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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber

@arc-yharc.bsky.social
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The NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber is one of 15 @nihrarcs.bsky.social funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihr.bsky.social). We work with our partners in Yorkshire & Humber on applied health and care research

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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What does healthy ageing look like? On #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we're highlighting our Health and Care in our Ageing Society theme, which focuses on independence, dignity and wellbeing in later life. To find out more, visit our website🔗 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/themes/older... #YHARC #NIHR
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 Don't miss this webinar on neighbourhood health models of care for people with frailty. Hear from leading clinicians, explore the latest evidence, and learn from real-world NHS examples. 🎟️ Book your place today 👇 www.ticketsource.com/arcyorkshire... #Frailty #NeighbourhoodHealth #IntegratedCare
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"Evidence into Action Webinar: Neighbourhood health models of care for people with frailty" at Online
Tickets are now available for Evidence into Action Webinar: Neighbourhood health models of care for people with frailty at Online, Online on Monday 14th September 2026 at 12:30PM. Click the link for f...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📢 What is a #LongLie? It's when someone is unable to get up from the floor for a prolonged period after a fall. Researchers are studying the impact of long lies after falls, including the health, psychological and economic effects, and what support could help reduce harm. More details 🧵⏬
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"People with lived experience have knowledge that professionals cannot learn from books." Our latest blog reflects on the PPIE Summer School and why recognising lived experience is essential to shaping better research. 🔗 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/bl... #PPIE #PublicInvolvement #NIHR
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From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces: Reflections from the PPIE Summer School - ARC
In this blog, YH ARC's Co-Production and Community Engagement Manager reflects on their experience of attending the NIHR ARC South West PPIE Summer School. They share key learning on valuing lived exp...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📢 Free event in #Bradford exploring parent-infant relationships! Hear the latest research, share learning, network with colleagues and help shape future research priorities. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/parent-inf... #EarlyYears #HealthResearch #ParentInfantRelationships
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Parent-Infant Relationships: Sharing, Learning & Networking Event
A day of sharing, learning and networking for researchers, practitioners, peer support workers and volunteers working with families
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🏡 Putting care home voices at the heart of research. As part of the #NIHR20 Gamechangers campaign, we're highlighting how care home residents are working alongside researchers to shape research priorities, improve study design and make research findings more accessible. 🧵👇
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Teachers often know who needs support. The question is whether the system responds in time. 🔗Read our researcher response: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/bl...
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Researcher Response: Teachers are already spotting the warning signs. The scandal is that we fail to act - ARC
In response to an article by Daisy Christodoulou in The Guardian, Professor Mark Mon-Williams, NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber Data, Visualisation and AI Co-Lead and Professor of Cognitive Psychology at...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Stay up to date with the latest research, insights and opportunities from NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber. 👉 Sign up to our newsletter today: lnkd.in/emze8DTr #HealthResearch #NIHR #InclusiveResearch #YorkshireAndHumber
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Inspiring the next generation of researchers! 🌟 This month, we hosted two Year 12 students, from shadowing our @crdcbradfordwy.bsky.social & research midwives to exploring AI & data, they gained a true look at the @nihrarcs.bsky.social infrastructure. #NIHR20
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
How can we improve health and reduce inequalities for families? This month we’re spotlighting Healthy Families 🎥 Hear from Dr Sunil Bhopal and join their upcoming Lunch & Learn on the #BiB #IRL study: tinyurl.com/56vxhahx ⭐ Read the latest blog here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/bl... #NIHR20
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
With growing conversations around a potential government ban on #socialmedia for young people 👀 What does the evidence actually say? Join our #LunchAndLearn on the IRL Trial🤳Exploring how reducing social media use impacts young people’s mental health
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We are proud to support the new #NIHR20 #Gamechanger series. 🚀 For 20 years, the @nihr.bsky.social has been powering health research. At #YHARC, we are using technology to deliver economic growth and transform patient care. See our innovations below. 👇 #HealthResearch #DigitalHealth
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
1/2 🧵 A new report from Child of the North calls for a national connected data model to transform children’s services and improve outcomes for children and families. @nihr.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Huge congratulations to Dr Natalie Jones on winning the Occupational Therapy Excellence Award for Research Effectiveness! 🏆 #VICTOR #NHSResearch #YHARC 1/2
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
How do we make sure new vaccines protect the babies who need it most? New research in Bradford is looking at how the RSV vaccination is working in everyday settings, including for infants at higher risk and those born prematurely. @bthft.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We’ve officially handed over the keys to our socials at #BiBFest! 🚨 We asked young people to step into our booth and "Become a Health News Editor Today!"🎤They are browsing our active research posters, dropping the jargon and translating complex science into catchy headlines.
