The NIHR ARC East Midlands is one of 10 ARCs (@nihrarcs.bsky.social) supporting applied health and care research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihr.bsky.social).https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3muzcnj4va225This afternoon at #NIHR20 we're leading the masterclass "Equality in Research Matters" with @ethnichealthres.bsky.social. Covering Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) and how to embed equality thinking into study design and delivery. 📑 Download EqIA toolkit: https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/arc-store-resources/equality-impact-assessment-eqia-toolkit08 Sep 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzcnj4va225https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3muyqwrxzps2t🎉 We're at the #NIHR20 event in the East Midlands today, marking 20 years of the NIHR. A day of celebration, reflection and connection at Trent Vineyard, Nottingham, with colleagues from across the region's research infrastructure. @nihr-rss.bsky.social @leicestersresearch.bsky.social08 Sep 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyqwrxzps2thttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3muogyiezbg2vDr Riya Patel spoke to BBC Radio about the new Co-Trust Toolkit, helping to build trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities. Listen to the full interview (from 1.43.06): ▶️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zyy104 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muogyiezbg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mum2n7z2q22w📢 We're recruiting! 2 NIHR Programme Administrator roles, supporting: 🔹 ARC East Midlands Apply: tinyurl.com/3t7nvc54 🔹 Multiple Long-Term Conditions Cross-NIHR Collaboration Apply: tinyurl.com/2p9vw6z8 Hybrid working based at the @ldc-news.bsky.social @uniofleicester.bsky.social.03 Sep 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mum2n7z2q22whttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3muhpzu2kg225📩 Missed our August newsletter? 👉 Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/arc/nihr-arcem-newsletter-august-2026 ✅ Sign up to get ARC East Midlands updates every other month: https://tinyurl.com/ARCEMnewsletter01 Sep 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhpzu2kg225https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mtlfdooya22aJoin us for our ‘Equality in Research Matters’ seminar, exploring how we can make Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) a reality in research. 📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 🕛 12pm - 1.30pm 🎟️ Book your place: tinyurl.com/3hhaxxbj21 Aug 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlfdooya22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mtjga2bffc2mWe have two research vacancies within our Translation and Implementation Research Theme, both based at the University of Leicester. 📅 Applications close: Monday, August 31, 2026 Apply here: Research Associate: tinyurl.com/4zmsba6p Research Fellow: tinyurl.com/bdep7vvw20 Aug 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjga2bffc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3ms5y3gwrms2lNew to Equality Impact Assessments, or need a refresher? Join our free monthly workshops hosted with our Center for Ethnic Health Research team. Next session: 📅 19 August 2026, 1 to 3pm via Zoom. Book your spot 👇 #EqualityInResearchMatters https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/require-further-support-your-equality-impact-assessment03 Aug 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5y3gwrms2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mrs7w45xf222In our latest blog, Dr Patrick Nyikavaranda and Bev Chipp share their reflections on adapting the Equality Impact Assessment process for mental health research, highlighting how we can better consider equity, inclusion and lived experience. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3x3ft8f429 Jul 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs7w45xf222https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mr2rkhqlbz24Diabetes prevention takes centre stage at The Lancet Summit this November, with Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Co-Director of ARC East Midlands, among the speakers. 🗓️ 30 November to 2 December 2026 📍 Sitges, Spain 🔗 https://thelancetsummit.com/diabetes-prevention/index.html #LancetSummit20 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2rkhqlbz24https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mqjzokrx3k2iA new toolkit has been developed to help researchers build trust with ethnic minority communities. The Co-Trust Toolkit aims to support greater participation in medical research and help ensure research reflects the needs of everyone. 🔗Read more: https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-toolkit-aims-build-trust-medical-research-among-ethnic-minority-communities13 Jul 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjzokrx3k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mq74g6gqvh25Need support with your Equality Impact Assessment? Our free monthly workshops are open to everyone. Next session: 🗓️ 27 July 2026, 1 to 3pm via Zoom. Book your spot 👇 https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/events/require-further-support-your-equality-impact-assessment09 Jul 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq74g6gqvh25https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mpodncl4gs25Four funded PhD studentships are now open at NIHR ARC East Midlands, across our research themes: 🔹 Multiple long term conditions 🔹 Health inequalities 🔹 Health data 🔹 Implementation research Find out more and apply: https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/apply-funded-phd-studentships02 Jul 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpodncl4gs25https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mpgkascdqs2o🎓 Congratulations to Dr Charlotte Playford, who has been awarded her PhD at the University of Lincoln, funded by ARC East Midlands. Her research highlights more holistic care for inflammatory bowel disease, improving support for mental health, diet & coordination. https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/charlotte-playford-awarded-phd29 Jun 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgkascdqs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mp76bak2ac2eARC East Midlands Co-Directors demonstrated how UK researchers are working nationally and globally to tackle major health challenges when they took centre stage in Ghana, leading a high-level dissemination event for the CREATE programme. Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/mufapa7v26 Jun 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp76bak2ac2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mozolz5o2c2d⏰ Applications for our fully funded PhD studentship at University of Nottingham close this week on 28 June 2026. Focused on ageing and resilience in later life. 🗓 Interviews: 17 July 2026 Don't miss out 👇 https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd-opportunity-ageing-and-resilience24 Jun 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozolz5o2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mol7ak3xbc2pFollowing #CarersWeek, new resources from the PATHFINDER study explore informal caring in Somali and Gypsy and Traveller communities and why so many carers remain invisible to the services designed to support them. Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/4paywwwb #GRTHM18 Jun 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol7ak3xbc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mokq2ek35a2tThis week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Realist evaluation research Explore: ✅ CMO configurations ✅ Unpack complex interventions ✅ Apply theory to mechanisms https://youtu.be/fAbR9ooInMQ18 Jun 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokq2ek35a2thttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3moifd7eyjk2bCongratulations to Dr Priscilla Katapa on completing her PhD at the @uniofleicester.bsky.social, funded by @arc-em.bsky.social. Her research explored barriers to insulin initiation among people with type 2 diabetes from ethnic minority backgrounds. 🔗 https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/celebrating-priscilla-katapas-phd-success17 Jun 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3moifd7eyjk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3moiddvmiqc2bOur fully funded PhD opportunity at University of Nottingham includes: ✅ Tax-free stipend (~£21,805) ✅ Registration fees covered ✅ £3,000 for research and training costs ✅ Full and part-time Focused on ageing and resilience in later life. Apply by 28 June: https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd-opportunity-ageing-and-resilience17 Jun 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiddvmiqc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnz4rtrcoh2kThis week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Operational implementation Learn to: ✅ Identify your audience ✅ Develop strong value proposition ✅ Define your 'implementation-ready' outputs https://youtu.be/aUFcMXvKNAo11 Jun 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnz4rtrcoh2khttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnyzfdqjvk2jCongratulations to Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Co-Director of ARC East Midlands, on being profiled in The Lancet alongside the publication of his cardiometabolic multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) series. Read the profile: 🔗 tinyurl.com/29x6j3w811 Jun 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnyzfdqjvk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnwg7qy4l22oKnow a health or care professional passionate about research? 👀 We have a fully funded PhD studentship at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social on ageing and resilience in later life. 🗓️ Closes 28 June 2026 Find out more and apply: 🔗 https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd-opportunity-ageing-and-resilience10 Jun 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwg7qy4l22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mns2lhymkc25A trio of pioneering review papers on cardiometabolic multiple long-term conditions have been published today in @thelancet.com and presented at the @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social 2026 Scientific Sessions, led by Professor Kamlesh Khunti. Find out more: 🔗 tinyurl.com/rc7vwxsr08 Jun 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mns2lhymkc25https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnrjnuba6224Interested in social prescribing and integrated care? Join @ificinfo.bsky.social Scotland's webinar this Wednesday (10 June, 4pm BST) featuring perspectives from England, Canada and Wales. Register: tinyurl.com/5n7apxwr [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jun 2026 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrjnuba6224https://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnjujmhmi22rWhat does the evidence say about social prescribing for people living with #dementia? ARC East Midlands researcher @neilchadborn.bsky.social reviews the international evidence, finding promise but gaps in research and dementia-specific adaptations. Read here: 🔗 https://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/social-prescribing-dementia-reviewing-international-evidence05 Jun 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnjujmhmi22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnhxyxdpw22zCongratulations to Dr Salisu-Olatunji on completing her PhD at @uniofleicester.bsky.social! 🎉 She explored how #COVID19 affected those with multiple long-term conditions, using data from over four million patients across 51 countries and primary care data from England. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4v8jch5204 Jun 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhxyxdpw22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/arc-em.bsky.social/post/3mnhjkp5k6m2dThis week's #ARCLunchandLearn features: 📽️ Academic writing skills Discover: ✅ Why academic writing matters ✅ Prepare before you write (methods first) ✅ Structure: methods, results, discussion ✅ Top tips from experience https://youtu.be/OxfjFnEIKIg04 Jun 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:shnffcf25zxi3o4dnu2mlrsf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhjkp5k6m2d