NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 12hIn the lead-up to Falls Prevention Awareness Week, over 70 people from care homes, home care, local authorities, charities, healthcare trusts and universities came together to learn what works in preventing falls. Read the highlights in our blog: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/action-... 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A new framework published today in @thelancetendo.bsky.social sets out 35 core outcomes for testing interventions to modify the progression of #type2diabetes. Researchers from @arc-em.bsky.social and @uniofleicester.bsky.social are part of the team behind it. 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/type-2-... 012
Reposted by NIHR ARC East MidlandsNIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Over 220,000 emergency hospital admissions each year in the UK are caused by falls in older people Read how @arc-em.bsky.social, @arcsouthwest.bsky.social & arc-gm.bsky.social have shown how the FallsManagementExercise (FaME) programme can be used to shape national health policy tinyurl.com/yfcr7vjm 011
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Our Knowledge Mobilisation team is growing 📢 We are recruiting for three part-time roles, based at University of Leicester: 🔹 Knowledge Mobilisation and Impact Specialist x2 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7z7uv9 🔹Senior Administrator 👉 tinyurl.com/4kzuc3wc Apply by Sunday, 11 October 2026. 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Our Knowledge Mobilisation team is growing 📢 We are recruiting for three part-time roles, based at University of Leicester: 🔹 Knowledge Mobilisation and Impact Specialist x2 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7z7uv9 🔹Senior Administrator 👉 tinyurl.com/4kzuc3wc Apply by Sunday, 11 October 2026. 011
Reposted by NIHR ARC East MidlandsNIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026What can be done to build a preventative, community-based model for diabetes care? The @arc-em.bsky.social Diabetes Model of Care sets out a proven, integrated approach to transforming diabetes services that could save the UK £276 million. Find out more: bit.ly/4xLhPXj 012
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Looking ahead to The Lancet Summit on diabetes prevention, where Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Co-Director of ARC East Midlands, will be speaking alongside experts from across the field. 🗓️ 30 November to 2 December 2026 📍 Sitges, Spain 🔗 thelancetsummit.com/diabetes-pre... #LancetSummit 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 08/09/2026This afternoon at #NIHR20 we're leading the masterclass "Equality in Research Matters" with @ethnichealthres.bsky.social. Covering Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) and how to embed equality thinking into study design and delivery. 📑 Download EqIA toolkit: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/arc-store-re...arc-em.nihr.ac.ukEquality Impact Assessment (EqIA) Toolkit 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 08/09/2026🎉 We're at the #NIHR20 event in the East Midlands today, marking 20 years of the NIHR. A day of celebration, reflection and connection at Trent Vineyard, Nottingham, with colleagues from across the region's research infrastructure. @nihr-rss.bsky.social @leicestersresearch.bsky.social 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Dr Riya Patel spoke to BBC Radio about the new Co-Trust Toolkit, helping to build trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities. Listen to the full interview (from 1.43.06): ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 022
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 03/09/2026📢 We're recruiting! 2 NIHR Programme Administrator roles, supporting: 🔹 ARC East Midlands Apply: tinyurl.com/3t7nvc54 🔹 Multiple Long-Term Conditions Cross-NIHR Collaboration Apply: tinyurl.com/2p9vw6z8 Hybrid working based at the @ldc-news.bsky.social @uniofleicester.bsky.social. 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 01/09/2026📩 Missed our August newsletter? 👉 Read it here: mailchi.mp/arc/nihr-arc... ✅ Sign up to get ARC East Midlands updates every other month: tinyurl.com/ARCEMnewslet... 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Join us for our ‘Equality in Research Matters’ seminar, exploring how we can make Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) a reality in research. 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 🕛 12pm - 1.30pm 🎟️ Book your place: tinyurl.com/3hhaxxbj 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 20/08/2026We have two research vacancies within our Translation and Implementation Research Theme, both based at the University of Leicester. 📅 Applications close: Monday, August 31, 2026 Apply here: Research Associate: tinyurl.com/4zmsba6p Research Fellow: tinyurl.com/bdep7vvw 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 03/08/2026New to Equality Impact Assessments, or need a refresher? Join our free monthly workshops hosted with our Center for Ethnic Health Research team. Next session: 📅 19 August 2026, 1 to 3pm via Zoom. Book your spot 👇 #EqualityInResearchMatters arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/requi... 011
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 29/07/2026In our latest blog, Dr Patrick Nyikavaranda and Bev Chipp share their reflections on adapting the Equality Impact Assessment process for mental health research, highlighting how we can better consider equity, inclusion and lived experience. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3x3ft8f4 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Diabetes prevention takes centre stage at The Lancet Summit this November, with Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Co-Director of ARC East Midlands, among the speakers. 🗓️ 30 November to 2 December 2026 📍 Sitges, Spain 🔗 thelancetsummit.com/diabetes-pre... #LancetSummit 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 13/07/2026A new toolkit has been developed to help researchers build trust with ethnic minority communities. The Co-Trust Toolkit aims to support greater participation in medical research and help ensure research reflects the needs of everyone. 🔗Read more: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-too... 011
