Image split into two sections. On the left, a dark blue background with the NIHR logo and white text that reads: "NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London One in four women experience mental illness during pregnancy and up to one year after birth. Our research has: • Informed the development and delivery of the Maternal Mental Health Service programme. • Highlighted the need for new training to embed psychological support into maternity care in partnership with the Centre for Child and Family Justice." On the right, a photo of a pregnant woman sitting and holding her belly, looking downward. In the top-right corner of the photo, the word "IMPACT" is written in large red handwritten-style letters inside a red rectangular border.

This week, we've been showcasing our impact through 4 powerful case studies.

We close with how our research has contributed to national policy on perinatal mental health and maternity care. #ARCImpacts

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Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have:

🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects
📰 published over 9,000 papers
🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations
💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding!

👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...

💫 #ARCimpacts

The graphic is split into two halves. On the left, a dark blue background with white and light blue text reads: NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London Our research showed that women who had midwifery continuity of care were: • 19% less likely to lose their baby before 24 weeks • 24% less likely to lose their baby overall • 16% less likely to have premature baby" On the right side of the graphic is a photo of a woman breastfeeding a baby. Above the photo, the word "IMPACT" is written in bold red hand-drawn font within a red outlined box.

This week, we’re highlighting our impact through 4 powerful case studies.

Today, find out how we have helped to improve health outcomes for women and babies at higher risk of complications during pregnancy and birth. #ARCImpacts

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

A care professional looking at the DALLI (Domestic Abuse and Life-Limiting Illness) toolkit on a screen. Impact / Hospital to community. #ARCimpacts logo

The Domestic Abuse in Life Limiting Illness (DALLI) toolkit, launched by @arcwessex.bsky.social, gives health & care professionals the skills & knowledge to help victims seek help and report cases

It has been adopted by @mariecurieuk.bsky.social

www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/research-are...

💫 #ARCimpacts

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Clearer #NHS data

@arc-wm.bsky.social evaluated the impact of sessions training staff to use Statistical Process Control charts for clearer data presentation, finding that the process has become a new standard of reporting for hospital trusts.

www.arc-wm.nihr.ac.uk/impact-stati...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Wonderful to see our Deep End Network highlighted nationally as part of #ARCimpacts week 😍 @drsameenah.bsky.social @jonquine.bsky.social

Work by ARC NENC is highlighted today as part of our national #ARCimpacts campaign to celebrate 6 years of @arcnwc.bsky.social

Watch this short explainer video about our work to co-develop the Deep End NENC GP Network, and the difference that this has made so far ⬇️

Leg exercises using bands. #ARCimpacts logo

The FaME (Falls Management Exercise) programme empowers older adults to enhance their balance & independence — reducing fall rates & saving #NHS costs

It involves collaboration between @arc-em.bsky.social, @penarc.bsky.social & @arc-gm.bsky.social

arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/arc-store-re...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Mother and child looking at a laptop screen together. #ARCimpacts logo

A parent-led digital programme, developed with @arc-oxtv.bsky.social support, has helped > 1,000 families tackle childhood anxiety whilst reducing clinician time by 40%!
Now rolling out across 20+ #NHS areas & expanding internationally to Chile
www.arc-oxtv.nihr.ac.uk/resources/on...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Black and white photograph of a person looking out a window. #ARCimpacts logo

The Deep End NENC #deependGP Network, co-developed by @arcnenc.bsky.social, involves 52 GP practices based in socioeconomically deprived areas

It has secured £2.9 million from NENC #NHS to help improve health & care in the communities they serve

arc-nenc.nihr.ac.uk/news/in-at-t...

💫 #ARCimpacts

A graphic from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London. The left side features a dark blue background with white text that reads: "NIHR | Applied Research Collaboration South London Our clinical trial of Alcohol Assertive Outreach Treatment (AAOT) showed highly promising results. The program: • Reduced hospital admissions by 50% • Improved quality of life and reduced drinking among participants after 1 year • Saved £10,470 per patient, with a return on investment of £3.34 for every £1 spent" On the right side of the image, there is a photo a young woman talking supportively to an older person with the word 'IMPACT' on top

This week, we've been showcasing our impact through 4 powerful case studies.

