Evolving Patient and Public Involvement in ARC-OxTV – Part 2
In part two of her series, Mary Zacaroli explores being an 'Expert by Experience' at ARC OxTV. Discover how she co-led an innovative pilot study using Moodscope cards to measure wellbeing in community projects, demonstrating the value of public contributors in health research.
Evolving Patient and Public Involvement in ARC-OxTV – Part 1
Public contributor Mary Zacaroli shares her journey in patient and public involvement at ARC OxTV in part one of a two-part series. Follow her evolution from questioning her role to co-leading innovative health research projects, showcasing the growing impact of lived experience in academic studies.
Reflections on the OxTV ARC Showcase from the ATTUNE team
20 November 2024
ATTUNE project researchers reflect on the NIHR ARC OxTV Showcase, sharing insights on youth engagement and lived experience research. Key discussions include NHS innovation strategies and improving children's mental health services across the region.
Shaping health at every stage: insights from the ARC OxTV showcase
In this post Aida Checa – Events, Marketing and Engagement Manager for the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre – shares her thoughts and experiences of attending the ARC OxTV's recent Showcase event.
ATTUNE Project: Transforming adolescent mental health through creativity and science
15 September 2024
ATTUNE: A groundbreaking UK research programme combining art and science to address adverse childhood experiences. Discover how this initiative is revolutionising mental health support for young people across five regions.
You don’t need a doctor to get more physically active – here are 10 simple steps you can take by yourself
Discover ten simple ways to boost your physical activity without expensive gym memberships. Learn how small changes in your daily routine can lead to significant health benefits. From taking the stairs to rewarding yourself, find out how easy it is to incorporate more movement into your life.
The Healing Power of Creative Arts: A DPhil Journey in Mental Health Research
Briana Applewhite, a 2nd year DPhil student in Psychiatry funded by NIHR ARC OxTV, shares insights from her research exploring creative arts therapies for alleviating trauma and PTSD symptoms in youth, including a recently published paper on social dance for mental health.
Family Solutions Plus: A new chapter in child safeguarding services
In this blog post, Dr Ruta Buivydaite and Dulcie Irving discuss their evaluation of Oxfordshire County Council's new child safeguarding approach, Family Solutions Plus. Early results show improved outcomes, though achieving some goals will take more time.
BLOG: How an online tool allows parents and therapists to work together to help children with anxiety
9 February 2024
In this post, originally appearing in The Conversation, researchers from a recently published ARC -supported study explain more about their work that found an online platform enabling parents to provide therapy may effectively treat child anxiety while using therapists' time more efficiently.
ARC OxTV internships: A clinical physiotherapists experiences
17 January 2024
Turning clinical insights into real-world research – our latest blog post from ARC OxTV internship awardee, Stephanie Taylor, shows how a dedicated Specialist Physiotherapist is using her ARC OxTV Internship to translate frontline experiences into potentially life changing research.
Bridging Gaps: mental health, economics and policy
5 December 2023
In this blog post, Ed Penington explores the discussions around economic and policy challenges in mental health revealed at a recent half-day workshop, sponsored by the ARC OxTV titled: Let’s talk about mental health: economic and policy perspectives.
Welcome to the FORUM: A new outcome measure for forensic mental health services.
FORUM is a new online tool that brings both patient and clinician together for improved care and safety in forensic mental health services. In this blog, Dr Howard Ryland explores both the need for this tool and how it was developed through a collaborative approach with all involved.
NIHR ARC OxTV Showcase event and Equity in Research toolkit launch
The ARC OxTV’s first in-person ‘Showcase’ event was held on Monday the 28th November at the Saïd Business School. The event marked the launch of number of new initiatives, including new funding and bursary schemes, and a new Equity in Research toolkit.
Interning in research as a social worker: Emily Smout
26 October 2022
A social worker’s story of undertaking an internship to investigate the impact of adversity on child development, and beginning her path in research.
NIHR Academy Training Camp: My experience from a brilliant 3-day residential training camp
NIHR ARC OxTV funded DPhil student Lucy Goddard shares her experiences of the recent NIHR Residential Training Camp – just one of the many opportunities afforded by being a member of the ARC OxTV.
Natriuretic peptide testing and heart failure survival
NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer and GP Dr Clare Taylor gives a breakdown of the findings and their importance of a recent publication on heart failure and natriuretic peptide testing by herself and colleagues.
The Future of Public Involvement
Dr Claire Schwartz, ARC OxTV Programme and PPI Manager, shares her thoughts on the future of patient and public involvement.
Working with SARAH (the Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand programme)
Dr Esther Williamson reflects on her time developing the SARAH programme for people affected by Rheumatoid arthritis of the hand, the subject of a recent NIHR evidence Alert.
IF Festival catch up: Professor Cathy Creswell on 'Childhood anxiety – helping parents help their children'
Did you miss Cathy's talk for the IF Festival on 5th October? Good news! The session was recorded and you can view it here!
IF Festival catch up: Professor Susan Jebb on 'Why losing a few pounds may be good for you – and the NHS.'
14 October 2020
Did you miss Susan's talk for the IF Festival on 5th October? Good news! The session was recorded and you can view it here!
Recent blog posts
Evolving Patient and Public Involvement in ARC-OxTV – Part 2
In part two of her series, Mary Zacaroli explores being an 'Expert by Experience' at ARC OxTV. Discover how she co-led an innovative pilot study using Moodscope cards to measure wellbeing in community projects, demonstrating the value of public contributors in health research.
Evolving Patient and Public Involvement in ARC-OxTV – Part 1
Public contributor Mary Zacaroli shares her journey in patient and public involvement at ARC OxTV in part one of a two-part series. Follow her evolution from questioning her role to co-leading innovative health research projects, showcasing the growing impact of lived experience in academic studies.
Reflections on the OxTV ARC Showcase from the ATTUNE team
ATTUNE project researchers reflect on the NIHR ARC OxTV Showcase, sharing insights on youth engagement and lived experience research. Key discussions include NHS innovation strategies and improving children's mental health services across the region.
Shaping health at every stage: insights from the ARC OxTV showcase
In this post Aida Checa – Events, Marketing and Engagement Manager for the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre – shares her thoughts and experiences of attending the ARC OxTV's recent Showcase event.
ATTUNE Project: Transforming adolescent mental health through creativity and science
ATTUNE: A groundbreaking UK research programme combining art and science to address adverse childhood experiences. Discover how this initiative is revolutionising mental health support for young people across five regions.