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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our launch event in June! 🎉 Celebrating our continuing collaboration with you to improve health and care in the East of England. Our Directors share their hopes for the ARC's next phase, working with regional communities & national networks: 🎦🔽 youtu.be/rvZPYgjnTwI

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ARC 2 Launch Event 2026: ARC Directors interview

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

📢 We are seeking a Co‑Lead to help guide our Research Capacity Development workstream and contribute to our mission of building a thriving, research‑active workforce across health and care in the region. ⚠️ Deadline: Monday 9 February 2026 Apply here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🎉 Last year, the NIHR ARC East of England secured £15.3 million in funding from the @nihr.bsky.social to continue delivering impactful applied research that improves people's lives, experiences and access to care Read more about this funding in our latest article➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚨There is only one week left to apply to become the ARC East of England's next Co-Director! We are looking for someone in a senior leadership role relevant to applied health, public health, or social care. ⚠️Deadline: Monday 9 February Find out more and apply👉 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🌟 An NIHR ARC East of England study, developed in collaboration with young people and school staff, has produced evidence‑informed principles to help guide whole‑school approaches to addressing self‑harm among pupils. Read more in our latest article here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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ARC South West @arcsouthwest.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Our new video made in collab with South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust shows how tranexamic acid (TXA) is having a major impact in trauma care. Watch here 👉 bit.ly/3LpHpyj #PreHospitalCare #Paramedics #TXA

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🚀We are hiring! As we prepare for the next ARC EoE from April 2026, we are excited to open two opportunities within our leadership team: 🔵ARC EoE Co-Director➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... 🔵Research Capacity Development Co‑Lead➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... ⚠️Apply by 9 Feb 2026

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

📣 Share your thoughts on the NIHR ARC East of England's website! We are currently reviewing our website and would welcome your feedback. 🔗 Visit the website➡️https://arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk 📝 Complete the survey➡️https://forms.office.com/e/Dp2n4DMfLq 🙏 Thank you for sharing your views!

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

🎄 Final highlight for #12HighlightsFromARCEoE. Concerns about self-harm among young people are rising. Our research co‑produced SORTS, a training programme for school staff designed to strengthen awareness and confidence in supporting students effectively.

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

💬NHS staff face far higher rates of mental‑health‑related sickness. Our evaluation of CPFT’s specialist service shows better outcomes, faster access (29 vs 67 days) and around £2,000 value per staff member. Early, tailored support makes a difference. #12HighlightsFromARCEoE

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Research at CPFT @cpftresearch.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

⏰ Two weeks to apply for the @arceastofengland.bsky.social Fellowship! Consider your project over the festive break and find a supervisor to discuss how to improve #NHS services & care with your #research idea. ⚠️ Complete your application by 12pm on 7 January: ➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/training-dev...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

🍎Research by ARC East of England shows social supermarkets in Norfolk generate £6.54 in social value for every £1 invested, improving nutrition, easing financial stress and strengthening community connections. A powerful model for tackling food insecurity. #12HighlightsFromARCEoE

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Older drivers made up nearly a quarter of driver fatalities in 2023. Our #research links cognitive changes to road incidents & shows online testing is feasible for older adults. Digitised assessments support scalable screening, safer roads & independence. #12HighlightsFromARCEoE

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Less than 1/3 of research evidence reaches policy or practice. ARC East of England's GuiDir framework aims to change that. Co‑created with public advisors, behavioural scientists & health experts, it helps teams build strong dissemination strategies from day one. #12HighlightsFromARCEoE

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🌱Around 50,000 people leave mental health hospitals each year, yet many feel unprepared. With a 13% readmission rate, stronger discharge pathways are vital. The Onwards Approach offers person‑centred planning to support recovery and reduce readmissions. #12HighlightsfromARCEoE