Today, find out about our trial of Alcohol Assertive Outreach Treatment, a program where health professionals support patients in their homes and communities. #ARCImpacts

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

NIHR ARCs have around
🗞️ 19,000 newsletter subscribers
❤️ 88,000 social media followers

💻 ARC websites were visited over 860,000 times by over 610,000 users in the past year alone!

✍️ ARCs published over 3,000 news stories & 1,400 blogs in the past 6 years

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💫 #ARCimpacts

Child jumping. #ARCimpacts logo

A flagship programme supported by @arc-yharc.bsky.social is delivering world-leading results

JU:MP increased children’s physical activity by >70 minutes a week, showing greater impact than any comparable intervention & securing £4m new investment

arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/new-research...

💫 #ARCimpacts

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Alcohol researchers at @arc-southlondon.bsky.social have evaluated a home- and neighbourhood-based treatment approach that improves outcomes for people with serious alcohol problems, while reducing #NHS costs and hospital admissions

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Over the past 6 years, ARCs have hosted:

🗓️ 5,135 events!

including more than:
🤝 2,590 involvement events
&
🌟 1,180 training and capacity building events

... and registering over 71,000 attendances
🧍🏿🧍🧍🏿‍♀️🧍🏼‍♀️🧍🏽🧍‍♀️

Discover our work: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Image split into two sections. On the left, a dark blue background with white and red text reads: NIHR | Applied Research Collaboration South London Our research: Found that ⅓ of women who died during or after pregnancy were known to children’s social care services, highlighting the need for more trauma-informed care Generated significant media interest and has been presented to policymakers at NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care" On the right side, a close-up photograph shows an adult holding a baby's hand. In the top-right corner of the image, the word "IMPACT" is handwritten in red inside a box.

To mark six years of ARC South London, we’re sharing 4 powerful case studies this week.

First up: discover how we’ve helped improve support for families with children’s social care involvement during pregnancy & the first two years of life. #ARCImpacts

arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/research-and...

Illustration of a school child holding a pencil and looking at a blank sheet of paper. Still image from the Behaviour in Schools Study (BISS) animation. #ARCimpacts logo

From control to connection:
An @arc-west.bsky.social co-designed research project, led by young people, is highlighting the need for change in managing school behaviour — moving away from punitive strategies towards relational approaches.

Read more: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/from-co...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Pregnant woman holding her belly. #ARCimpacts logo

Up to 1 in 4 women could avoid post-birth incontinence through a midwife-led programme teaching pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy.

Co-developed by @penarc.bsky.social researchers, it is now in 9 #NHS Trusts, with 9 more planning delivery.

arc-swp.nihr.ac.uk/impact/anten...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Dementia inequalities board game (funded by Wellcome Trust funding and supported by NIHR ARC North West Coast). #ARCimpacts logo

How playing a game can help spread awareness of #dementia inequalities

With @wellcometrust.bsky.social funding, & supported by @arcnwc.bsky.social, an innovative & creative board game has been designed to improve knowledge about dementia inequalities

www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/how-pla...

💫 #ARCimpacts

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A programme helping offer personalised support for people living with severe mental illness, improves health & wellbeing & is estimated to save the NHS £895 a year per patient
www.arc-nt.nihr.ac.uk/research/evi...

💫 #ARCimpacts @ucl.ac.uk @england.nhs.uk @arc-em.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social

People placing hands together and #ARCimpacts logo

Growing Health Together

This community-led health initiative connects local people, GPs & organisations.

It has been evaluated by @arckss.bsky.social and has been hailed as a blueprint for prevention & integrated community care

arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/news/buildin...

💫 #ARCimpacts

A Community Health and Wellbeing Worker smiling and waving. #ARCimpacts logo

Community Health & Wellbeing Workers have been supporting over 20,000 households with proactive & culturally sensitive care.

This new approach co-developed by @arc-nwl.bsky.social is projected to deliver a £3 return for every £1 invested!

arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/communi...

💫 #ARCimpacts

Person using a laptop computer. A web page titled "Recognising and responding to self-harm in schools" is open on the screen. #ARCimpacts logo

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