Inclusive involvement in research Research on health and social care should involve patients, service users, carers and members of the public with different experiences.
Measurement in health and social care This theme works to measure and understand people’s health and care needs, and evaluate the approaches used to support these.
Mental health over the life course This theme aims to improve mental health outcomes for those communities especially vulnerable to mental health inequalities in the East of England.
Palliative and end-of-life care Palliative care enables people with serious illnesses, and their unpaid/family carers, to maintain their quality of life and reduce suffering at any stage of a chronic, progressive, long-term or life-limiting conditio
Prevention and early detection in health and social care This theme aims to address health inequalities and to work with local communities and health and social care organisations to develop and evaluate prevention and early detection strategies.
Support for ageing and living with long term conditions This research identifies the best ways to improve how older people and anyone living with multi-morbidity are supported by health and social care and their local communities to stay well and be active members of their communities.
Blogs — 01.07.2025 Developing a music therapy approach to help people with dementia The MELODIC study supported by ARC East of England is the first in the UK to successfully co-design and pilot a music therapy intervention to reduc Read more
Shaping the future of carer research through a regional network Researchers at the ARC East of England have established a regional, carer-focused network that brings together unpaid carers, health and social care professionals, advocates and researchers. This network aims to raise awareness of research with and for unpaid carers, helping to shape the future of carer research and involvement. Read more
