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I am a Research Intern, moving into Applied Research. I attended this workshop at the end of 2024 to discover current debates within the field of research with older people, and to gain awareness of scholars working in this area. There were many presentations during this full day, hosted by sociologists working at Liverpool University.… Continue reading Report from a Workshop on Frailty, Illness and Health in Deep Old Age – Part 2 By Rebecca Woods

I am a Research Intern, moving into Applied Research. My professional background is as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist in adult social care, with local authorities and as an independent locum. I attended this workshop at the end of 2024 to discover current debates within the field of research with older people, and to gain awareness… Continue reading Report from a Workshop on Frailty, Illness and Health in Deep Old Age By Rebecca Wood, Research Intern

Authors: The South-West Community Mental Health Knowledge Mobilization Network. Collated and approved by network members. Previous blogs: Part 1: Roles needed to implement the FrameworkPart 2: How to work together across different sectorsPart 3: The use of language when working together to support people with mental health problemsPart 4: Positive risk-taking in the context of… Continue reading Reflections from the Knowledge Mobilization Network, part 5: managing increased demand

Authors: the South-West Community Mental Health Knowledge Mobilisation Network. Collated by Jennie Hayes and approved by network members. Previous blogs: Part 1: roles needed to implement the Framework Part 2: working together across different sectors Part 3: The use of language when working together to support people with mental health problems The Community Mental Health… Continue reading Reflections from the Knowledge Mobilization Network, part 4: positive risk-taking in the context of the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults 2019

Authors: the South-West Knowledge Mobilisation Network.  Collated by Larissa Milden (larissa.milden@improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk) and approved by network members Previous blogs: Part 1: roles needed to implement the FrameworkPart 2: working together across different sectors 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… Continue reading Reflections from the Knowledge Mobilization Network, part 3:  The use of language when working together to support people with mental health problems

Authors: The South-West Community Mental Health Knowledge Mobilization Network. Collated by Charley Hobson-Merrett and approved by network members. Previous blogs:Part 1: roles needed to implement the Framework Introduction The South-West Community Mental Health Knowledge Mobilization Network is a safe space to share experiences of implementing the Community Mental Health Framework For Adults And Older Adults… Continue reading Reflections from the Knowledge Mobilization Network, part 2: how to work together across different sectors to implement the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults and Older Adults 2019

We all know that collaboration sits at the heart of our work. This kind of multi-disciplinary approach can be seen both within our research teams and the interventions we typically evaluate. We also know that grant writing is strongest when people from different areas of expertise come together. Some of the most interesting developments happen… Continue reading Working with the South West Pharmacy Research Network to help pharmacists become more research active (by Stuart Spicer)

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, 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.

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