ARC West

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. We also helped bring research evidence into practice and provide training for the local workforce.

Our funding ended on 31 March 2026. We were funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people’s health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) support applied health and care research that responds to, and meets, the needs of local populations and local health and care systems.

The NIHR ARC West was one of 15 ARCs across England.