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Need support with your Equality Impact Assessment? Our free monthly workshops are open to everyone. Next session: 🗓️ 27 July 2026, 1 to 3pm via Zoom. Book your spot 👇 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/requi... 001
Reposted by NIHR ARC East MidlandsMindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Looking for something fun and unique to do during the summer holidays? We are hosting a Family Fun Day to Explore Mental Health Research! Learn about research, meet friendly researchers, get involved in creative activities and try out technologies 📅 6 August 📍 African Caribbean Centre, Leicester 011
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Four funded PhD studentships are now open at NIHR ARC East Midlands, across our research themes: 🔹 Multiple long term conditions 🔹 Health inequalities 🔹 Health data 🔹 Implementation research Find out more and apply: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/apply-f... 001
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 29/06/2026🎓 Congratulations to Dr Charlotte Playford, who has been awarded her PhD at the University of Lincoln, funded by ARC East Midlands. Her research highlights more holistic care for inflammatory bowel disease, improving support for mental health, diet & coordination. arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/charlot... 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 26/06/2026ARC East Midlands Co-Directors demonstrated how UK researchers are working nationally and globally to tackle major health challenges when they took centre stage in Ghana, leading a high-level dissemination event for the CREATE programme. Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/mufapa7v 020
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 24/06/2026⏰ Applications for our fully funded PhD studentship at University of Nottingham close this week on 28 June 2026. Focused on ageing and resilience in later life. 🗓 Interviews: 17 July 2026 Don't miss out 👇 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd... 123
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Following #CarersWeek, new resources from the PATHFINDER study explore informal caring in Somali and Gypsy and Traveller communities and why so many carers remain invisible to the services designed to support them. Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/4paywwwb #GRTHM 021
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 18/06/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Realist evaluation research Explore: ✅ CMO configurations ✅ Unpack complex interventions ✅ Apply theory to mechanismsyoutu.beTraining | Realist Evaluation Research | 15 May 2024In this session, Dr Neil Chadborn, one of our ARC East Midlands Dementia researchers shares his experience of conducting realist research. REALIST EVALUATION AND REALIST REVIEW – exploring the… 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Congratulations to Dr Priscilla Katapa on completing her PhD at the @uniofleicester.bsky.social, funded by @arc-em.bsky.social. Her research explored barriers to insulin initiation among people with type 2 diabetes from ethnic minority backgrounds. 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/celebra... 020
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Our fully funded PhD opportunity at University of Nottingham includes: ✅ Tax-free stipend (~£21,805) ✅ Registration fees covered ✅ £3,000 for research and training costs ✅ Full and part-time Focused on ageing and resilience in later life. Apply by 28 June: arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd... 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 11/06/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Operational implementation Learn to: ✅ Identify your audience ✅ Develop strong value proposition ✅ Define your 'implementation-ready' outputsyoutu.beTraining | Operational Implementation | 13 June 2024In this session, you will learn about some of the operational aspects of implementation, such as identifying your audience, developing a strong value proposition, and actually knowing what ‘thing’ is… 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Congratulations to Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Co-Director of ARC East Midlands, on being profiled in The Lancet alongside the publication of his cardiometabolic multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) series. Read the profile: 🔗 tinyurl.com/29x6j3w8 020
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Know a health or care professional passionate about research? 👀 We have a fully funded PhD studentship at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social on ageing and resilience in later life. 🗓️ Closes 28 June 2026 Find out more and apply: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd... 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 08/06/2026A trio of pioneering review papers on cardiometabolic multiple long-term conditions have been published today in @thelancet.com and presented at the @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social 2026 Scientific Sessions, led by Professor Kamlesh Khunti. Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/rc7vwxsr 011
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Interested in social prescribing and integrated care? Join @ificinfo.bsky.social Scotland's webinar this Wednesday (10 June, 4pm BST) featuring perspectives from England, Canada and Wales. Register: tinyurl.com/5n7apxwrtinyurl.comSpotlight on Social PrescribingJoin IFIC Scotland’s webinar on social prescribing, featuring insights from England, Canada and Wales, and how it supports integrated care. 031
Reposted by NIHR ARC East MidlandsNeil Chadborn @neilchadborn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Together with medical students Ian Carmody and Alex Middleton, we reviewed publications on #SocialPrescribing for people with #dementia. Despite policies recommending this, there are very few studies reporting people with dementia directly 101
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 05/06/2026What does the evidence say about social prescribing for people living with #dementia? ARC East Midlands researcher @neilchadborn.bsky.social reviews the international evidence, finding promise but gaps in research and dementia-specific adaptations. Read here: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/social-... 121
