The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) has funded six, new Priorities for Care research projects that will provide creative solutions to the provision of health and care services across the region.
All projects, which start this month (October), involve a number of different partners from across the region and cover a range of different health and social care services.
They include:
- Co-designing inclusive residential care for LGBTQ+ elders - in partnership with: Opening Doors; University of Kent; University of Surrey; University of Hertfordshire; Brighton LBGTQ Switchboard; Brighton and Hove City Council; West Sussex County Council; and East Sussex County Council (project led by the University of Kent).
- Evaluating the implementation of a new model of integrated primary and community mental health care for adults with significant mental health needs: A peer research method study focused on young adults (18-25 years) - in partnership with: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board; and the McPin Foundation (project led by University of Surrey).
- DE-eSCALation of opioids post-surgical dischargE – The role of the clinical pharmacist in reducing opioid dependence at the interface between hospital and primary care – The DESCALE study - in partnership with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (project led by University of Kent).
- A realist evaluation of the Kent and Medway Dementia Care Coordinator service in primary care and across care pathways - in partnership with: Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (led by University of Surrey).
- Acute Care at Home in Kent for patients with COPD: an exploratory study - in partnership with: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (led by University of Kent).
- Building a sustainable health community in East Surrey: Understanding the impact and implementation of Growing Health Together - in partnership with: Alliance for Better Care; Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Health Education England; Surrey County Council; and NHS Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Board (project led by University of Kent).
Victoria Hare, Programme Manager at ARC KSS, said:
"We are pleased to be able to fund six new projects, all of which address a clear priority for health and care providers and commissioners across the region.
"All projects selected offer a clear and practical pathway to improve outcomes or care provision, they involve a range of partners across health and care settings and including academia in Kent, Surrey and Sussex and have been designed to involve members of the public and our communities."
All projects awarded contribute to at least one of the ARC KSS themes or sub themes and will run for up to two years.
