The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber conducts applied health research to improve the health and wellbeing of the 5.4 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.
Making a Difference: Our Latest Case Studies
IMPACT SNAPSHOT: Developing the Co-production and Peer Research (CoPPer) network
IMPACT SNAPSHOT: Developing the Co-production and Peer Research (CoPPer) network
IMPACT SNAPSHOT: Cardiac Rehabilitation Commissioning Model
IMPACT SNAPSHOT: Cardiac Rehabilitation Commissioning Model
IMPACT SNAPSHOT: ReQoL Mental Health Measurement Tool
IMPACT SNAPSHOT: ReQoL Mental Health Measurement Tool
Our latest projects
Creating Active Schools (CAS): Embedding Sustainable Physical Activity through Systems Change
Over the past 5 years, Bradford based researchers have engaged in a coherent, staged body of work charting the design, implementation, evaluation, and system-level impact of Creating Active Schools. The...
Reducing avoidable admissions in acute hospital care:The role and impact of same day emergency care (SDEC) services
Why is this research needed? Some A&E patients can have safe care and better outcomes if they are not admitted to hospital. Avoiding admission can also lead to better experiences,...
VICTOR: Making Visible the ImpaCT Of Research
Research in the NHS, social care, and public health settings is under increasing pressure to demonstrate real-world impact. Many existing impact tools fail to capture impact effectively especially for research...
Upcoming Events
Yorkshire and Humber Community of Practice for Knowledge Mobilisation – Launch Event
23rd February 2026
9:30 am
– 1:30 pm
Leeds Beckett University, The Knowledge Exchange, 1st Floor of the Rose Bowl, Leeds, LS1 3HB
An ounce of prevention: How can the NHS make a transition towards prevention in mental health?
12th March 2026
9:30 am
– 3:30 pm
The Milner Hotel (formerly The Principal), Station Road, York Y024 1AA.
Supporting Parent-Infant Relationships Equitably Workshop
12th March 2026
10:00 am
– 12:00 pm
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