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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 10d

The PM’s announcement giving local authorities more power to regulate betting & vape shops reflects a key recommendation from the Ghost Towns report.

Co‑authored by Dr Luke Munford, the research shows how unhealthy outlets widen inequalities.

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · 17d

Register now to join our Introduction to Implementation Science Online Module this October

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/imp-sci-module

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Sep 9

ARC South London's Leadership Academy is gearing up for 2026!

We will open for applications on 6 Oct. You can also attend an online briefing event to find out more about the academy on 8 Oct. 👇

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...

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NIHR | Applied Research Collaboration South London
NIHR ARC South London Research Leadership Academy 2026
Our annual academy was created as a space for health and social care professionals, researchers, public contributors and PhD students to learn leadership skills and develop their research careers.
Now, it is once again opening its doors to applications from individuals across all 15 Applied Research Collaborations and interested public members.

Key dates:
• Oct 6: Applications open
• Oct 8, 1 – 1.30pm: Online briefing session
• Jan 14: Programme begins

The image includes an illustration of four people helping each other climb an upward staircase shaped like an arrow, symbolizing leadership and growth.

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 19d

On #worldalzheimersday, we share the impact of Understanding Dementia: A South Asian Community Festival.

60+ community members joined researchers to share knowledge, break stigma, and build trust.

🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=mbMagYNdk7E

📖 bit.ly/4n4ilu6

#AskAboutDementia

ARC GM | Breaking Stigma and Building Connections: South Asian Communities Leading the Conversation on Dementia

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Research at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social · 19d

More high-quality research is needed to improve outcomes for people living with #dementia in hospital - conclusion of a systematic review of physical activity interventions by colleagues @arc-gm.bsky.social & Northern Care Alliance rdcu.be/eHwwS
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Physical activity interventions for hospitalised people living with dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 22d

The sessions created a trusted space for open discussion and are shaping more inclusive research.

Read more: bit.ly/41WYOmX

#YouthMentalHealthDay

ARC GM | From Pre-Doctoral Fellow to NIHR PhD Awardee: Jo Ellis’ Journey with ARC-GM

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 22d

👏 Congratulations to Jo Ellis, ARC-GM Pre-Doctoral Fellow, who has been awarded an NIHR PhD Fellowship.

Jo's work focuses on making mental health research more inclusive for underrepresented communities.

With community connector John, Jo co-led a Young Persons' Mental Health Workshop.

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West @arc-west.bsky.social · 26d

🎨Join our webinar 'Building ideas: Using creative and inclusive techniques in research' on 6 Nov

🖍️Discover how creative methods, from LEGO to drawing, can transform research.

🤓Researchers will share practical examples, insights and ethical reflections

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Building ideas: Using creative and inclusive techniques in research

Join us for a webinar exploring how creative methods can be used in research, with practical examples and reflections from researchers.

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 24d

NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 New blog post!
Jessica Drinkwater explores public perceptions of the future of Primary Care and shares insights from the first workshop with public contributors for the SPCR 737 award: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/blog/pu...

#SPCR #PrimaryCare #Research

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Sep 8

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔬 Join the next Digital Health Equity Seminar on Wed 10 Sept, 1–2 pm (Zoom).

Speakers from @officialuom.bsky.social will discuss barriers to digital inclusion in remote monitoring for rheumatoid arthritis.

🔗 More info & Zoom link: www.bit.ly/4lYG65z

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Sep 4

As part of the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network, the team partnered with @AwakeningMinds_, a specialist Punjabi mental health service, and @MadeByMortals, who bring lived experience to life through immersive audio, film, & theatre

🔗More: www.bit.ly/4m1tlau

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Sep 3

New paper co-authored by Roman Kislov and NIHR ARC colleagues explores the benefits for healthcare staff of involvement in applied health research.

Read it here: 👉 bit.ly/4m80vW0

The benefits for health care staff of involvement in applied health research: a scoping review - Health Research Policy and Systems

Background Initiatives are increasingly encouraging health and social care staff involvement in research, with evidence for patient and organisational level benefits. There is less evidence of the ben...

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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Watch the 2025 national #ARCseminar series exploring the healing power of creative arts:
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Speakers from across the country explored how arts can improve both the wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities.

The healing power of creative arts: National #ARCseminar series ends on a high note

This year, the NIHR ARCs annual national webinar series (#ARCseminar) focussed on the healing power of creative arts. Speakers from across the country explored how the arts can improve both the wellbe...

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔬 Join the next Digital Health Equity Seminar on Wed 10 Sept, 1–2 pm (Zoom).

Speakers from @officialuom.bsky.social will discuss barriers to digital inclusion in remote monitoring for rheumatoid arthritis.

🔗 More info & Zoom link: www.bit.ly/4lYG65z

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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Explore our September roundup of top stories from all 15 NIHR ARCs across the country:

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Including the latest research news, resources, blogs, opportunities, events, training & more

📨 You can join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

The NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) September 2025 newsletter

The national newsletter from across all the NIHR ARCs. In this edition: The healing power of creative arts, standardised methods for economic evaluation, AI gender bias in social care tools used by ma...

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Sep 1

Applications are now open for our Digital Health Research Internships!

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4n9eRWH

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Supported by the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network, Voice Up, @letsgetvocal.bsky.social and
@mahdlo.bsky.social teamed up with @nihrbioresource.bsky.social to co-produce materials for the UK’s first study inviting children aged 0–15 to take part in health research

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you a researcher who wants to develop more inclusive recruitment approaches?

Join our free online drop-in sessions to build skills, connect with communities, and shape mental health research.

Register below 👇

bit.ly/474OyMW

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 28

📝 New research shows people with severe mental illness are still less likely to get annual health checks.

The findings highlight the need for co-produced research and swift policy action to remove barriers to care.

👉 Read more: bit.ly/4mD2lPH

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 27

Partners in the network include @gm-vcfse-leaders.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 27

Community organisations in Greater Manchester have been working with the local health research ecosystem to break down barriers & make health research more inclusive and accessible.

Read the Gtr Manchester Research Engagement Network case studies 👉bit.ly/4eZk4h7

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our Training & Development support helps build research skills and ideas within the Greater Manchester workforce.

Explore our recent Capacity Building booklet here 👇

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 20

🎓Award holders shared their journeys into health & care research at our latest Capacity Building meeting.

From social work to pharmacy, nursing, public health & more, speakers highlighted the many routes into research.

Read more 👇

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 20

Working together in a way that rewards and values contributions is vital in research engagement - The Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network sets out priorities in a mutually beneficial relationships for both researchers and communities

🔗👉 arc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/ren

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you a researcher who wants to develop more inclusive recruitment approaches?

Join our free online drop-in sessions to build skills, connect with communities, and shape mental health research.

Register below 👇

bit.ly/474OyMW

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