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NIHR awards Applied Research Collaborations £157 million to support transformation of the health and care system – Bradford Teaching Hospitals to host Yorkshire & Humber ARC

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £157 million investment over 5 years in 10 NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs).  From April 2026, the new...

New Research Internship Programme Opens Doors for Yorkshire and Humber Healthcare Professionals

A funded opportunity is now available to boost research skills and career development across the region. Healthcare professionals across Yorkshire and Humber can  access  a ground-breaking internship programme designed to...

Space for play is being ‘designed-out’ of urban childhoods 

Children growing up in British cities face barriers to safe, playable spaces as financial constraints, policy misalignment and housing pressures cause planners to prioritise property over parks, finds a new...

New Podcast Episode- Scaling Health Interventions: Systems Thinking with Dr Harriet Koorts

In this episode of the Essential Implementation Podcast, Kristian speaks with Dr Harriet, an expert researcher in scaling health interventions from Deakin University. They unpack one of public health’s toughest challenges:...

New Open Access Editorial Advances Understanding of eFI2 Frailty Identification Tool

Ground-breaking research on routine frailty identification now freely available to support NHS modernisation efforts A new editorial published in the British Journal of General Practice is now available here, providing...

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...

National Conference Spotlights Virtual Wards and Hospital at Home for Adults and Children

Over two days in June 2025, more than 270 professionals and academics from across the UK gathered in Leeds for a national conference on the expanding field of Hospital at...

Researchers from YH ARC and University experts team up with Team GB hockey Olympian to make school PE kits fitter for purpose and put ball in pupils’ court

Top researchers, including researchers from NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber (YH ARC) have united with Team GB hockey player and sports inclusivity trailblazer Tess Howard MBE on a...

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...

New online toolkit to help parents of autistic children improve dental health

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. Fredi...

Yorkshire Ambulance Service Receives Major Funding to Transform Emergency Care

Groundbreaking research project aims to improve outcomes for patients with hidden health conditions Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has secured significant funding from the National Institute for Health and Care...

YH ARC Researchers Share Breakthroughs During Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week showcases £7.5 million research network as UK faces £42 billion annual care costs 19-25th May 2025 Throughout Dementia Action Week, run by Alzheimer’s Society, researchers from across...