NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex

We are part of @NIHRresearch @NIHRARC delivering an Applied Research Collaboration for Kent Surrey and Sussex

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

💡 Could economic evaluation strengthen your research?

Join Dr Matt Glover from the University of Surrey for our introductory webinar on:

📅 11 November
🕝 2.30pm

👉 More info and register https://t.co/xbIN3lWnWR

#HealthEconomics #NIHR #ARCKSS

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

Help make sure mental health research focuses on what really matters 💚

Have you used services for more complex or ongoing mental health needs? Or do you care for someone who has?

We want to hear from you 🗣️

Take part here👉 https://t.co/xLjPxmGesd

#NIHR20

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

New funding opportunity: awards of up to £2,000 are available to help researchers, communities and VCSE organisations build partnerships before developing a research application.

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/xSk8XtdmJj

#ResearchFunding #CommunityResearch

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

Applying for research funding?

Get practical tips on choosing the right scheme, meeting funder priorities, writing for different reviewers and building a realistic route to impact.

Watch the recorded session: https://t.co/Rkuk6czNfE

#ResearchFunding #NIHR

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

🌟 Capacity building in action.

Through an @ARC_KSS Individual Development Award, Sharon Manship developed research that has helped shape draft NHS guidance on PMOS, demonstrating the power of research capacity building

👉https://t.co/gBtfe4SQwT

#NIHR20 #ResearchImpact

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

Developing an NIHR funding application?

Our fully funded Residential Grant Development and Writing Retreat offers dedicated writing time, expert support, food and accommodation from 16–18 March 2027 in Tunbridge Wells.

Apply by 5pm, 29 November:
https://t.co/oKCtvfsLMT

#NIHR

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

What helps us live healthier lives - and how much does where we live shape the answer?

At #ARCKSS Research Week, participants used collage to explore how housing, work, transport, food & community influence health.

Read Sarah Hotham’s reflections: https://t.co/o7Gw2subI2

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Develop your research skills while you undertake a placement within a part of the NIHR or a local authority setting.

Our Local Authority Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration will help develop your research skills, knowledge and expertise to co-create research that is more meaningful and better connected with practice.

It is open to NIHR Academy members, or individuals based in a local authority setting in England or Public Health Speciality Trainee based in England.

Find out more: https://t.co/in9tLhwnZG

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Tonight, we’re celebrating 40 exceptional research leaders at the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes! 🎉

From inspiring emerging talent to recognising outstanding research delivery, we’re celebrating the people helping to shape the future of health and care research. 🏆

#NIHR20

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

📢How can researchers increase the reach and impact of their work? Dr Madalina Toma shares 6 practical lessons-from building trusted partnerships to planning for impact from day one.

Full story: https://t.co/nHtCcRfjfK
Watch Madalina's presentation: https://t.co/dJpqJewJoY

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

How can researchers genuinely share power with communities?

Our Research Week session explored how participatory approaches can make research more inclusive, relevant & useful.

🎥 Find out more: https://t.co/rwqPS11WlY

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

What makes a successful grant application?

Join our first Building Better Research webinar on 13 October, 2.30–3.30pm, to explore how to develop a strong proposal and align it with funder priorities.

Register: https://t.co/llV1wvHaRg

#GrantWriting #ResearchFunding #ARCKSS

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

Researching trans healthcare: what are the barriers to participatory research and how can we overcome them?
Join this free online seminar:

📢15 October, 12pm to 1pm.
💻 Online
🎟️Free
Register here: https://t.co/Om3KHBJOnH

#ParticipatoryResearch #TransHealthcare #ARCKSS

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

New free course: Liver Smart helps community healthcare professionals support people with liver disease & those at risk. Co-designed with people with lived experience, it covers risk factors, signs, screening & supportive care.

➡️Read more: https://t.co/nicNs5r22b
#LiverHealth

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

New study explores why older adults with dementia might return to hospital after discharge.

The study identifies key factors that could help improve care and reduce avoidable readmissions. 🏥🧠

Read more: https://t.co/LHEuT0IKIc

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our South East #NIHR20 celebration such a success. 🎉

From speakers & panel members to poster presenters and delegates, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences as we celebrated 20 years of NIHR impact across our region.

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

💡Lived experience is helping shape better care.

Sharon Manship has contributed to new draft national guidance on PMOS, drawing on her own diagnosis journey and research across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

▶️▶️Read more: https://t.co/tlPQUaZp4s

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

💡@Governors & trustees can help improve mental health & wellbeing in schools and colleges.

The free Governor’s Toolkit gives boards simple questions & practical steps to help them check what is working & what could be better.

▶️Read More: https://t.co/Kq1wAutKbJ

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

📢Have your say on support for adolescent & young adults (16-35) with severe mental health needs

There's still time to register and join our Research Week session taking place on Monday 14 Sept, 3-4pm, online.

Sign up here: https://t.co/SwTRomKKsS

#arckssresearchweek2026

[NIHR ARC Kent, Surrey and Sussex @ARC_KSS]

🎉Congratulations to Professor Kathryn Greenwood, Mental Health Innovation |& Implementation Lead at @ARC_KSS and Professor of Clinical Psychology @SussexUni & @SPFT_NHS on being recognised as one of the 20 #NIHR20 Research Delivery Leaders. 👏

More➡️ https://t.co/42xKSlTRqT