The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber conducts applied health research to improve the health and wellbeing of the 5.6 million people in the region.

Bringing together expertise from universities, NHS trusts, local authorities and partners, our ARC multidisciplinary teams work with the public to focus on addressing the major health challenges faced by our population.

Our Research Areas

Our Approach

Making a Difference: Our Latest Case Studies

Our latest projects

Evaluation of a Community-Based Intervention to Increase Childhood Immunisation Uptake

GP childhood immunisation programme evaluation Childhood vaccination uptake in Bradford District is considerably lower than the UK average, with marked inequalities across population groups. A GP at Modality AWC partnership...

 The Electronic Developmental Support Passport (EDSP) and SEND system transformation

Children do not always receive the support they need at school as early as they could. Families and teachers can face delays while waiting for assessments, diagnoses or specialist support....

Forest school INterventions for Children’s Health: Randomised Control Trial

FINCH-RCT2 Children’s mental health difficulties are increasing, and many families face long waits for support. Schools are looking for practical ways to help children feel happier, more confident and better...

Upcoming Events

Webinars

Evidence into Action Webinar: How Data, AI and Analytics can support neighbourhood health

18th November 2026

12:30 pm

– 2:00 pm

Online (Zoom)

Lunch and Learn

“I have no idea who does the bone thing”: Empowering older women in supported self-management of osteoporosis

23rd November 2026

12:30 pm

– 1:30 pm

Online (Zoom)

JU:MP Autumn Lunch & Learn Series

23rd November 2026

12:45 pm

– 1:15 pm

Online (Teams)

MEaCC/MMN Conference 2027

12th March 2027

9:00 am

Bridge Conference Centre, LEEDS, LS9 7BQ