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Good morning Bradford! ☀️ Did you know that @nihr.bsky.social YHARC officially commenced on 1 October 2019? For over six years, we’ve been driving applied health research across the region, and we are incredibly excited to be at #BiBFest today supporting @bibresearch.bsky.social ! 1/2
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today is #Red4Research Day! We joined up with @cityofresearch.bsky.social to support the campaign and recognize the people behind health and care research. From participants to research teams, it takes a massive collective effort to shape the future of healthcare. Thank you to everyone❤️
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today we hosted a charity coffee morning at @cityofresearch.bsky.social to support Bradford Hospitals Charity ☕️ We swapped cakes for the Great British BIHR Biscuit World Cup 2026 🍪🏆 🥇 Chocolate Hobnob 🥈 Shortbread 🥉 KitKat Thank you to everyone who joined and donated 💛 #Neonatal #Homefromhome
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📢Call for contributions An upcoming Child of the North report on equitable access to play is looking for input from across the North of England. Deadline: 31st August 2026 Find out more here⬇️ www.n8research.org.uk/what-we-do/r... #ChildOfTheNorth #YHARC #HealthResearch #CAER
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Equitable Access to Play – Opportunities for Children and Young People in the North of England - N8 Research Partnership
Call for contributions to the report 'Equitable Access to Play: Opportunities for Children and Young People', which brings together case studies and stories that highlight the work of people supportin...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📣 Happening tomorrow! Don’t miss this JU:MP webinar & interactive workshop Explore how physical activity can be embedded into strategy and aligned with the wider health and wellbeing system, with insights from the Active Bradford partnership. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/j9cwwbxs
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🌟This month’s Theme Spotlight is our Mental Health Theme. Join our upcoming Lunch & Learn to explore how research can support fairer outcomes across Yorkshire and Humber. 📅 22 June ⏰ 12:30 to 1:30pm 📍 Online 👉 ticketsource.com/arcyorkshire...
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ARC South West @arcsouthwest.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@penarc.bsky.social There are still places for our PPIE Summer School in Exeter, 1–3 July 2026 Join researchers, PPIE leads & public contributors for 3 days of learning, creativity & collaboration focused on building meaningful partnerships in health and care research. tinyurl.com/37twdjt6 #PPIE
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Yorkshire & Humber research powering national School White Paper The Government's Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, sets out reforms to support neurodivergent children in mainstream education. Find out more here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/making-a-dif...
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IMPACT SNAPSHOT:From Research to Reform — How NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber helped inform School White Paper - ARC
Why This Matters The impact of YH ARC research extends far beyond academic journals. By embedding researchers in policy processes — and by producing evidence that speaks directly to the decisions poli...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Concluding our #MHAW2026 series by reflecting on our March 2026 youth mental health workshop. Over 80 partners joined us at Salts Mill with AIM Bradford & #BornInBradford. 🔗Full news here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/three-events...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
At #MHAW2026, the University of Sheffield and our Mental Health theme joined Creative Minds at The Hepworth Wakefield to explore how arts-based community work supports mental health and well-being 👀https://tinyurl.com/y3p2uexa
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Kicking off #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with our March York event 👇 🧠We explored treatment → prevention under the NHS 10 Year Plan, covering early intervention economics & perinatal anxiety research. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/y3p2uexa #NHS #NIHR #MHAW2026
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🫁 This #WorldAsthmaDay, @NIHR_ARC_YH research is tackling the UK's asthma challenge from every angle from the air we breathe to the way we prescribe. Here's the impact 🧵👇 #WorldAsthmaDay2026 #AsthmaResearch #AsthmaAwareness #AsthmaCareforEveryone #NIHR
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🎉 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the launch of YHARC Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Network Group (PPIE)! This network is a space to help shape health research that matters to communities💙 👀 Read more here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/new-patient-...
