The Born and Bred in (BaBi) Network’s Innovative Approach Published

An innovative new approach to birth cohort studies has been published today in NIHR Open Research. The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire & Humber (YH ARC) Born and Bred in (BaBi) Network creates an efficient, place-based birth e-cohort system that links routinely collected data for mothers and babies to support both local service improvement and […]
NIHR 2024/2025 Annual Report Published Featuring ARC Yorkshire & Humber Projects

The NIHR has published its 2024/2025 annual report showcasing the profound impact of NIHR-funded and supported research over the past year, highlighting the numerous ways it has improved lives and made a difference to families and communities. NIHR has demonstrated how it is driving health and care improvement in four key ways: Impact – NIHR […]
NIHR awards £7.8m to drive knowledge mobilisation across Applied Research Collaborations

The NIHR has awarded £7.8m to its Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) to build knowledge mobilisation capacity and capability within the health and social care system. As part of this national initiative, ARC Yorkshire and Humber has received a portion of this funding to support local knowledge mobilisation efforts. This initiative aims to reduce the time […]
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 […]
Inspiring videos show smokers with mental health conditions who successfully quit
As part of an output from the CLAHRC SCIMITAR+ study, former smokers with mental health conditions have shared their inspiring journeys on how they conquered their addiction in a series of powerful short films.