A legacy of applied research to improve health and care in the West and beyond
From 2014-26, the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West conducted applied health research with our partners and others in the health and care sector, alongside patients and members of the public. Applied health research aims to address the immediate issues facing the health and social care system.
Our applied health research and implementation focused on projects on mental health, public health and prevention, healthier childhoods and integrated and optimal care.
We committed to a collaborative approach to patient and public involvement in research and the delivery of health care and services, through our partners People in Health West of England.
Our training and capacity building work promoted the development of skills in understanding, using and producing evidence for the health and social care, public health and commissioning workforce, as well as the voluntary sector.
