Public Voices Working Together in Research Webinar | 06 November 2025
YouTube video by NIHR ARC East Midlands
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February 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM
📺 New webinar recording: Statistical methodologists and public voices working together!
"80% of statisticians never involved patients or public in their methods research"
Professor Laura Gray navigated challenges with the PPI-SMART group.
Watch full webinar:
youtu.be/pKbsjBN1cAM
"80% of statisticians never involved patients or public in their methods research"
Professor Laura Gray navigated challenges with the PPI-SMART group.
Watch full webinar:
youtu.be/pKbsjBN1cAM
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The PPI-SMART resources include:
✨ Animation on statistical methodology research
✨ Real examples of PPI making a difference
✨ 61-term plain language glossary
Download: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ppismart
✨ Animation on statistical methodology research
✨ Real examples of PPI making a difference
✨ 61-term plain language glossary
Download: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ppismart
PPI for Statistical Methodology and Research Techniques - NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
On these pages, you'll find information to help researchers carry out Patient and Public Involvement for Statistical Methodology and Research Techniques, helping you to do better PPI in this area
leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM
The PPI-SMART resources include:
✨ Animation on statistical methodology research
✨ Real examples of PPI making a difference
✨ 61-term plain language glossary
Download: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ppismart
✨ Animation on statistical methodology research
✨ Real examples of PPI making a difference
✨ 61-term plain language glossary
Download: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ppismart
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What if we focused on prevention instead of just treatment?
Join us for A Pint of Prevention, an informal evening at Brew York hosted by our #MentalHealth Theme Lead, Professor Simon Gilbody.
🔗Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us for A Pint of Prevention, an informal evening at Brew York hosted by our #MentalHealth Theme Lead, Professor Simon Gilbody.
🔗Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
What if we focused on prevention instead of just treatment?
Join us for A Pint of Prevention, an informal evening at Brew York hosted by our #MentalHealth Theme Lead, Professor Simon Gilbody.
🔗Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us for A Pint of Prevention, an informal evening at Brew York hosted by our #MentalHealth Theme Lead, Professor Simon Gilbody.
🔗Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Celebrating over 6 years developing the health & care researchers for the future across Wessex. £3 Million invested:117 internships, 8 PhDs, 29 post doctorate awards supported. Every £1 spent/£9 in return.
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nisreenalwan.bsky.social @laboursatvir.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nisreenalwan.bsky.social @laboursatvir.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Celebrating over 6 years developing the health & care researchers for the future across Wessex. £3 Million invested:117 internships, 8 PhDs, 29 post doctorate awards supported. Every £1 spent/£9 in return.
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nisreenalwan.bsky.social @laboursatvir.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @nisreenalwan.bsky.social @laboursatvir.bsky.social
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Welcome to our 9th cohort of interns for the last of our programme to grow applied research capacity in Wessex. £3 million invested in internship awards, PhDs & supporting post-docs. 117 internship awards across every part of the region, & range of health & care professionals @nihr.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Welcome to our 9th cohort of interns for the last of our programme to grow applied research capacity in Wessex. £3 million invested in internship awards, PhDs & supporting post-docs. 117 internship awards across every part of the region, & range of health & care professionals @nihr.bsky.social
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🎟️ Join us on 23rd March, at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, for the My Voice Matters in Research celebration & training launch event.
Explore ways to make research more accessible for young people and families.
🔗https://bit.ly/3O3ROk2 #MentalHealthResearch
Explore ways to make research more accessible for young people and families.
🔗https://bit.ly/3O3ROk2 #MentalHealthResearch
February 9, 2026 at 12:03 PM
🎟️ Join us on 23rd March, at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, for the My Voice Matters in Research celebration & training launch event.
Explore ways to make research more accessible for young people and families.
🔗https://bit.ly/3O3ROk2 #MentalHealthResearch
Explore ways to make research more accessible for young people and families.
🔗https://bit.ly/3O3ROk2 #MentalHealthResearch
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📣Do you want to help ensure health and care research reflects, involves and benefits everyone in our communities?
We’re looking for a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team.
🔗For more information and how to apply, visit here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...
We’re looking for a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team.
🔗For more information and how to apply, visit here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...
February 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
📣Do you want to help ensure health and care research reflects, involves and benefits everyone in our communities?
