SORTS is an evidence-informed online training programme and toolkit helping school staff identify, understand and support students who self-harm — showing how digital tools can make a real-world difference for those most vulnerable.

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Everyone deserves maternity care that is safe, equitable and tailored to their individual needs, yet parents with learning disabilities can face significant barriers to accessing the care they need. The Together Project, led by @arckss.bsky.social is helping to change this.

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People living with severe mental illness have a reduced life expectancy of 15-20 years❗The Primrose Programme is an example of how healthcare professionals can be supported to facilitate community-centred, preventative health solutions.

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How can children living with certain health conditions be supported outside of hospital?

The SPACE pilot scheme allows link workers to spend time with families, understand their needs, and ensure they access support.

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@arcnenc.bsky.social

People living with a life-limiting illness are at higher risk of domestic abuse

An NIHR infrastructure-funded study explored peoples' experiences and created a toolkit to help professionals support those most vulnerable.

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What is the role of health services in helping people manage financial problems?

Programmes such as Citizens Advice on Prescriptions in Liverpool are showcasing just how the shift from hospital to community can be achieved.

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@arcnwc.bsky.social, @citizensadvice.bsky.social

In an ageing population, severe frailty is increasing. Virtual wards offer treatment for people in their own homes – but ARC West wanted to learn how to make these wards better.

Researchers investigated why and how virtual wards work, who they work for, under what conditions.

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Impact spotlight – Keep On Keep Up 💡

To address the impact of functional decline & falls amongst older adults on health & social care services, @arc-gm.bsky.social have created KOKU - a digital programme designed to help older adults improve strength, balance, & confidence.

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Over 220,000 emergency hospital admissions each year in the UK are caused by falls in older people
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Social prescribing has expanded rapidly – yet evidence on its system-level impact has been limited.

arc-gm.bsky.social, ARC West & @arcnenc.bsky.social, have evaluated social prescribing, who uses it, its effects on health & service use, and the implications for primary care.

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The NHS is under critical pressure to deliver timely, acute care while preventing hospitals from reaching breaking point.

Read about how the @arc-wm.bsky.social aim to broaden the Virtual Ward model is shaping national policy change bit.ly/3Vp6M7H

What can be done to build a preventative, community-based model for diabetes care?

The @arc-em.bsky.social Diabetes Model of Care sets out a proven, integrated approach to transforming diabetes services that could save the UK £276 million.

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Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million people in the UK.

To tackle this, @arcsouthwest.bsky.social and ARC Thames Valley created the SARAH programme, providing tailored, self-management care strategies.

The result? The programme is now recommended for widespread NHS use.

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What can the role of community care teams look like when it comes to end-of-life care?

Read about how our initiative at @arceastofengland.bsky.social has led to system-wide change for community end-of-life care.

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ARC research is transforming health & care systems while supporting the people behind it

Across the network:
🎓 455 PhD students & 232 Postdoctoral Fellows supported
📅 5,135 events hosted

#ARCImpact

The ARC programme exemplifies how the "spirit of collaboration" can accelerate meaningful change for our health systems.

Read Professor Dame Nicky Cullum's thoughts on the many strengths of the ARC network.

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How has NIHR research led to real, positive impact for local populations and health and care systems?

We’re kicking off our campaign showcasing some of the most impactful projects delivered by the NIHR ARCs between October 2019 and March 2026.

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