Reflections from the Knowledge Mobilization Network, part 1: the new roles needed to implement the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults 2019

Authors: the South-West Community Mental Health Knowledge Mobilization Network. Collated by Charley Hobson-Merrett and approved by network members. Introduction The South-West Community Mental Health Knowledge Mobilization Network is an open-invite group which meet regularly to share information about the implementation of the Community Mental Health Framework For Adults And Older Adults 2019, and the sustainability… Continue reading Reflections from the Knowledge Mobilization Network, part 1: the new roles needed to implement the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults 2019

Adrian Taylor Interview – Voice of Islam Radio Station – 4th October 2023.

Adrian Taylor, Professor of Health Services Research, recently took part in a live interview for the Breakfast Show on the Voice of Islam Radio Station on 4th October 2023. Adrian’s interests include designing and evaluating health behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity, mental health and well-being, particularly for clinical populations in health and community… Continue reading Adrian Taylor Interview – Voice of Islam Radio Station – 4th October 2023.

Reflections of Being a (Remote) Researcher in Residence

Researchers in residence (RiRs) aim to bridge the gap between in-house evaluations and university-led research.  Embedding a university employed researcher within the system to be evaluated increases the speed at which findings can be presented and acted upon, whilst maintaining the rigour of university-led research.  These researchers become honorary members of staff within the system… Continue reading Reflections of Being a (Remote) Researcher in Residence

From Torbay to Singapore: International Impact of the embedded Researcher-in-Residence Model

In the final part of his blog, Felix relates his post-conference fire-side chat with Sir Michael Marmot, and his lasting impressions from his time in Singapore On day 4 of my time in Singapore, I am busy updating the Coastal team via WhatsApp and shopping for souvenirs for them as a token gesture for being… Continue reading From Torbay to Singapore: International Impact of the embedded Researcher-in-Residence Model

SW SAPC 2023 – Blog by Tomasina Oh (Dementia PersonAlised Care Team/D-PACT)

The SW SAPC 2023 conference took place in Birmingham this year. It was my first in-person conference since before COVID-19 and I approached the trip with a mixture of excitement and a touch of trepidation (Do I bring a mask? Should I take a test? Will people shake hands or touch elbows?). This being my… Continue reading SW SAPC 2023 – Blog by Tomasina Oh (Dementia PersonAlised Care Team/D-PACT)

From Torbay to Singapore: International Impact of the embedded Researcher-in-Residence Model

Part 2 of this 3 part blog chronicles Felix’s time in Singapore and at the 1st Asia Pacific Social Prescribing Conference Day 1 James Sanderson, one of the keynote speakers at the 1st Asia Pacific Social Prescribing Conference, Director of Personalised Care at NHS-England, and founder of the National Academy of Social Prescribing, tells me… Continue reading From Torbay to Singapore: International Impact of the embedded Researcher-in-Residence Model

From Torbay to Singapore: International Impact of the embedded Researcher-in-Residence Model

Part 1 of this 3 part blog from Felix Gradinger gives the background of Torbay’s embedded Researcher-in-Residence model and its links with Singapore This story of pathways to impact by “long and prepared accident” really starts back in 2004, in the time of the first Torbay action researcher and ‘critical friend’, Peter Thistlethwaite. He later… Continue reading From Torbay to Singapore: International Impact of the embedded Researcher-in-Residence Model

Strengthening partnerships through research to tackle male violence against women and girls in Plymouth

Lynne Callaghan, Lucy Cartwright, Emma Hazeldine, Nick Axford and Laura Gill are excited to announce that they have secured funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for – Strengthening partnerships through research to tackle male violence against women and girls in Plymouth. It’s an ambitious project that is aiming to understand what is… Continue reading Strengthening partnerships through research to tackle male violence against women and girls in Plymouth

Where did PROGROUP come from?

We’re 18 months into the study and “PROGROUP” is proving to be quite a journey of discovery about attitudes to obesity! The origins of PROGROUP now seem half a lifetime away, but perhaps that just confirms that you have to take a “long view” in research. So here’s the long view on PROGROUP.At the time,… Continue reading Where did PROGROUP come from?

Implementing Functional Imagery Training into healthcare settings – by Sarah Greene

Functional Imagery Training (FIT) is an intervention that draws upon motivational interviewing techniques combined with multi-sensory imagery. This is with the aim of increasing intrinsic motivation and further strengthening behaviour change by practicing working towards goals through imagery. The imagery supports individuals to focus on the positive feelings that success can bring and how they… Continue reading Implementing Functional Imagery Training into healthcare settings – by Sarah Greene