Fylde Coast Research Consortium
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Liverpool
Department Name: Primary Care and Mental Health
Abstract
We are a team of people from all walk of life with a shared vision of improving wellbeing for our community on the Fylde coast and for other coastal communities. Coastal communities continue to have more and greater mental and physical health challenges, resulting in lower life expectancy and higher rates of many major diseases compared to their inland neighbours (Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report, 2021). There are a number of well-known factors that contribute to health inequalities in coastal regions, including deprivation, poor housing, and a low-wage economy (Marmot, 2005; Williams & Buck, 2020). All of these place increased demand on overstretched health services. Despite this, large-scale research focusing specifically on coastal communities is scarce. It is known that community-based support delivered by the VCFSE sector has the potential to reduce the burden on public health services, which has been especially important during the Covid-19 pandemic (Stansfield et al., 2020). VCFSE organisations are close to communities, they have skills in and experience of working with the most disadvantaged members of the community often considered 'hard to reach', they have the flexibility to respond to community needs and deliver effective interventions (Department of Health, 2008; Local Government Association, 2017; Allison, 2010). However, there are barriers in the commissioning process, e.g. lack of financial resources, and challenges in the evaluation strategies, e.g. limited evaluation literacy, technical capability, and knowledge of relevant outcome indicators, which makes it difficult for these organisations to be recognised and for their important work to become sustainable (Bach-Mortensen & Montgomery, 2018). We will mobilise our community's assets by uniting members of the public, community-based practitioners, and commissioners on the Fylde Coast to work together and improve partnership, service provision, and research. To do this, we first need to understand what is currently being delivered in the area; and so we will map out and engage the fullest possible range of community-based support providers. We will establish and test a model of working together. This model will include three co-production groups; each will focus on a specific task and work towards equally important aims. These groups will be led by co-researchers with relevant expertise by discipline or experience. Group 1 will unite lived-experience experts and practitioners, will use creative methods (e.g., PhotoVoice) to imagine the future of a community-hub that can integrate a broader range of available community-based support in response to the needs of the community. The aim is to enable lived-experience experts to become 'shapers and makers' of their own care provision rather than 'users and choosers' of it (Cornwall & Gaventa, 2000). Group 2 will provide a dedicated space for the public and VCFSE sector support providers to discuss the key barriers to cross-sector partnership working, co-produce an action plan to overcome these barriers, and establish shared goals, vision, and language. Group 3 will be called the Research Consortium, and will unite key stakeholders, including lived-experience experts. They will conduct a consultative rapid review on main drivers of ill-health in coastal communities, learn from Group 1 and 2, co-produce a five-year research plan, and establish an integrated research infrastructure (i.e. data sharing agreements, data warehouse, core outcome measures) enabling them to conduct research that will benefit people on the Fylde Coast and beyond. In parallel, regular open research workshops will be held to build research capacity in the community. We will test the impact of our activities on network patterns using social network analysis. We will connect with other coastal communities, including Hastings, with similar characteristics and health outcomes to share learning and lay the foundations of future collaborations.
Organisations
- University of Liverpool (Lead Research Organisation)
- Blackpool Council (Collaboration)
- Stroke Association (Collaboration)
- AGE UK (Collaboration)
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Collaboration)
- Lancaster University (Collaboration)
- Blackpool and The Fylde College (Collaboration)
- Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (Collaboration)
- Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North merseyside (Collaboration)
- Blackpool Better Start (Collaboration)
- Groundwork (Collaboration)
- MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT (Collaboration)
- Lancashire Police Service (Collaboration)
- Healthwatch (Collaboration)
Publications
| Title | Future of @TheGrange photo collage |
| Description | Future of @TheGrange photo collage created through a series of 4 co-production groups in July 2023, via project: Community solutions for health equity (CSfHE)- a project of the Fylde Coast Research Collaboration |
| Type Of Art | Artistic/Creative Exhibition |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Impact | The collaborative creation of the photo collage further encourages community members to actively participate in envisioning the future of the community centre. This sense of involvement fosters a feeling of ownership and commitment to the centre. Also, the collage provides a visual representation of the community's collective vision for the community centre's future. This can make the abstract ideas more tangible and relatable, helping community members, stakeholders, and decision-makers better understand and connect with proposed changes in the future. This representation can be periodically revisited, as well, during the development processes at the community centre to assess whether the actual progress aligns with the envisioned future. It can facilitate ongoing discussions and adaptations as needed to ensure that relevant future projects stay true to the community's needs. |
| URL | https://sites.google.com/view/futureofatthegrange/home |
