Be part of shaping the next ARC for Yorkshire and Humber
We are pleased to announce the release of our consultation document outlining initial proposals for the next Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Yorkshire and Humber. This document represents the first step in an open dialogue about our region’s health research priorities. As we plan for the future of ARC Yorkshire and Humber, we are committed to […]
New publication – A qualitative study exploring the experiences of advanced clinical practitioner training in emergency care in the South West of England
The advanced practitioner role is an innovative workforce solution implemented in the UK and internationally to address healthcare demand and capacity challenges, including in emergency care. In the UK, advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) are experienced professionals—such as nurses, paramedics, and pharmacists—who complete a master’s degree and extended clinical training to independently assess, diagnose, and treat […]
Child health experts, including researchers from ARC Yorkshire & Humber, call on new government to urgently address inequalities in rising infant mortality
More babies are dying before their first birthday, with those in deprived areas, the North of England and Black and Asian ethnic groups the worst affected, according to new analysis released today. National figures on infant deaths in 2022 reveal that, after a brief hiatus, infant mortality is rising once again, exposing stark inequalities across […]
West Yorkshire Scientific Advisory Group (WYSAG) launches “WYSAG Talks”
The West Yorkshire Scientific Advisory Group (WYSAG) has released videos in it’s new “WYSAG Talks” series which provide the chance to find out more from WYSAG experts about the big challenges facing us, what the science tells us and what we can do to together to build a healthier future in West Yorkshire. Whilst we […]
Success for YH ARC PhD student, Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy passed his PhD viva in June and is now working as a research fellow with the Global Health Team in the Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York. . He will be specifically working on a programme of work called HFACT. Peter explains that his PhD is titled: Evaluating childhood public health […]
Born and Bred in Wakefield: New exhibition celebrating families living in Wakefield District launched
Wakefield Museums & Castles’ new online exhibition explores the experience of families living in the Wakefield district who have recently had a baby. The exhibition, entitled Born and Bred in Wakefield, introduces four young families who live in the Wakefield district. It features photographs, objects, and oral histories from the families as well as a […]
