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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

An inspiring day exploring how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of service design. Thanks to speakers, contributors & all who joined.

Stay tuned for further reflections.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

💬 Panel underway: Experts from research, frontline services & lived experience share how we can embed diverse survivor voices authentically.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

🩺 Dr Sandi Dheensa (@bristoluni.bsky.social) - Healthcare professionals also experience domestic abuse - but face unique barriers to leaving & seeking support.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

🤝 “Anyone can experience domestic abuse, and our experience is affected by our identities” – Nikki Kelly touches on @safelives.bsky.social authentic voice principles, co-created with survivors.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

The VOICES platform, set up by @CommissionerDA, is a virtual platform for victims & survivors of domestic abuse to stay connected to policy, research and practice development.

More here: tinyurl.com/2rcn884y

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

VOICES at the DAC | Domestic Abuse Commissioner

Set up by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner (DAC), VOICES at the DAC is a virtual platform for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to stay connected to relevant policy, research, and practice develo...

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

“Lived experience matters because...if you are designing services...without people who are using them, you're going to miss the mark”– Jackie Gilbank from DA Commissioner.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

Jessica Privilege from DA Commissioner sets out the role of Domestic Abuse Commissioner and current priorities.

Health has a vital role in recognising & responding to abuse, but more needs to be done.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

Now into reflections & Q&A - a space for sharing thoughts, questions and learning together on how to put lived experience at the ❤️ of domestic abuse service design.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

Loving the 🎨 live illustration capturing today’s discussions - a powerful way to see survivor voices and ideas visualised in real time.

Can't wait to see the final version!

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

🛠️ Practical tips on doing involvement well from lived experience voices, on:

✔️ Being trauma-informed
✔️ Building support systems
✔️ Promoting involvement
✔️ Empowering members

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

📽️Kicking off with a powerful animation on guidance for effective engagement - showing why survivor voices must shape services.

@arcnenc.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

🔦 Spotlight on the RIVA study - evaluating health-based maternity Violence Advisor models in maternity services.

Funded by PenARC, @arc-yharc.bsky.social & @arcnenc.bsky.social.

More info: tinyurl.com/4cakpdtj

#LivedExperienceInAction

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Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) affects up to 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and is associated with increased risk of physical and mental health problems to both the mother and the child. Pregnancy.....

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 5d

📢 We’re live at today’s PenARC, @arcnenc.bsky.social & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social workshop on putting lived experience at the heart of domestic abuse service design.

A day of 🛠️ tools, 🎓 training & powerful 💬 voices.

#LivedExperienceInAction #DomesticAbuse

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 7d

📣Webinar Alert!

🗓15 Oct 2025 | 12:00–13:30 l Online
🧩What does impact in PPIE mean?

Join us as they explore how impact in Patient & Public Involvement is defined, measured, and experienced.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2tcxfjbx

#PPIE #NIHR #InclusiveResearch

What does impact in Patient & Public Involvement mean?

Join us for the third webinar in a series of ARC National events on PPIE research

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Free workshop: Making Sense of Evidence
📅 Wed 22nd Oct | 📍 Buckfast Abbey Conf Centre

Learn to:
✨ Ask focused questions
✨ Find & appraise health evidence
✨ Apply it in practice

🍴 Lunch & refreshments included

Book now: bit.ly/3VJqS9P

22 October 2025 - PenARC One Day Making Sense of Health Research Workshop

PenARC Making Sense of Health Research workshop: discover how to find and use evidence to make effective health & social care decisions.

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 8d

🎨Excited to share our reflections from the 2025 Qualitative Research Symposium, held in partnership with Exeter’s QRRG.

We explore how creativity, through storytelling, arts, & more, not only enriches qualitative inquiry, but also amplifies real-world impact.

Dive in here → bit.ly/4nwCrxs

Reflections on the Qualitative Research Symposium 2025: Innovation and Creativity for Impact - PenARC

On 25th September 2025, the University of Exeter’s Qualitative Research Reference Group (QRRG) hosted its third annual Qualitative Research Symposium, supported by PenARC. This year’s theme, Innovatio...

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 12d

We've published our blog: 'Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Celebrating Collaboration and Launching New Resources', on PenARC’s site.

“We were there to learn as well as participate.”

Read more and explore:

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#InclusiveInvolvement #DementiaResearch #PatientVoice #PPIE

Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research: Celebrating Collaboration and Launching New Resources - PenARC

Earlier this month, we gathered in London to celebrate the completion of our research project, which explored inclusive public involvement in dementia research. The event marked both the end of this e...

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 Exciting news!

PenARC Evidence Synthesis experts are part of #METIUS, a £11.5m @UKRI_News funded project harnessing AI to transform how evidence reaches global policymakers. 🌍📊

Read more 👉 bit.ly/46FMrgs

PenARC Experts Join £11.5 million METIUS Project to Transform How Evidence Reaches Global Policy Makers - PenARC

We are delighted to announce that PenARC Evidence Synthesis specialists Professor Jo Thompson-Coon, Professor Ruth Garside, Morwenna Rogers, and Alison Bethel are among the University of Exeter team c...

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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

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 19d

Powerful conversations today at the Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Collaboration Event in London, celebrating how #PPIE strengthens inclusivity and impact in dementia research.

@nihr.bsky.social

#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 19d

We’re in London today for PenARC’s Inclusive Involvement in Dementia Research Celebration event!

A day to celebrate #PPIE, share experiences, and explore how involvement strengthens dementia research.

@nihr.bsky.social

#PPIEInAction #InclusiveDementiaResearch #NIHR

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 20d

🚀 Today’s the day! The #WorldAlzheimerReport2025 is live, spotlighting dementia rehabilitation worldwide.

Proud to see PenARC’s Prof Linda Clare as co-author of this landmark report.

🔗 www.alzint.org/resource/wor...

#DementiaRehabilitation

ADI - World Alzheimer Report 2025

The 2025 World Alzheimer Report explores the important topic of dementia rehabilitation, combining expert essays and real-world case studies from multiple countries globally to examine how the concept...

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 22d

🎥 Behind the scenes!

We’ve been filming today with Bull & Wolf & @swasft.bsky.social about the impact of PenARC's TXA in Trauma project.

Stay tuned for the full video 👀

🔗 arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro...

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PenARC (NIHR ARC South West Peninsula) @penarc.bsky.social · 22d

📕Great to see PenARC's NOAH project featured in the Infant Journal for neonatal and paediatric healthcare professionals!

Read more here: tinyurl.com/mvcwvbk6

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