@ARC_WM

Working together to achieve better, fairer health and care at all ages and in all places. One of 15 @NIHRresearch @NIHRARCs across England.

 Birmingham, UK
arc-wm.nihr.ac.uk
Joined August 2009
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Our funding is coming to an end on 31 March 2026, so our final News Blog looks back at some of the many achievements our researchers have made over the years: arc-wm.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content…
A blue sky above UHBFT hospital with sky-writing saying 'Farewell ARC WM'

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Over the lifetime of ARC WM we have hosted 394 #PPIE events and 99 training events, as discussed by Dr Magdalena Skrybant. Thank you to our 18 public contributors who were part of our core PPIE group.
Dr Magdalena Skrybant updates us on PPIE contributions - 18 contributors in PPIE core group; 394 PPI events hosted; 4,189 PPI-related event attendances; and 99 training events reaching 1,709 attendees.

ALT Dr Magdalena Skrybant updates us on PPIE contributions - 18 contributors in PPIE core group; 394 PPI events hosted; 4,189 PPI-related event attendances; and 99 training events reaching 1,709 attendees.

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Paul Bird discusses how NHS hospitals are increasingly using Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts to improve decision-making and healthcare outcomes. SPC charts help distinguish between normal variations in hospital data and significant changes that might need attention.
Paul Bird presenting in front of a slide entitled 'The Joys of Variation' with an example of a statistical process control chart.

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Next up, Prof Amy Grove looks at uptake of evidence from surgical trials. Large numbers of trials do not lead to practice change, which impacts many groups. Building trials with implementation in mind, not in isolation, can hopefully maximise their adoption.
Prof Amy Grove talking in front of a slide showing the groups impacted by trial results not being implemented - patients and the public, surgeons & surgical teams, research funders, and academics.

ALT Prof Amy Grove talking in front of a slide showing the groups impacted by trial results not being implemented - patients and the public, surgeons & surgical teams, research funders, and academics.

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Thanks to Prof Domenico Giacco who talked about work being carried out to improve both the mental and social health of young people through initiatives such as lunch-chat to help socialising with gamification/group activities.
Prof Domenico Giacco talking in front of a slide showing 3 boxes - adaptation to non-psychotic disorders; secondary vs primary prevention; use of new technologies.

ALT Prof Domenico Giacco talking in front of a slide showing 3 boxes - adaptation to non-psychotic disorders; secondary vs primary prevention; use of new technologies.

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Dr Ciara Harris talking in front of a presentation entitled 'Evaluation of Virtual Ward / Hospital-at-Home Services'

ALT Dr Ciara Harris talking in front of a presentation entitled 'Evaluation of Virtual Ward / Hospital-at-Home Services'

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Our Director, @rjlilford is kicking off our ARC West Midlands celebration event here in Birmingham, sharing the many impacts our researchers and public contributors have made in various aspects of healthcare.
Prof Richard Lilford talking in front of a screen stating 'ARC West Midlands 2019-2026 Celebration Event'

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Our Research Methods theme, alongside global collaborators, have published 2 papers in @LancetGH exploring primary care access, affordability, and quality in #LMIC cities, plus a summary video. 1: thelancet.com/journals/langl… 2: thelancet.com/journals/langl… Video: youtube.com/watch?v=GM82riXQ…

Supply-side and demand-side factors affecting allopathic primary care service delivery in low-inc...

Most people in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) now live in cities, as opposed to rural areas where access to care and provider choice is limited. Urban health-care provision is...

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If you are working in the West Midlands and planning an application for @NIHRresearch Personal Fellowship, we are offering Pre-Application Support funding to help strengthen your application (closes 4 Dec 2024). For further details and how to apply: arc-wm.nihr.ac.uk/training-c…
NIHR Pre-Application Support: Planning an application for an NIHR personal fellowship? Would your application be strengthened by protected time, additional training and support to develop your work in a vibrant network of researchers, providing a nurturing and supportive environment? NIHR ARC West Midlands are offering Pre-Application Support funding to do just that. See our website for further information.

ALT NIHR Pre-Application Support: Planning an application for an NIHR personal fellowship? Would your application be strengthened by protected time, additional training and support to develop your work in a vibrant network of researchers, providing a nurturing and supportive environment? NIHR ARC West Midlands are offering Pre-Application Support funding to do just that. See our website for further information.

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Evaluation of the @CLSNDTi Community Led Support programme shows positive impact on social care assessment. The study led by @RobinUoBham and staff at @ARC_WM @ARC_S_L @ARC_KSS finds benefits of strengths-based approach, community hubs & learning networks: arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-…
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Are you interested in health and care research in Birmingham? Join us on Tuesday 31 October to meet the people involved and find out how you can help shape future research. buytickets.at/universityhosp… #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2023
Advert for a free event on Tuesday 31 October 2023, from midday - 3:30pm. Held at the Legacy Centre, Aston B6 4UU.

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