The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber conducts applied health research to improve the health and wellbeing of the 5.6 million people in the region.

Bringing together expertise from universities, NHS trusts, local authorities and partners, our ARC multidisciplinary teams work with the public to focus on addressing the major health challenges faced by our population.

Our Research Areas

Our Approach

Making a Difference: Our Latest Case Studies

Our latest projects

MentaL IllNess and Kidney diSease: The LINKS Study

A mixed methods exploration of the relationship between severe mental illness and chronic kidney disease People with severe mental illness (SMI), including conditions such as schizophrenia, die 15-20 years earlier...

SilverCloud

Digital CBT For Young People With Anxiety and Low Mood: Cohort Study With Propensity Score Methods In the UK approximately 20% of 8-to-16-year-olds and 23% of 17-to-19-year-olds have a mental...

ImPreSs-Care2 Study

Improving access to physical healthcare for older people in inpatient mental health settings: The ImPreSs-Care Study Older people benefit from joined-up care which looks at physical, mental health and social...

Upcoming Events

Webinars

Evidence into Action Webinar: How Data, AI and Analytics can support neighbourhood health

18th November 2026

12:30 pm

– 2:00 pm

Online (Zoom)

Lunch and Learn

“I have no idea who does the bone thing”: Empowering older women in supported self-management of osteoporosis

23rd November 2026

12:30 pm

– 1:30 pm

Online (Zoom)

JU:MP Autumn Lunch & Learn Series

23rd November 2026

12:45 pm

– 1:15 pm

Online (Teams)

MEaCC/MMN Conference 2027

12th March 2027

9:00 am

Bridge Conference Centre, LEEDS, LS9 7BQ