Documents - Applied Research Collaboration - Kent, Surrey and Sussex https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library?format=html Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Handbook for Public Members - May 2026 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/881-handbook-for-public-members-may-2026?format=html Handbook for Public Members - May 2026 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/881-handbook-for-public-members-may-2026?format=html ana.moreno@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk (Ana Moreno) Guidance and reports Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:48 +0000 FAQ's 2026 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/880-faqs-2026?format=html FAQ's 2026 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/880-faqs-2026?format=html ana.moreno@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk (Ana Moreno) Guidance and reports Tue, 19 May 2026 15:05:24 +0000 Public Advisor Role Description https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/879-public-advisor-role-description?format=html Public Advisor Role Description https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/879-public-advisor-role-description?format=html ana.moreno@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk (Ana Moreno) Guidance and reports Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Challenging inequality in mental health detention: why race, risk and voice matter https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/877-challenging-inequality-in-mental-health-detention-why-race-risk-and-voice-matter?format=html Challenging inequality in mental health detention: why race, risk and voice matter Dr Peter Baffoe completed hius PhD in Applied Health/ Social work at the University of Kent. 

His research explored how Approved Mental Health Professionals make decisions about compulsory detention under the Mental Health Act - and why people from Balck and ethnic minority communities are far more likely to be detained.

]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/877-challenging-inequality-in-mental-health-detention-why-race-risk-and-voice-matter?format=html Dr Peter Baffoe completed hius PhD in Applied Health/ Social work at the University of Kent. 

His research explored how Approved Mental Health Professionals make decisions about compulsory detention under the Mental Health Act - and why people from Balck and ethnic minority communities are far more likely to be detained.

]]> ana.moreno@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk (Ana Moreno) Summaries Tue, 19 May 2026 09:29:28 +0000 From surgical nursing to research‑led care https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/876-from-surgical-nursing-to-research-led-care?format=html From surgical nursing to research‑led care https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/876-from-surgical-nursing-to-research-led-care?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Impact case studies Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:50:19 +0000 From pharmacy practice to clinical research https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/875-abi-downham-hcp-case-study?format=html From pharmacy practice to clinical research https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/875-abi-downham-hcp-case-study?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Impact case studies Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:55:01 +0000 CAVEAT-i FAiR case study https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/871-caveat-i-fair-case-study?format=html CAVEAT-i FAiR case study https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/871-caveat-i-fair-case-study?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Impact case studies Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:48:50 +0000 CAVEAT-i Age UK case study https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/870-caveat-i-age-uk-case-study?format=html CAVEAT-i Age UK case study https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/870-caveat-i-age-uk-case-study?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Impact case studies Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:47:16 +0000 Building Research Capacity in Social Care https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/869-building-research-capacity-in-social-care?format=html Building Research Capacity in Social Care https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/869-building-research-capacity-in-social-care?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:35:26 +0000 Care planning for older adults living in a care home a guide for family and friends https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/863-care-planning-for-older-adults-living-in-a-care-home-a-guide-for-family-and-friends?format=html Care planning for older adults living in a care home a guide for family and friends https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/863-care-planning-for-older-adults-living-in-a-care-home-a-guide-for-family-and-friends?format=html ana.moreno@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk (Ana Moreno) Guidance and reports Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:41:14 +0000 Review of the evidence for interventions delivered by government, healthcare providers and the VCSE sector to support return to work for people with musculoskeletal and/or mental health conditions https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/862-review-of-the-evidence-for-interventions-delivered-by-government-healthcare-providers-and-the-vcse-sector-to-support-return-to-work-for-people-with-musculoskeletal-and-or-mental-health-conditions?format=html Review of the evidence for interventions delivered by government, healthcare providers and the VCSE sector to support return to work for people with musculoskeletal and/or mental health conditions https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/862-review-of-the-evidence-for-interventions-delivered-by-government-healthcare-providers-and-the-vcse-sector-to-support-return-to-work-for-people-with-musculoskeletal-and-or-mental-health-conditions?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:13:51 +0000 In Our Own Words Youth Research Recommendations https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/859-in-our-own-words-youth-research-recommendations?format=html In Our Own Words Youth Research Recommendations This document presents youth researchers’ recommendations to improve support for neurodivergent young people. Suggestions include better communication and updates during diagnosis waits, strengthened teacher training, sensory and flexible school adjustments, improved approaches to non‑attendance and more inclusive recreational opportunities.]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/859-in-our-own-words-youth-research-recommendations?format=html This document presents youth researchers’ recommendations to improve support for neurodivergent young people. Suggestions include better communication and updates during diagnosis waits, strengthened teacher training, sensory and flexible school adjustments, improved approaches to non‑attendance and more inclusive recreational opportunities.]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Summaries Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:46:52 +0000 In Our Own Words Impact Story https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/858-in-our-own-words-impact-story?format=html In Our Own Words Impact Story The In Our Own Words Impact Story highlights a peer‑led research programme where neurodivergent young people were trained to investigate mental health, education, and community experiences in Surrey. Through independent projects, creative outputs, and an exhibition, youth researchers generated insights and recommendations aimed at improving support, understanding, and services.]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/858-in-our-own-words-impact-story?format=html The In Our Own Words Impact Story highlights a peer‑led research programme where neurodivergent young people were trained to investigate mental health, education, and community experiences in Surrey. Through independent projects, creative outputs, and an exhibition, youth researchers generated insights and recommendations aimed at improving support, understanding, and services.]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Impact case studies Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:43:56 +0000 In Our Own Words Findings Report https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/857-in-our-own-words-findings-report-2024-2025?format=html In Our Own Words Findings Report This youth‑led report explores neurodivergent young people’s experiences in Surrey, highlighting long diagnostic waits, poor school support, masking, mental‑health struggles, and barriers to attendance. It includes perspectives from teachers, parents and police, and offers recommendations to improve understanding, communication, adjustments, and services for neurodivergent young people.]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/857-in-our-own-words-findings-report-2024-2025?format=html This youth‑led report explores neurodivergent young people’s experiences in Surrey, highlighting long diagnostic waits, poor school support, masking, mental‑health struggles, and barriers to attendance. It includes perspectives from teachers, parents and police, and offers recommendations to improve understanding, communication, adjustments, and services for neurodivergent young people.]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:41:08 +0000 In Our Own Words Comic Book https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/856-in-our-own-words-comic-book-2024-2025?format=html In Our Own Words Comic Book The In Our Own Words Comic Book (2024–2025) showcases neurodivergent youth researchers’ stories through illustrated comics. Each strip shares lived experiences of diagnosis, waiting times, school support, mental health, identity, and relationships.]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/856-in-our-own-words-comic-book-2024-2025?format=html The In Our Own Words Comic Book (2024–2025) showcases neurodivergent youth researchers’ stories through illustrated comics. Each strip shares lived experiences of diagnosis, waiting times, school support, mental health, identity, and relationships.]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Posters Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:39:05 +0000 Learning from public experiences in governance meetings https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/855-learning-from-public-experiences-in-governance-meetings?format=html Learning from public experiences in governance meetings This poster brings together real experiences and practical suggestions from public advisors about what helps make involvement in governance meetings meaningful and accessible.  Based on feedback gathered during our Impact & Governance Review, it highlights simple, effective ways to support everyone to take part, share ideas, and make a difference.  Whether you're a researcher, public member, or part of a wider team, we hope these insights- guided by the UK Standards for Public Involvement will help you create more inclusive and impactful meetings.