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Congratulations to Dr Salisu-Olatunji on completing her PhD at @uniofleicester.bsky.social! 🎉 She explored how #COVID19 affected those with multiple long-term conditions, using data from over four million patients across 51 countries and primary care data from England. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4v8jch52 020
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 04/06/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Academic writing skills Discover: ✅ Why academic writing matters ✅ Prepare before you write (methods first) ✅ Structure: methods, results, discussion ✅ Top tips from experienceyoutu.beTraining | Academic Writing skills | 17 July 2024In this session, Professor Adam Gordon shares his experience, expertise and top tips on efficient writing skills and techniques, especially in relation to writing for academic peer reviewed… 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Are you a nurse, midwife, AHP, pharmacist, healthcare scientist, social worker or public health professional? Interested in research? We have a fully funded PhD studentship at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social on ageing and resilience in later life. Find out more: 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd... 020
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Need support with your Equality Impact Assessment? Our free monthly workshops are open to everyone. Next session: Thu 18 June, 1–3pm via Zoom. Need something more tailored? One-to-one support also available. Book your spot 👇 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/requi... 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 28/05/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Implementation science and knowledge mobilisation Discover: ✅ What implementation science is ✅ Key frameworks and theories ✅ From theory to practice ✅ Knowledge mobilisation strategiesyoutu.beARC Lunch and Learn: Implementation science and knowledge mobilisationOverview of implementation science and knowledge mobilisation 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Exciting news! We have a fully funded PhD studentship available at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, focused on ageing and resilience in later life. 📅 Closing date: 28 June 2026 💰 Tax-free stipend + fees covered 🕐 Full and part-time options available Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n6dwxn9 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 21/05/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Implementation - spread and scale Discover: ✅ Using theory to spread interventions ✅ FAME falls programme case study ✅ Facilitators & barriers to adoption ✅ Practical toolkit for commissionersyoutu.beTraining | Implementation - Spread and Scale | 16 July 2024In this session, we hear from Professor Elizabeth Orton about her real world implementation research programme. Using the case study of FAME, a falls prevention intervention, this recording describes… 020
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 20/05/2026New research suggests a skills focused training method could strengthen psychological therapists' ability to deliver more effective care. Findings from the TRIPOD study suggest it may offer the NHS a cost-effective way to enhance psychological therapies. 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/deliber... 021
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Congratulations to Dr Jodi Venture, who was awarded with an ECR Poster Prize at the UK Public Health Science Conference. She was recognised for her work on achieving inclusivity in evidence-based Falls Management Exercise programmes. Read more here: tinyurl.com/34wwkbpz 040
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Colleagues at the University of Leicester welcomed research admin and finance colleagues from India and Nepal last month. This visit was part of the NIHR Global Health Research Centres programme, supporting international partnerships and strengthening global research capacity. 010
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 14/05/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Introduction to systematic reviews Discover: ✅ What systematic reviews are ✅ Key stages of conducting one ✅ Why we need them ✅ Different review typesyoutu.beTraining | Introduction to Systematic Reviews | 9 September 2024In this introductory meeting, an overview of how to conduct a systematic review is presented by David Nelson, Sam Cooke and Despina Laparidou from the University of Lincoln. 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 07/05/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Introduction to randomised control trials for clinicians Discover: ✅Trial design basics ✅Regulatory and ethics ✅Team roles and oversight ✅Top tips and pitfallsyoutu.beTraining | Introduction to Randomised Control Trials for Clinicians | 26 June 2024In this session, Dr Ben Smith, AHP/HCS Clinical Academic Lead at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton shares his experience on conducting a trial. This workshop will give a brief overview of a… 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Working on an Equality Impact Assessment? 🙋 Our free workshop is coming up Wed 20 May, 1–3pm via Zoom. Open to everyone. Small groups, practical guidance, real answers. Book now 👇 #EqualityImpact #InclusiveResearch arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/require-further-support-your-equality-impact-assessment 001
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 30/04/2026This week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Implementation models and theories Discover: ✅Why use implementation theory ✅Explains CFIR and NPT models ✅Choosing the right theory ✅Practical application tipsyoutu.beTraining | Implementation Models & Theories | 14 May 2024In this session, Professor Stephen Timmons from the Centre of Health Innovation, Leadership and Learning at Nottingham University Business School gives an overview of why we use implementation… 000
NIHR ARC East Midlands @arc-em.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Our LiLaC (Living Labs for Care) project has been exploring how research can be embedded in care homes to improve the lives of staff and residents across the East Midlands 🏡 Findings were celebrated at an educational event last month. Find out more 👇arc-em.nihr.ac.ukInformative event puts spotlight on embedding research in care homesA project based in the East Midlands that explores how research can be embedded in care homes to improve the lives of both staff and residents was 100