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🫂This year, Laura Abbott and the Lost Mothers research team partnered with Clean Break to bring their research to the stage. This play shined a light on the experiences of imprisoned women who are mandatorily separated from their babies. #HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🍎Children with SEND are missing out on Universal Infant Free School Meals. Our #research shows 1 in 5 children in special schools aren’t receiving them, compared with 1 in 8 in mainstream schools. Read more here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... #HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🫂 More people choose to die at home, making community end‑of‑life care vital Our #research into anticipatory prescribing drove change across 15 locations in the UK, improving practices, rapid med access & carer training Read more ➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... #HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🎉This year, ARC East of England, hosted by @cpft-nhs.bsky.social, was awarded £15.3m from NIHR as part of a £157m investment into the next iteration of the ARCs. This funding will drive impactful applied #research tackling urgent health & social care challenges. #HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🔵 Bowel cancer screening uptake is 28% lower among South Asian communities. @arceastofengland.bsky.social #research shows faith‑placed, culturally tailored sessions in mosques boost cancer symptom awareness & screening uptake. 🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... #HighlightsfromARCEastofEngland

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🧠 1 in 7 UK secondary school students may face a mental health condition, yet fewer than 25% are identified. Researchers at NIHR ARC East of England created ARTEMIS-A, a web app delivering precise screening in under a minute. 📖 Read more🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... #12HighlightsFromARCEoE

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

✨ To celebrate the countdown to the holidays, we will be sharing 1️⃣2️⃣ highlights from across the @arceastofengland.bsky.social, showcasing the most impactful #research stories, announcements, and celebrations from this year. 🎁 Follow #12HighlightsFromARCEoE as we unwrap these moments! Stay tuned!

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We thank Prof Wendy Wills for 3.5 years of outstanding leadership at ARC East of England. Wendy will step down as Director in March 2026. We are pleased to welcome Prof Steve Morris of the Uni of Cambridge as Director of the ARC East of England from April 2026, where he will lead the next ARC.

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🧩 Researchers from the NIHR ARC East of England have developed a free, informative resource to help professionals working with migrants to better understand the causes of food poverty among migrants and provide more effective support. Access the resource here▶️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🔍 Previous ARC East of England Fellow, Janine Robinson, has found how combining screening tools and incorporating lived experiences from individuals and families can ensure people benefit more from clinical autism assessments. Read more on Janine's #research here🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Cambridge @cambridgebrc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📣 Don't miss out on this FREE, F2F, open event to learn more about paediatric research in big data, child mental health & childhood rare disease! 📣 20 Nov | Hexagon Room, CUH 📣 Talks 4pm & 6pm 📣 Poster exhibition & refreshments 5pm - 6pm 📣 Book: bit.ly/47EIvhV 📣 All Welcome! @cuh.nhs.uk @cam.ac.uk

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🔍 High-quality data is essential for guiding effective prevention strategies. 🖊️ In our latest blog, ARC East of England researchers Jonathan Goodman and Joanna Reid explore the challenges of incomplete datasets and ways to improve data quality. Read more here🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

How is the @arceastofengland.bsky.social supporting the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England❓ In our Impact Summary, we demonstrate how we are actively contributing to the Fit for the Future agenda. Read our Impact Summary here🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... #CelebratingARCEoEImpact

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Louca-Mai Brady @louca-mai.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📣New report from an evaluation co-produced with young people. Fantastic work by the @hertsypag.bsky.social, working with Lauren Denyer and @helenabnett.bsky.social @hertsresearch.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk @arceastofengland.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social @jpreso.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We're excited to share the @arceastofengland.bsky.social Impact Summary 2025! This year, we have: 💡£16.5M in external funding 🫂Established a new carer #research network 🧩Worked with 200+ organisations Read how we’re driving change here🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n... #CelebratingARCEoEImpact

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

📣 Calling carers, health and care professionals and carer-focused researchers to join us at an in-person workshop to make #research more relevant, accessible, and impactful for #carers 🗓️13 November 2025 🕘 10am - 3pm 📌 CB4 0WS ⚠️ Spaces are limited, register now➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nihr-arc-e...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the Lost Mothers’ study, who have been shortlisted for the Research Excellence award at this year’s Criminal Justice Alliance Awards! The study explores the impact of the enforced separation of imprisoned mothers and newborn babies. 🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Improving school support for students who self-harm @arceastofengland.bsky.social -supported training has reached 2,500 school staff across 370 schools and has improved the staff’s understanding of self-harm Read more here: arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b... 💫 #ARCimpacts

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

A brilliant couple of days in Bradford with the NIHR ARCS 🌟 We have been discussing how to effectively mobilise ARC findings into practice, making sure the evidence reaches the people and communities who need it most. Looking forward to continuing this impactful work!

