Views sought on care priorities in the East Midlands

Survey
Date published
16/10/2024

People living in the East Midlands have been urged to take part in a new survey that will help define the region’s health and social care priorities.

Survey

ARC East Midlands has launched the survey to gather public opinion on key research priorities.  

The research organisation is working to secure additional funding past 2026 and is currently seeking public views on which conditions should be prioritised going forward.

Responses from completed questionnaires will be collected and used to develop ideas for future research projects.

Professor Kamlesh Khunti is the Director of ARC East Midlands and is also Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the University of Leicester.

Highlighting the importance of the survey, he said: “Today marks a pivotal moment for the East Midlands as we launch this survey in a bid to shape the future of our health and social care priorities.

“By gathering insights from our communities, we can ensure that the research we pursue truly reflects the needs and aspirations of the people we serve.”

He added: “This collaborative approach is vital in driving impactful research that leads to better health outcomes and enhances the quality of care in our region.

“I encourage everyone to participate and share their thoughts, as their voices are essential in guiding our efforts.”

A look back on five years of NIHR ARC East Midlands 

Over the last five years, the research organisation has carried out more than 3,000 projects, published around 7,500 papers and collaborated with more than 600 partner organisations across the country, including more than 200 NHS partners, more than 100 local authorities and more than 70 universities.

Some recent successes of NIHR ARC East Midlands include the:

  • FaME programme, which has shown significant success in lowering fall rates and saving the NHS money by offering tailored exercise routines that focus on strength and balance
  • Focus ADHD Programme, which uses the QbTest to assist clinicians in diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) quicker
  • Children’s Neurorehabilitation service, which supports children who sustain acquired brain or neurological injuries
  • Babysteps Programme, which is a user-friendly web-app designed to support women with a history of gestational diabetes in lowering their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Action Falls Programme, which reduces the number of falls in care homes.

Your voice matters

The questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymised. Please note that the survey will close on Wednesday, November 6. 

To share your views and contribute to the future of health and social care in our region, please complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/2n2usreu

To request a paper version, email arc-em@leicester.ac.uk. For more information, call our team on 07775 406501.