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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

NIHR Applied Research Collaborations

15 October 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Zubir Ahmed Lab Glasgow South West

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) receive funding to drive transformations in health and social care.
  • The programme supports ARCs in developing, delivering, and implementing research focused on patient needs and public engagement.
  • The NIHR ARC Network will strategically coordinate efforts, and collaboration with industry aims to integrate new treatments into care pathways.

Issue summary

The statement announces funding and support for National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) to drive transformations in health and social care systems.

Action requested

The programme will provide funding for ARCs to develop, deliver, and implement research, focusing on patient needs and public involvement. It includes a strengthened remit to tackle national challenges, strategic coordination through an NIHR ARC Network, and collaboration with industry to embed new treatments into care pathways.

Key facts

  • 10 National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs).
  • Strong patient and public involvement.
  • An NIHR ARC Network will be commissioned for strategic coordination.
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