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The Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex is one of 15 @nihrarcs.bsky.social funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihr.bsky.social). We work with our partners, across the region, on applied health & care research
@arckss.bsky.socialCould dedicated time and expert support move your NIHR funding application forward?
Apply for our fully funded Residential Grant Development and Writing Retreat, 16–18 March 2027, in Tunbridge Wells.
Deadline: 5pm, 29 Nov 2026 👇
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@arckss.bsky.socialWhat helps us live healthier lives & how much does the place around us shape the answer?
@ARC KSS Research Week, participants got creative with pictures, paper, scissors & glue to explore how housing, work, transport, food & community connections influence our health.
More: tinyurl.com/nc6fymh3
@arckss.bsky.social📢Want your research to make a real difference?
Dr Madalina Toma shares 6 practical lessons on building trusted partnerships, involving people with lived experience and planning for impact from the start.
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▶️Watch Madalina's presentation: tinyurl.com/22zb6cze
@arckss.bsky.socialHow can researchers move beyond involvement & genuinely share power with communities?
An ARC KSS Research Week session explored practical ways to make research more inclusive, relevant & useful.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4hb3mwmm
🎥 Missed the session? Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/yhz8pe82
@arckss.bsky.socialJoin the first webinar in our new Building Better Research series.
On 13 October, 2.30–3.30pm, we’ll explore the key components of a successful grant application — from developing a strong proposal to aligning it with funder priorities.
Register: tinyurl.com/3h333rr6
@arckss.bsky.socialHow can we make research more inclusive & meaningful for trans communities?
Join our free online seminar exploring the barriers to participatory research in trans healthcare and discussing ways to improve collaboration and engagement.
📅 15 October 2026
⏰ 12 - 1pm
💻 Online
More: shorturl.at/Ajaiz
@arckss.bsky.socialA new free online course is helping community healthcare professionals better support people with liver disease & those at risk.
Co-designed with people who have lived experience, Liver Smart covers risk factors, signs & symptoms, screening, treatment & supportive care.
More: tinyurl.com/yv8a9n6y
@arckss.bsky.socialA huge thank you to everyone who helped make our South East #NIHR20 celebration such a success. 🎉
Special thanks to guest speaker Nicola Murray from the Department of Health and Social Care.
#ResearchChangesLives #NIHR20
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@arckss.bsky.socialHow can governors and trustees help improve mental health and wellbeing?
The free Governor’s Toolkit offers simple questions and practical steps to help boards understand what is working and where change is needed.
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@arckss.bsky.social🎉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. 👏
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