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Professor Mina Fazel

Professor Mina Fazel appointed Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

NIHR ARC OxTV researcher Professor Mina Fazel appointed as new Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Oxford, focusing on improving access to mental health interventions for youth.

Unique research collaboration highlights innovative approaches for post-pandemic healthcare

Exploring groundbreaking NHS projects that enhance post-pandemic healthcare through innovative approaches and collaborative research, focusing on remote healthcare, service delivery improvements, and workforce innovation.

News and feature stories from the NIHR ARC-OxTV

Oxford-developed support for child anxiety to be adapted for families in Chile

The successful parent-led programme, developed with support from the NIHR ARC OxTV, is being culturally adapted in a new international collaboration.

New Care Planning Resources Launch to Support Care Homes Across Oxford and Thames Valley and Beyond

Free resources to help care homes create effective, person-centred care plans for residents have been launched to mark Care Home Open Week 2025 (16–22 June).

National collaboration sets the course for the future of adult social care

Leading voices from adult social care, social work and communities gathered at the NPP Showcase Event to shape innovative, person-centred approaches for the future of UK social care. The NIHR ARC-led event highlighted lived experience, digital inclusion, and collaborative research that puts people at the heart of care services.

Schools encouraged to join major wellbeing survey for 9-18 Year Olds

OxWell Student Survey opens for schools in Oxfordshire and Liverpool. ARC OxTV-supported research helping authorities respond to youth mental health needs.

British and Japanese young people provide recommendations for supporting their mental health during and after public health emergencies

Research supported by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley highlights the importance of youth voices in policy development

New Study Reveals Most Effective ADHD Treatments for Adults

Oxford study reveals stimulants and atomoxetine as most effective adult ADHD treatments, based on analysis of 113 clinical trials with 14,800+ participants. Research provides crucial guidance for healthcare providers while highlighting need for personalised treatment approaches.

Teenagers sitting in a group talking with a counsellor

Radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents needed – new study

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.

Young woman with a cat working on her laptop sitting in the living room at home

New Online Therapies Bring Oxford Mental Health Research to NHS Patients

New NHS-approved online therapies, including ARC OxTV-supported childhood anxiety treatment, show promise in expanding mental health access. University of Oxford research translates to digital interventions, potentially increasing patient recovery rates.

Treemap diagram of the UK Evidence Ecosystem for Health Policy. The map is divided into color-coded sections representing different sectors: Government (purple, largest section), Healthcare (blue), Tech/Industry (yellow), Voluntary and charity (orange), Media (teal), Higher Education (pink), and Other (light blue). Each sector contains subsections, such as 'Local government' and 'NHS', illustrating the complex network of organisations involved in UK health policy.

University of Oxford Researchers Launch New Tool to Bridge Research and Health Policy, with Support from NIHR ARC OxTV

New interactive map empowers researchers to navigate complex UK health policy landscape

NIHR Spotlights ARC OxTV and PenARC's Impactful SARAH Programme for Rheumatoid Arthritis

NIHR recognises ARC OxTV and PenARC's SARAH programme, empowering 1.3 million UK citizens with rheumatoid arthritis through tailored exercises and online therapist training.

World Hypertension Day 2024: Advancing Blood Pressure Management

For World Hypertension Day 2024, explore how the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley (ARC OxTV) is enhancing blood pressure management through innovative research projects, including SNAP2, SHIP, MyPregnancyCare, and the DAPHNY app.

Professor Mina Fazel

Professor Mina Fazel appointed Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

NIHR ARC OxTV researcher Professor Mina Fazel appointed as new Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Oxford, focusing on improving access to mental health interventions for youth.

Ray Fitzpatrick FMedSci, 1950-2024

NIHR ARC OxTV saddened by the loss of Ray Fitzpatrick, a visionary researcher who led the 'Improving Health and Social Care' theme and made significant contributions to the field of health research.

Unique research collaboration highlights innovative approaches for post-pandemic healthcare

Exploring groundbreaking NHS projects that enhance post-pandemic healthcare through innovative approaches and collaborative research, focusing on remote healthcare, service delivery improvements, and workforce innovation.

A mother holding hands to comfort their daughter

New online tool that empowers parents to treat child anxiety could expand access to child mental health services

New ARC OxTV supported research shows an online program empowering parents to use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat child anxiety is as effective as in-person therapy but more accessible and scalable.

NIHR ARC OxTV Secures 18-Month Extension to Enhance Health and Care Research in Thames Valley

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Oxford and Thames Valley is thrilled to announce it has received an 18-month extension to its research programme, thanks to additional funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This extension, which runs until March 2026, provides the ARC with £2.7 million to continue its vital work in the region.

A person doing a blood sugar test

Number of non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes soared during pandemic: ARC EM and OxTV supported study

New research reveals concerning pandemic-related increases in non-COVID deaths and diabetes complications, disproportionately impacting women, youth and minorities.

New NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows named

Researchers from a wide range of disciplines have been appointed to be the next cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows – seven mid-career researchers identified as having the potential to become future translational research leaders.

NHS expands OpenSAFELY secure research platform to help find new treatments for major killer conditions

The NHS is to expand the use of the OpenSAFELY research platform, behind the roll-out of new Covid-19 treatments, to help drive life-saving advances for other major diseases.

A shot of a four person family walking along the sidewalk safely, the parents are taking their children home from school.

Bridging Data and Action: The OxWell Initiative's Journey into England's Youth Mental Health

The OxWell Student Survey: Driving change in youth mental health across England through data-driven insights on anxiety, depression, and well-being during COVID-19 and beyond.

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