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Parental mental health worsens under new national COVID-19 restrictions
Parental stress, depression, and anxiety have again increased since new national restrictions have been introduced according to the latest report from the NIHR ARC OxTV supported and Oxford University-led COVID-19 Supporting Parents, Adolescents, and Children in Epidemics (Co-SPACE) study, based on data from over 6000 UK parents.
New free resources launched to support healthcare professionals to help patients to cut down on salt and saturated fat
NIHR ARC OxTV and the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences launch materials to support healthcare professionals in providing evidence-based recommendations to reduce the intake of saturated fat to help lower LDL cholesterol and salt to reduce blood pressure.
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Ray Fitzpatrick FMedSci, 1950-2024
11 April 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
19 March 2024
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.
New online tool that empowers parents to treat child anxiety could expand access to child mental health services
7 February 2024
Continuing impact In the news Research
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
26 January 2024
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.
Number of non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes soared during pandemic: ARC EM and OxTV supported study
24 January 2024
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
16 January 2024
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
20 November 2023
COVID-19 Continuing impact Partner
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.
Bridging Data and Action: The OxWell Initiative's Journey into England's Youth Mental Health
2 October 2023
COVID-19 Continuing impact Research
OxWell Survey reveals youth mental health trends in COVID-19 era, driving impactful changes in policy and practice across England. Read on to learn more.
Study Sheds Light on the Long-Term Impacts of Childhood Anxiety
27 July 2023
General NIHR Publication Research
Childhood anxiety doesn't just affect the present; its ripples extend into adulthood and society at large. Dive into this latest research to understand the long-term consequences and economic implications of this prevalent issue
NIHR ARC OxTV supported Incubator Targets Racial Equity and Diversity in Health and Care Research
8 June 2023
In the news NIHR Partner Research
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced the awarding of the ‘Race Equity and Diversity in Careers Incubator’, one of 10 prestigious Incubator awards announced today.
Measuring health-related quality of life during pandemics
11 April 2023
COVID-19 General In the news Publication
Researchers at Oxford Population Health’s Health Economics Research Centre, supported by the NIHR ARC OxTV, have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a reduction in perceived health-related quality of life, especially related to incidences of anxiety and depression in younger people.
Online arts and culture for young people’s mental health – new research programme announced
3 April 2023
Young people will help create an ‘online museum’ as a way of improving their mental health, as part of a new and ground-breaking £2.61m research project.
Pharmaceutical companies reduce own greenhouse gas emissions, but action on supply chains needed
3 March 2023
In the news Partner Publication Research
Pharmaceutical companies are reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, but can only meet their targets with support from their suppliers, shows first study of commitments and progress by the sector.
Research from NIHR ARC OxTV supported researchers key in new all-party government report evaluating government commitments on the digitisation of the NHS.
20 February 2023
The report, authored by a panel of independent experts, gave the government's progress an "inadequate" rating, raising questions about the Government's capacity to guarantee that the health and social care systems have the digital underpinnings they require to meet the challenges they face.
NICE recommends NIHR ARC OxTV and Oxford Health BRC supported digital mental health technologies for children and young people for use in the NHS.
8 February 2023
Continuing impact General Research
Two technologies from the University of Oxford, Online Support and Intervention for Child Anxiety (OSI) and Online Social anxiety Cognitive therapy for Adolescents (OSCA) were among four digital tools recommended for use in the NHS that can help children and young people with mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety or low mood.
Changes in children’s mental health and parents’ financial stress from March 2020 to October 2022
25 January 2023
Findings from this report outlines the changes in child mental health and parental financial stress 30 months after the start of COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing
21 November 2022
A new study published by University of Oxford researchers in an open-access journal, JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, shows that although many school-age adolescents are spending considerable time gaming, it is not having a negative impact on their wellbeing.
OxWell Student survey annual report published
24 October 2022
Continuing impact General Research
In 2021, more than 30,000 students from 180 schools in four English counties participated in the OxWell student survey, offering localised insights into the experiences of young people.
NIHR launches new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
29 September 2022
The NIHR is comitted to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in everything it does. Launching today (28th September) the EDI it an important step in realising this commitment.
ARC OxTV represented at opening of the Largest Hindu temple in Europe opens new health hub
8 August 2022
Europe’s BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, with the Neasden Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples outside of India, has opened a new community health hub in west London. Following their continued support of the ARC OxTV supported PANORAMIC and PRINCIPLE trials, the temple’s interactive health hub will engage visitors around health awareness and wellbeing.