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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · 29d

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...

@cillaharries.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social

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 Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · 14d

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

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

@nihrarcs.bsky.social

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · 14d

📢Health & social care managers: empower your team's research.

📅 Join @ARC_KSS on 2 Oct, 2-3pm to learn about NIHR Health & Care Professionals Internship Programme.
Mentoring tips, networking, and practical strategies await.
🔗Sign up: tinyurl.com/y3ab75fa
ℹ️ More: tinyurl.com/urwhj253

#NIHRresearch

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · 27d

🚀 Exciting news!

@arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce the second group of Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows in Sussex—driving real-world impact by bridging research & frontline care to improve health outcomes across the region.

Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3bamdsdp

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · 28d

🧰 Community groups in East Sussex are trialling a new evaluation toolkit designed to better measure the impact of their work and identify areas for service improvement 📏

A step forward in supporting local health and care initiatives 🏠

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s38e33s

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚀 @arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce the launch of the Knowledge Mobilisation Fellowship Programme in Surrey bridging the gap between research & real-world health & social care 🌎

Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/5b7z2fev

Join our info webinar on 24 Sept 👉 tinyurl.com/2efb7dan

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔍 A new digital tool is helping spot early signs of psychosis in young adults by analysing routine NHS data.

Earlier detection means earlier support—and better outcomes.

📲 Learn more: tinyurl.com/ysh5xje7

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Aug 13

🌱 Ready to grow your research career?

🎓The new NIHR Health & Care Professionals Internship Programme launches this September

💼 Tailored for health & care professionals to develop their research skills in Kent, Surrey & Sussex

Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/y2wje92h

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

Catch up on the final national #ARCseminar of 2025!

Creative arts for #dementia care:
arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/event-detail...

🎵🕺🎭
@stephenlim.bsky.social @arcwessex.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arcnwc.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌿 In East Surrey, Growing Health Together is uniting GPs, communities & local partners to improve health where it matters most — locally. By focusing on prevention, equity & collaboration, it’s creating real, lasting change.

🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/m2jn8m7c

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎉Research Week 2025 programme released🎉

🗓️ 9–12 Sept | 📍 Online & Uni of Sussex

Join @arckss.bsky.social for a week of talks, workshops & networking focused on Building & Mobilising Evidence for Practice 📢

Free & open to all 🎟️

🔗 tinyurl.com/ycxprph2

#ARCKSSResearchWeek2025

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jul 2

🔓 Unlock the power of co-production

Explore fresh ideas, proven tools, and real impact in our updated guide to co-production for researchers, services and commissioners 📄

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/zzpvjwec

#coproductionweek

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jun 23

🌟 Sussex launches a new way to support youth mental health!

The #CATALYSTProject trains local link workers & mentors to offer support in familiar spaces.

Partners include:
• Hangleton & Knoll Project
• West Sussex Mind
• YMCA DownsLink Group.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2fx27re9

#YouthMentalHealth

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jun 18

To support #CareHomeOpenWeek, 3 new FREE resources are now available:

• Quick-start guide
• Step-by-step toolkit
• Poster with top tips

Designed with input from 100+ professionals and residents’ family and friends.

Download here 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6zy64z

#CareHomeOpenWeek

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jun 6

🚀 Ready to turn research into real-world impact?

Join @arckss.bsky.social for our summer symposium where we will look beyond the research to help drive real-world change🌎

📅 Tuesday 1 July
⏲️ 10am - 12pm
🎟️https://tinyurl.com/yffttjzc

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jun 6

Everyone has the power to shape the future of health & care research 🌏

Read about how our Youth Research Partnerships have been empowering young people to become researchers 👉 tinyurl.com/ymu8wzym

📽️ tinyurl.com/y76sd5d9

#BePartofResearch

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · Jun 2

📢 A new tool from Surrey-DAVIT- is helping agencies share data to tackle domestic abuse more effectively.

Developed by Surrey County Council, evaluated by the University of Surrey, and supported by @ARC_KSS, it could become a national model.

🔗 Find out more: shorturl.at/8wu9W

#DomesticAbuse

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 30

🔍A new study has found that many people living with HIV are willing to share their HIV status for health research—as long as their privacy is protected, and the process is transparent

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/yck34hh8

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 30

🔍 New study reveals that using anonymised medical notes for health research is not only safe—but highly valuable, driving better care while protecting privacy

📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/4dr5ycjj

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 23

Last year, researchers from University College London & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social brought to light the powerful stories of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia through a moving exhibition 🩷

Discover these journeys & their impact here 👉 tinyurl.com/cm694ddu

#DementiaActionWeek

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 23

As part of #DementiaActionWeek, @arckss.bsky.social Dementia Community Researchers are hosting “Support That Matters”—a powerful exhibition created by people living with dementia, sharing what truly matters to them.

Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/49xzb8d8

#DEMFEST

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 21

🎨 What support matters most to people living with dementia?

Explore powerful stories & art at the "Support That Matters" – Dementia Art Exhibition

📍Whitstable: 21–26 May
💻 Online: 23 May, 12–1pm

Sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/54j8m6e2

#DementiaActionWeek #DEMFEST

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 20

"Research empowers us to make informed decisions, improve practices, and ultimately enhance the quality of care we provide to our communities."

Find out what it's like to #BePartofResearch here 👉 youtu.be/mpiWqpKlo7U 🌏

ARC KSS Public Member Video - Public 2023

YouTube video by NIHR ARC Kent Surrey Sussex

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 7

Last month, leading voices from adult social care gathered in London for the NPP Networking & Showcase Event 📢

Hosted by @arckss.bsky.social, the event focused on innovation, inclusion & shaping the future of adult social care in the UK 🗺️

More here 👉 tinyurl.com/2vb5yn2a

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex @arckss.bsky.social · May 6

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

@arckss.bsky.social is pleased to announce its first 3⃣ Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows—a new group of leaders focused on making health and care research work in real-life settings

Find out more here 👉 tinyurl.com/yub37ac2

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