We connect contributors with relevant local groups, networks and organisations, especially those representing communities experience inequalities, aligning with regional partnership work that includes underserviced and marginalised groups.
Across ARC East of England, we have developed a range of groups that bring expert insight to help shape research and ensure it reaches the people and services that need it most. Through these collaborations, we are building strong, effective partnerships across key areas of focus. Explore the networks and groups below to learn more:
ARC East of England Carer Research Network (ACORN)
The Carer Research Network (ACORN) to raise awareness of the breadth and depth of unpaid/family carer research and to promote carer research and implementation priorities. The Network includes unpaid carers, care providers, primary care and social care professionals, health and social care advocates, and researchers. Read more here.
ARC East of England Food and Nutrition Subgroup
The Food and Nutrition Subgroup brings together experts to discuss priority research areas related to diet, obesity and malnutrition, and to explore issues affecting food policy, practice and health inequalities. The group includes ARC East of England researchers, public health officers, Local Authority staff, community organisations, charities and public contributors. Read more here.
ARC East of England Population Health Data Advisory Panel
The Population Health Data Advisory Panel has been set up to support the NIHR ARC East of England’s efforts to improve health using population health data. The data panel comprises of 34 members representing ARC East of England themes, health and social care partners (NHS and local authority), and public organisations as well as researchers and public contributors. Read more here.
ARC East of England Public Involvement Hub
Set up in 2024 the Public Involvement Hub provides advice, guidance and feedback to ARC EoE researchers, in particular our research fellows. The groups offers public involvement that is not condition or experience specific and provides general feedback on projects, proposals, and plans for sharing research findings with the community.
Cross-ARC Care Home Network
The cross‑ARC Care Home Network brings together health and care professionals, researchers and members of the public who are committed to improving applied health and social care research in care homes. Led by ARC East of England, the network connects expertise across ageing and dementia, develops collaborative research and implementation programmes, and ensures the care home sector is an active partner in shaping national priorities and practice. Read more here.
Hertfordshire YPAG
Hertfordshire Young People Advisory Group (YPAG) brings together children and young people aged around 10–18 from Hertfordshire to help shape research about their health, lives and communities. Its aim is to make research more relevant to young people by involving them in planning studies, reviewing materials, testing ideas and sharing their perspectives with researchers. Read more here.
National Palliative and End-of-Life Care Forum
ARC East of England’s Palliative and End‑of‑Life Care Theme is leading a national NIHR forum to improve palliative and end‑of‑life care services in England. The network identifies opportunities for national practice impact, enhances research dissemination and knowledge translation, and addresses national questions that require collaboration. It is open to anyone interested in improving palliative and end‑of‑life care. Read more here.
Stevenage Dementia Involvement Group
The Stevenage Dementia Involvement Group aims to provide opportunities for people living with dementia, and their carers, to influence dementia research and the planning of local services. The group includes people living with dementia and their carers/ family members. Read more here.
The Care Home Team’s Knowledge-Building Network
The Care Home Team’s Knowledge-Building Network aims to share knowledge, improve practice, and encourage care home practitioners to engage with research. This network welcomes individuals working in care homes for older people who have an interest in research. Read more here.