Documents - Applied Research Collaboration - Kent, Surrey and Sussex https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library?format=html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:41:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 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 A qualitative study to explore experiences and views of patients and their family members managing steroid-induced hyperglycaemia (SIH) out of hospital https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/819-a-qualitative-study-to-explore-experiences-and-views-of-patients-and-their-family-members-managing-steroid-induced-hyperglycaemia-sih-out-of-hospital?format=html A qualitative study to explore experiences and views of patients and their family members managing steroid-induced hyperglycaemia (SIH) out of hospital https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/819-a-qualitative-study-to-explore-experiences-and-views-of-patients-and-their-family-members-managing-steroid-induced-hyperglycaemia-sih-out-of-hospital?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Journal publications Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:46:04 +0000 Positively impacting social care through research poster - Lucinda Kalupka https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/818-positively-impacting-social-care-through-research-poster-lucinda-kalupka?format=html Positively impacting social care through research poster - Lucinda Kalupka https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/818-positively-impacting-social-care-through-research-poster-lucinda-kalupka?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Posters Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:42:28 +0000 Children and young people’s acute mental health crisis support – a rapid review of the evidence September 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/810-children-and-young-peoples-acute-mental-health-crisis-support-a-rapid-review-of-the-evidence-september-2025?format=html Children and young people’s acute mental health crisis support – a rapid review of the evidence September 2025 https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/810-children-and-young-peoples-acute-mental-health-crisis-support-a-rapid-review-of-the-evidence-september-2025?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:14:22 +0000 The effects of Direct Payments on the well-being of older adults in England https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/816-the-effects-of-direct-payments-on-the-well-being-of-older-adults-in-england?format=html The effects of Direct Payments on the well-being of older adults in England This study investigates how self-directed care, specifically through England’s Direct Payments system, affects the well-being of older adults with disabilities. Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing collected between 2012 and 2023, the researchers analysed outcomes for 568 individuals aged 65 and older who received either Direct Payments or managed care. The analysis, conducted using propensity score matching, revealed that Direct Payments helped reduce unmet care needs but did not significantly impact depressive symptoms or overall quality of life. The positive effects were more pronounced among those who were younger, had experienced less physical decline, and had previously reported that their care needs were being met. The findings suggest that Direct Payments can improve care outcomes by addressing unmet needs, particularly for individuals with greater health resources. 

]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/816-the-effects-of-direct-payments-on-the-well-being-of-older-adults-in-england?format=html This study investigates how self-directed care, specifically through England’s Direct Payments system, affects the well-being of older adults with disabilities. Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing collected between 2012 and 2023, the researchers analysed outcomes for 568 individuals aged 65 and older who received either Direct Payments or managed care. The analysis, conducted using propensity score matching, revealed that Direct Payments helped reduce unmet care needs but did not significantly impact depressive symptoms or overall quality of life. The positive effects were more pronounced among those who were younger, had experienced less physical decline, and had previously reported that their care needs were being met. The findings suggest that Direct Payments can improve care outcomes by addressing unmet needs, particularly for individuals with greater health resources. 

]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Journal publications Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:41:32 +0000 Evaluation of Deep Ensemble for the Recognition of Malignancy (DERM) https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/798-evaluation-of-deep-ensemble-for-the-recognition-of-malignancy-derm?format=html Evaluation of Deep Ensemble for the Recognition of Malignancy (DERM) https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/798-evaluation-of-deep-ensemble-for-the-recognition-of-malignancy-derm?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Getting research into practice Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:55:21 +0000 Local adaptation and validation of a transdiagnostic risk calculator for first episode psychosis using mental health patient records https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/791-local-adaptation-and-validation-of-a-transdiagnostic-risk-calculator-for-first-episode-psychosis-using-mental-health-patient-records?format=html Local adaptation and validation of a transdiagnostic risk calculator for first episode psychosis using mental health patient records This study explores how a digital tool—called a transdiagnostic risk calculator—can help predict who might be at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers adapted the tool to work with NHS patient records from different regions, using both structured data and free-text clinical notes. The goal is to identify people at risk earlier, so they can receive timely support and treatment. The study shows that the tool works well across different NHS Trusts, making it a promising step toward more proactive mental health care.

]]> https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/791-local-adaptation-and-validation-of-a-transdiagnostic-risk-calculator-for-first-episode-psychosis-using-mental-health-patient-records?format=html This study explores how a digital tool—called a transdiagnostic risk calculator—can help predict who might be at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers adapted the tool to work with NHS patient records from different regions, using both structured data and free-text clinical notes. The goal is to identify people at risk earlier, so they can receive timely support and treatment. The study shows that the tool works well across different NHS Trusts, making it a promising step toward more proactive mental health care.

]]> charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Journal publications Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:55:13 +0000 Evaluation of Growing Health Together report https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/788-evaluation-of-growing-health-together?format=html Evaluation of Growing Health Together report https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/788-evaluation-of-growing-health-together?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:27:07 +0000 Evaluation of Growing Health Together Executive Summary https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/787-evaluation-of-growing-health-together-executive-summary?format=html Evaluation of Growing Health Together Executive Summary https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/787-evaluation-of-growing-health-together-executive-summary?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Guidance and reports Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:24:58 +0000 Growing Health Together case study https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/790-growing-health-together-case-study?format=html Growing Health Together case study https://arc-kss.nihr.ac.uk/resource-library/790-growing-health-together-case-study?format=html charlotte.edwards@spft.nhs.uk (Charlotte Edwards) Impact case studies Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000