We’re looking for a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team.
🔗For more information and how to apply, visit here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...
We’re looking for a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team.
🔗For more information and how to apply, visit here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...
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📽️ Explore our equality, diversity and inclusion playlist.
Hosted with the @ethnichealthres.bsky.social, sessions cover Equality Impact Assessments, Social Model of Disability, Neurodiversity in Research, and more!
Hosted with the @ethnichealthres.bsky.social, sessions cover Equality Impact Assessments, Social Model of Disability, Neurodiversity in Research, and more!
Equality in Research Matters
Promoting inclusivity in health and social care research
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February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
📽️ Explore our equality, diversity and inclusion playlist.
Hosted with the @ethnichealthres.bsky.social, sessions cover Equality Impact Assessments, Social Model of Disability, Neurodiversity in Research, and more!
Hosted with the @ethnichealthres.bsky.social, sessions cover Equality Impact Assessments, Social Model of Disability, Neurodiversity in Research, and more!
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Waiting for a hip replacement in the UK?
Researchers want to know what matters most to you about surgery and recovery.
Eligible if you:
Live in the UK
Had/are planning hip replacement
Surgery is due to long-term pain (not an accident/fracture)
bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Researchers want to know what matters most to you about surgery and recovery.
Eligible if you:
Live in the UK
Had/are planning hip replacement
Surgery is due to long-term pain (not an accident/fracture)
bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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February 6, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Waiting for a hip replacement in the UK?
Researchers want to know what matters most to you about surgery and recovery.
Eligible if you:
Live in the UK
Had/are planning hip replacement
Surgery is due to long-term pain (not an accident/fracture)
bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Researchers want to know what matters most to you about surgery and recovery.
Eligible if you:
Live in the UK
Had/are planning hip replacement
Surgery is due to long-term pain (not an accident/fracture)
bristolexppsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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An ARC-GM funded study exploring how being unable to attend healthcare appointments during normal working hours affects the health and wellbeing of employees has been published by Value in Health
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3ZRqhEZ
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3ZRqhEZ
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
An ARC-GM funded study exploring how being unable to attend healthcare appointments during normal working hours affects the health and wellbeing of employees has been published by Value in Health
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3ZRqhEZ
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3ZRqhEZ
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Build your research skills with our #ARCLunchandLearn series.
Over 20 short practical videos:
🔬 Methodological skills
✍️ Academic skills
🚀 Implementation and impact
📢 Dissemination sciences
Watch here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/ARCLunchandL...
Stay tuned every Thursday for a new video!
Over 20 short practical videos:
🔬 Methodological skills
✍️ Academic skills
🚀 Implementation and impact
📢 Dissemination sciences
Watch here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/ARCLunchandL...
Stay tuned every Thursday for a new video!
February 5, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Build your research skills with our #ARCLunchandLearn series.
Over 20 short practical videos:
🔬 Methodological skills
✍️ Academic skills
🚀 Implementation and impact
📢 Dissemination sciences
Watch here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/ARCLunchandL...
Stay tuned every Thursday for a new video!
Over 20 short practical videos:
🔬 Methodological skills
✍️ Academic skills
🚀 Implementation and impact
📢 Dissemination sciences
Watch here:
🔗 tinyurl.com/ARCLunchandL...
Stay tuned every Thursday for a new video!
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Thanks again to @laboursatvir.bsky.social and Lisa Hammond @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social for supporting the 71 Dementia Fellows who have been celebrating their work today in Southampton. We're so proud of all the great work!
vimeo.com/arcwessex/de...
#dementia
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
vimeo.com/arcwessex/de...
#dementia
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
vimeo.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Thanks again to @laboursatvir.bsky.social and Lisa Hammond @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social for supporting the 71 Dementia Fellows who have been celebrating their work today in Southampton. We're so proud of all the great work!
vimeo.com/arcwessex/de...
#dementia
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
vimeo.com/arcwessex/de...
#dementia
@nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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"You are so fundmentally part of what we want to do" "Please please continue to do what you do" @laboursatvir.bsky.social spoke to the Dementia Fellows #demcomm @nihr.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social to thank them for their work..
@uosmedia.bsky.social
@uosmedia.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
"You are so fundmentally part of what we want to do" "Please please continue to do what you do" @laboursatvir.bsky.social spoke to the Dementia Fellows #demcomm @nihr.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social to thank them for their work..
