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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 · 09/10/2026
2/2 Read Inayah's full reflection here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/bl... #Capacitybuilding #NIHR20
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From Lived Experience to Research Leadership - ARC
In this reflective blog, Inayah Sher shares her journey from caring for a family member and volunteering in her community to becoming a community researcher and NIHR Public Committee Member. Her story...
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
🌟 For #NIHR20 we're proud to share Inayah Sher's journey from lived experience to becoming a community researcher and NIHR Public Committee Member. Her story shows how research involvement can help people develop skills, build confidence and create change. Link in the thread ⏬ 1/2 @nihr.bsky.social
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Great sessions on early years and young people's physical activity at #SouthYorkshireRIExpo2026 !Brilliant presentations from Dr Sara Ahern (BiBBS) on school readiness and Jan Burkhardt & Dr Sally Barber (JU:MP / Born in Bradford) on whole-system physical activity. #YHARC #ChildHealth
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Day 2 of the South Yorkshire R&I Expo is LIVE at The Spark, Sheffield! Today is all about driving innovation and research in Children & Young People’s Health. Follow along and view the programme: www.syinnovationhub.net/events/ #ARCYH #CYPHealth
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Inspiring afternoon sessions in the Research Room at Magna!Great presentations on community co-production with Shahid Islam & Dr Kate Lightfoot, community care models with Dr Katie Zwerger, and paediatric workforce development with Tammy Jaques! #YHARC #AppliedResearch #SouthYorkshireRIExpo26
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fantastic morning at #SYExpo2026! YHARC research showcased: • Eloise Carruthers (Cardiovascular & SMI) • Dr Natalie Jones (VICTOR) • Dr Michael McCooe (Secure Data Environments) 🔗 Agenda: www.syinnovationhub.net/events/
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Good morning from Magna, Rotherham! Day 1 of the #SouthYorkshireRIExpo2026 is starting. Join us in the Research Track today as we share evidence-based solutions for health and care. For agenda: 🔗https://www.syinnovationhub.net/events/ For live updates follow us at #SouthYorkshireRIExpo26
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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
Find out more about the study and take part in the survey: 🔗 Study website: sites.google.com/sheffield.ac... 📝 Take the survey: shef.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please share with your networks to help support this important research. #LongLiesStudy #FallsPrevention #UrgentCare #NIHR #YHARC
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Impact of having a long lie after a fall
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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
📅 Join our Lunch & Learn on 30th September to hear more about this important partnership and its impact on health and social care research. arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/events/voice... #NIHR20 #NIHRGameChangers #SocialCare #PublicInvolvement #YHARC
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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. 🧵👇
NIHR20 Gamechangers Social care
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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
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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
Don't miss this and book here: 🔗https://www.ticketsource.com/arcyorkshireandhumber/t-oemrond
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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
2/2 Supported by YHARC, this report features our regional work including @bibresearch.bsky.social, the #ConnectedBradford infrastructure, and the #BaBinetwork as a primary case study for how we can safely and effectively scale these solutions nationally. 🔗 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/experts-call...
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Experts call for national connected data model to transform children's services and boost UK economy   - ARC
A new report shows how proven approaches already working in Northern England can be scaled nationally to address the urgent need for better data sharing
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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
Her work co-developing the VICTOR tool is transforming how we measure real-world research impact in the NHS. Proud to see this innovation driving change as part of #NIHR20. 👏 🔗https://tinyurl.com/umd86t3b 2/2
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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
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
👉 Read the full news here: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/bradford-lau... #RSV #HealthEquity #ChildHealth #NIHRARC #Bradford
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Bradford launches new research to prevent RSV bronchiolitis in infants - ARC
The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) is playing a leading role in understanding how
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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
From Evie-Kate (15) tackling classroom sitting time to Adam & Taran (15) exploring PE uniform choice, the next generation is rewriting the narrative. 🎒 Scan our QR code or visit our website to read the original studies.📊#PublicEngagement #NIHR arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/research/pub...
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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
Come visit our stall in the Circle Foyer #BradfordLive. We’ve got an exciting mission lined up for the next generation of researchers and changemakers. See you there! 👋 #Bibfest
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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
3/ 💰 ECONOMIC VALUE New modelling shows that improving treatment adherence from 50% → 70% could save the NHS £59 million and prevent 100,000 asthma attacks in our region over 20 years. 📖 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/research/pub...
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Modelling the case for cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve medication adherence in patients with difficult to control asthma - ARC
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
2/ 💊 CLINICAL SAFETY Through the CHIRP campaign, 2,440 fewer patients in West Yorkshire became over-reliant on SABA "reliever" inhalers directly addressing avoidable asthma deaths. 📖 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/making-a-dif...
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Improving prescribing in general practice at scale - ARC
Researchers from Yorkshire and Humber ARC teamed up with NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to develop and deliver an evidence-based campaign to improve prescribing in general practice.
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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
1/ 🌫️ CLEAN AIR Our @BornInBradford BiB Breathes study found 1 in 3 childhood asthma cases in Bradford were linked to air pollution. Our evidence helped shape the Bradford Clean Air Zone already cutting NO2 levels significantly. 📖 arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/research/pro...
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BiB Breathes - ARC
Yorkshire and Humber ARC’s Born in Bradford research found that air pollution was associated with poor growth of babies in the womb, higher blood pressure in
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