]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/855-learning-from-public-experiences-in-governance-meetings?format=html This poster brings together real experiences and practical suggestions from public advisors about what helps make involvement in governance meetings meaningful and accessible.  Based on feedback gathered during our Impact & Governance Review, it highlights simple, effective ways to support everyone to take part, share ideas, and make a difference.  Whether you're a researcher, public member, or part of a wider team, we hope these insights- guided by the UK Standards for Public Involvement will help you create more inclusive and impactful meetings.

]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Posters Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:14:22 +0000 Your Health and Social Care Research Quick Guide https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/854-your-health-and-social-care-research-quick-guide?format=html Your Health and Social Care Research Quick Guide Produced by Dr Diana Ramsey, ARC KSS Darzi Fellow (2021-2022) with insights and support from people working to deliver research in the Health and Social Care region, the Your Health and Social Care Research Quick Guide is a resource to help those working in health or social care to start or develop their research journey.

Packed with information, links and personal stories from people working across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, this guide has been designed to answer any questions you might have in regards to getting involved in research, building networks, research training and resources.

Whatever your research experience, this guide is for you.

]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/854-your-health-and-social-care-research-quick-guide?format=html Produced by Dr Diana Ramsey, ARC KSS Darzi Fellow (2021-2022) with insights and support from people working to deliver research in the Health and Social Care region, the Your Health and Social Care Research Quick Guide is a resource to help those working in health or social care to start or develop their research journey.

Packed with information, links and personal stories from people working across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, this guide has been designed to answer any questions you might have in regards to getting involved in research, building networks, research training and resources.

Whatever your research experience, this guide is for you.

]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Getting research into practice Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:41:05 +0000 SPOTLIGHT December 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/853-spotlight-december-2025?format=html SPOTLIGHT December 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/853-spotlight-december-2025?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Newsletters Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:20:02 +0000 SPOTLIGHT November 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/852-spotlight-november-2025?format=html SPOTLIGHT November 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/852-spotlight-november-2025?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Newsletters Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:18:25 +0000 ARC KSS Annual Report Summary 2024 - 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/851-nihr-annual-report-2025-1-0-nov-2025?format=html ARC KSS Annual Report Summary 2024 - 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/851-nihr-annual-report-2025-1-0-nov-2025?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:18:00 +0000