@uosmedia.bsky.social
@uosmedia.bsky.social
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The @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Lisa Hammond - Applied Dementia Research makes a real difference to people's lives thanks for all the amazing work the #demcomm Dementia Fellows @laboursatvir.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Lisa Hammond - Applied Dementia Research makes a real difference to people's lives thanks for all the amazing work the #demcomm Dementia Fellows @laboursatvir.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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Looking forward to welcoming our wonderful #DemComm Dementia Fellow fellows to celebrate their amazing work. Thanks to @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social and @nihr.bsky.social and great work by Dr Ruth Bartlett & Rae Tobin for organising the day. @nihrarcs.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Looking forward to welcoming our wonderful #DemComm Dementia Fellow fellows to celebrate their amazing work. Thanks to @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social and @nihr.bsky.social and great work by Dr Ruth Bartlett & Rae Tobin for organising the day. @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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Some more lovely pictures including @laboursatvir.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Some more lovely pictures including @laboursatvir.bsky.social
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The TASC collaboration, supported by PenARC, has been recognised with a national Patient Safety Award for AI use to personalise clot-busting treatment & reduce delays🏆
Stroke affects 100,000+ people in the UK each year.
More here: tinyurl.com/4pdwfbb5
#HealthResearch #Stroke #PatientCentredCare
Stroke affects 100,000+ people in the UK each year.
More here: tinyurl.com/4pdwfbb5
#HealthResearch #Stroke #PatientCentredCare
NIHR funded AI project improving stroke outcomes wins national Patient Safety Award - PenARC
A pioneering research collaboration supported by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC) has been recognised with a national Patient Safety Award at this year’s Health Servic...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The TASC collaboration, supported by PenARC, has been recognised with a national Patient Safety Award for AI use to personalise clot-busting treatment & reduce delays🏆
Stroke affects 100,000+ people in the UK each year.
More here: tinyurl.com/4pdwfbb5
#HealthResearch #Stroke #PatientCentredCare
Stroke affects 100,000+ people in the UK each year.
More here: tinyurl.com/4pdwfbb5
#HealthResearch #Stroke #PatientCentredCare
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Join the next seminar in the #DigitalHealth Equity Seminar Series.
📧 To receive Zoom details, please email: [email protected]
🔎 More information about the talk and speaker is available via the Pankhurst website: bit.ly/4abvYCv
📧 To receive Zoom details, please email: [email protected]
🔎 More information about the talk and speaker is available via the Pankhurst website: bit.ly/4abvYCv
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Join the next seminar in the #DigitalHealth Equity Seminar Series.
📧 To receive Zoom details, please email: [email protected]
🔎 More information about the talk and speaker is available via the Pankhurst website: bit.ly/4abvYCv
📧 To receive Zoom details, please email: [email protected]
🔎 More information about the talk and speaker is available via the Pankhurst website: bit.ly/4abvYCv
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📢 We are seeking a Co‑Lead to help guide our Research Capacity Development workstream and contribute to our mission of building a thriving, research‑active workforce across health and care in the region.
⚠️ Deadline: Monday 9 February 2026
Apply here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
⚠️ Deadline: Monday 9 February 2026
Apply here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
February 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM
📢 We are seeking a Co‑Lead to help guide our Research Capacity Development workstream and contribute to our mission of building a thriving, research‑active workforce across health and care in the region.
⚠️ Deadline: Monday 9 February 2026
Apply here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
⚠️ Deadline: Monday 9 February 2026
Apply here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...
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Do you have a great idea for a mental health research project but aren’t sure how to take the next step? Look no further than the NIHR’s Research Support Service – free, tailored, expert advice for researchers on all aspects of developing and writing a research funding application. 📢
buff.ly/bmvEs93
buff.ly/bmvEs93
February 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Do you have a great idea for a mental health research project but aren’t sure how to take the next step? Look no further than the NIHR’s Research Support Service – free, tailored, expert advice for researchers on all aspects of developing and writing a research funding application. 📢
buff.ly/bmvEs93
buff.ly/bmvEs93
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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
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
We have over 200 attendees already registered! #PPI
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
February 4, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
We have over 200 attendees already registered! #PPI
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...