The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber conducts applied health research to improve the health and wellbeing of the 5.4 million people in the region.

Bringing together expertise from universities, NHS trusts, local authorities and partners, our ARC multidisciplinary teams work with the public to focus on addressing the major health challenges faced by our population.

Our Research Areas

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Making a Difference: Our Latest Case Studies

Our latest projects

Evaluation of the Sheffield Safe Square Pilot

The Safe Square pilot offered participants in Sheffield’s nighttime economy a safe place to charge phones, seek medical assistance and obtain help with transport home. This evaluation sought to identify...

Child of the North and Centre for Young Lives (CoTN/CfYL): A country that works for all children and young people

This report series, produced by the Child of the North and Centre for Young Lives, outlines practical, evidence-based methods in which the Government can reset its vision for children and...

Promoting Positive Adolescent Mental Health (PPAMH!)

PPAMH! is a pilot study of a whole school intervention for positive school climate. It stands for Promoting Positive Adolescent Mental Health for school climate....

Upcoming Events

Hospital at Home & Virtual Wards Conference 2025

23rd June 2025

9:30 am

– 4:30 pm

The Studio Leeds- LS1 4AW