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New Patient and Public Voice Network Launches for Health Research Across Yorkshire and Humber - ARC
The NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Collaboration (YHARC) has officially launched its new Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Network
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
85%. That is the potential drop in baby hospitalisations thanks to the RSV maternal vaccine. 📉 As #WorldImmunisationWeek begins, we’re moving from theory to impact. The #BaBiNetwork has launched two studies: 1/2🧵
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📢Our new Data Visualisation and AI theme is hosting its first lunch and learn webinar on 19th May 2026! Prof Mark Mon-Williams will be presenting Symphonia, exploring how AI can automate complex evidence synthesis for policymakers. Join us & book here: ticketsource.com/arcyorkshire...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We are excited to welcome @Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust to the BaBi network! 🎉 A maternity research across a community of 465,000+ people and 4,000+ births a year. Read more🔗https://arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/calderdale-and-huddersfield-nhs-foundation-trust-joins-the-babi-network/
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🚀 The next phase of @arc-yharc.bsky.social starts NOW One priority: IMPACT Research that transforms. Partnerships that deliver. Change where it's needed most. 💙 Let's make this next phase a powerful force for positive change. #ARCYorkshireHumber #HealthResearch #NIHR #NIHR20 @nihrarcs.bsky.social
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Doors are open at the Bradford & West Yorks CRDC Industry Day! 🚀 ​ The team is ready and waiting. Stop by our @arc-yharc.bsky.social stall to see our latest impact and chat about how we’re improving care across the region. ​ ​#CRDC2026 #HealthInnovation
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Today is #WorldOralHealthDay! 🪥 At @arc-yharc.bsky.social, we are using data and community insights to tackle dental decay, one of our region's most persistent health inequalities. We are proud to highlight 3 NIHR-funded projects changing dental care in our communities: 👇 🧵 1/5
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We're hiring! 📢 Join our team as a Capacity Building Research Associate, supporting health & care professionals across Yorkshire & Humber grow their research skills. 📍 York, hybrid · Part-time · 💷 £37,694–£46,049 pro rata 📅 Apply by 13 April 2026 🔗 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQW685/c... #ResearchJobs
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
New blog: Explores how the VICTOR tool is making the "hidden" impacts of research visible. ✨ From service innovation to workforce confidence, see how 54+ organisations are evidencing real-world change. Read the full blog here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/bl... #VICTORImpact #NIHR #HealthResearch
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
That's a wrap! 🏛️ Thank you to all the speakers, chairs and delegates who joined us today in York. A fantastic day of evidence and discussion on making prevention real in mental health services. #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The final two parallel sessions are underway at #JourneyToPrevention2026! 🎤 ​In the Main Room, Dr John Pickavance @bibresearch.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social is presenting the IRL Trial, looking at how social media restrictions impact under-16s. 1/2
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Parallel sessions starting now! 🏫 Oak Room: Dr Ruth Wadman, University of Bradford, on the PPAMH! feasibility trial — promoting positive adolescent mental health through school climate. #YouthMentalHealth #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Keynote time 🎤 "Smoking Cessation: Moving Prevention from Rhetoric to Reality" Prof Simon Gilbody on making tobacco prevention a reality for people with mental illness. Chaired by Prof Scott Weich. #SmokingCessation #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Next: "Recovery Colleges and Prevention" 🎓 Clinical Prof Claire Henderson, King's College London & South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. How can Recovery Colleges help prevent relapse and promote wellbeing? #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
"Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?" 💷 Prof David McDaid, London School of Economics, examines the economics of prevention — is the investment worth it? #MentalHealth #HealthEconomics #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🚀Session 1 is underway! 🙌 First up: "Prevention in Mental Health: Aligning Evidence with the 10 Year Plan" — Prof Simon Gilbody, University of York & Hull York Medical School. Chaired by Prof John Wright. #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NIHRYHARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🧠 We're live at The Milner, York today for our NIHR YHARC event: "Making the Journey from Treatment to Prevention in Mental Health Services: The NHS 10 Year Plan" A packed day of research, debate & evidence from leading experts across the UK. #JourneyToPrevention2026 #NHS10YearPlan 1/2
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
⏳ The countdown is on: 1 day to go until we kick off in York! 🌳Tomorrow, the NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber (YHARC) mental health theme gathers at The Milner to tackle the #NHS10YearPlan goal: Moving from Treatment to Prevention. 1/2
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
At @arc-yharc.bsky.social, we’re celebrating the incredible women leading research that improves health and care for everyone. ​By championing diverse voices, we’re building a fairer, healthier future across our region. 🌍✨ ​#internationalwomensday #IWD2026 #NIHR 🔗https://arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Keen to learn about the cutting-edge child & maternal health research from across the ARC network? The scale and scope of this work was showcased at a recent conference in London. We’ve published a new briefing spotlighting this impactful research 👇🏼 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/national-con... 1/2
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National conference showcases groundbreaking child and maternal health research - ARC
A national conference brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and families to showcase the latest research and innovations in child and
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
📢 We're recruiting a Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead in epidemiology to join our Healthy Families theme at @yhpsrc.bsky.social and Born in Bradford. This is a great opportunity to work across child health research. 📅 Closing date:10 March 2026 🔗 Apply here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/opportunitie...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🎉Huge thanks to everyone who joined the Yorkshire and Humber Community of Practice for #KnowledgeMobilisation (KM) today. Thanks to our partners: Y-PERN, DoncasterCouncil, HDRC Doncaster, & @leedsbeckett.bsky.social #CommunityOfPractice #ResearchToPractice
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