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🎉We're pleased to share that @arceastofengland.bsky.social, hosted by @cpft-nhs.bsky.social, has secured £15.3m from @nihr.bsky.social to deliver impactful applied research tackling health & care inequalities and improving outcomes for all over the next 5 years. 🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🚨Funding opportunity for Social Workers! Are you ready to begin or advance your #research career in adult or children's service provision across the East of England? ⚠️Deadline: 31 October 2025 👇Find out more and get in contact with Lida Efstathopoulou via email l.g.efstathopoulou@herts.ac.uk

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🛒Latest #research shows Norfolk Community Foundation's social supermarkets improves health and communities. 💷For every £1 invested, they generate £6.54 in social value by improving health, reducing stress, and strengthening community ties❗️ 📖Read the findings➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🎉Happy 20th anniversary to the University of Hertfordshire's Public Involvement in Research Group (PIRg)! PIRg has supported @arceastofengland.bsky.social #research by bringing public voices into design, delivery & impact. 📽️Watch the impact of this group➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🍼 Speech & language challenges affect many premature babies. @arceastofengland.bsky.social researchers have launched an innovative resource for neonatal teams & parents, packed with tools, stories & evidence to support early communication. Read more 👉 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🍟 How do takeaways near schools and homes impact childhood obesity? Our latest blog explores how local food environments shape children’s health and why addressing them is crucial to preventing future health conditions. Read more here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🚨1 in 4 eligible children in special schools are missing out on free school meals. An @arceastofengland.bsky.social study worked with families, charities and schools to shape inclusive food strategies. 📢Read more and listen to the one-off podcast here➡️ arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The @arceastofengland.bsky.social annual showcase is now underway🎉 Our brilliant researchers are sharing how their work is tackling food and mental health inequalities across the region and beyond. We will also hear about the vital role of inclusive public involvement. Stay tuned! #ARCShowcase2025

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Community nursing colleagues in the UK - please could you help with our short survey. We have 1300 participants and keen to reach 1400 if we can Please share too! Survey: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @theqicn.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🎟️ There’s still time to grab your virtual ticket to @arceastofengland.bsky.social Annual Showcase! This year, we’re sharing research on health inequalities to support our communities and health & care systems. Sign up now and don't miss out!👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-and...

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Dr Ben Bowers @drbenbowers.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Community nurse? Join us for a 1-hour QICN Research Forum masterclass on using critical appraisal skills to critique a research paper. With the amazing @simonnoahetkind.bsky.social 🆓 10 June 1-2pm - book here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @theqicn.bsky.social @crystaloldman.bsky.social

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Research Masterclass: Critical Appraisal Skills - Making the Most of Evidence - The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing

This free 1-hour workshop will feature Simon Etkind on using critical appraisal skills to critique a research paper.

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

📢Job alert! We're hiring a Fellowship Coordinator at ARC East of England! Join our dynamic team to support research capacity development, shape training, and help grow the next generation of applied health researchers. Apply now▶️ vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/15...

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Louca-Mai Brady @louca-mai.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Emotions in #PublicInvolvement. Recording of the second in the @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar series with colleagues from @arceastofengland.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🚨 There's still time to apply! We're seeking an Academic Career Development Lead with experience in leading capacity-building initiatives in health, care, or academic settings. Join us in supporting the growth of ARC East of England! ⚠️Apply by Tuesday 22 April 🔗 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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NIHR ARC East of England @arceastofengland.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

🚨Join the @arceastofengland.bsky.social team as an Academic Career Development Lead! Shape and lead our successful capacity-building initiatives and foster key partnerships with stakeholders. ⚠️Apply by: Tuesday 22 April 2025 Learn more and apply today!👉 arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/n...

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