| Description | The project brought together members of the public, Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) and public sector stakeholders to build partnerships across the sectors and address health inequalities on the Fylde Coast. The goals were: to better understand drivers of health ill-health, map local community-based services, and establish co-production groups to actively engage key stakeholders in planning their integrated place-based care model and future research in the area, and build partnerships with other coastal communities. This project will finish in late March 2024, until now, we mapped and engaged a range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. We built community research capacity via regular research workshops, which were recorded and made freely available online (https://www.boingboing.org.uk/community_research_workshops/) to foster skills in VCFSE sector organisations necessary to produce evidence-base and work towards sustainability. We facilitated three co-production groups; Group 1) used creative research methods to co-produce the future @TheGrange community hub for integrated community-based provisions and created a photo collage to illustrate these ideas, e.g. greater focus on activities appealing to young people and supporting mental wellbeing. The use of creative methods encouraged active participation from the community, ensuring the participants` voices were heard, and fostering belonging and empowerment in the community. The created collage has been on display at the reception of the @theGrange community hub, where residents can interact with a collage using post-its and placing hearts on ideas they like. Group 2) united people working in different sectors on the Fylde coast to co-produce an action plan to facilitate sustainable cross-sector partnerships and a model of place-based partnership. The group identified cultural, process, and resource barriers to better integration and generated ideas to overcome these barriers to support cross-sector partnership working and ultimately help to tackle health inequalities by providing more equitable access to health and social care. Group 3) conducted a consultative rapid review of barriers and facilitators of accessing community-based services using the expertise of local people (ongoing), explored opportunities for establishing an integrated research infrastructure, and co-produced a research agenda for the Fylde coast for the next five years (2023-2028). Eleven research priority areas and seven important well-established datasets were identified in the public domain that are free to use, e.g., Census data, public health profiles, council assets, NIHR assets, third sector, integrated care system, secure data environment (SDE). The findings highlighted the importance of a more comprehensive understanding of data governance arrangements to promote compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR) and other data protection laws. A clear mitigation strategy of potential risks in terms of data security and data collection and sharing. Improved knowledge of the importance of aligning data with universal management processes, to promote more consistent data handling. We conducted two social network analyses, one before and one after the co-production activities (analysis is ongoing). We held a knowledge exchange event to share learning and lay the foundations of future collaborations with other coastal communities, which already resulted in a successful grant application uniting three coastal communities, Blackpool, Hastings, and Weston-super-Mare. |
| Exploitation Route | The mapping data will be shared with social prescriber link workers (SPLW) to aid the referral process to local community-based services. A comprehensive list of community-based health and social care providers allows SPLWs to have a better overview of available services, which can help to address more diverse needs of the communities. This may also be interest of to the Local Authority and the ICB in developing and maintaining community-based service directories. The collage created @theGrange community hub will provide a basis for future consultation with residents about the improvement work of the community hub taking place in the future. The co-produced cross-sector partnership working action plan will be shared with the place-based partnership and hence has a great potential to lead to improved collaboration among health and social care providers on the Fylde Coast and a positive impact on the community`s wellbeing by stimulating more efficient collaborations to address the broader determinants of health, health inequalities, and lead to more equitable access to health and social care. A set of 11 research questions was produced to inform future research on the Fylde coast, which will be shared with key partners in the area to inform future grant applications and research. The research agenda has already been shared with the Fylde Coast Research Collaborative and others interested in research in coastal communities to inform future grant applications. The social network analysis can uncover trends and patterns in the network, providing insights into the relationships between organisations, opening up research and collaboration opportunities and to exploring the impact of collaborations on health outcomes. |
| Sectors | Healthcare |
| URL | https://sites.google.com/view/csfhereport/home |
| Description | Our project originated from the Fylde Coast Research Collaborative, established in December 2021, an initiative for partnership working in the area bringing together committed partners who aim to use impact-led research to improve the wellbeing of residents. The Collaborate comprises of academic and community partners from the local authority, NHS, and VCFSE sectors and has been successful in bringing people together over the past years and obtaining other investments directly contributing to its sustainability. As a direct result of this grant the membership of the Collaborative has been expanded and the creative sector is now represented at the Collaborative meetings. Co-researchers from the different groups will be also invited to join the collaborative. Tangible outcomes and outputs from this project have been taken back to the Collaborative and its key partners/members. For instance, the co-produced research agenda is being considered in future research of the Collaborative and will inform future grant applications, the agenda has been also shared with key partners, such as the Health Determinant Research Collaboration and the Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast. The co-produced action plan will be shared with the Place-based partnership to aid cross-sector partnership working. The collage visualising the future @theGrange has been on display at the community hub and informed consultation with residents about improvement work taking place at the hub. Data generated through the mapping exercise and social network analysis will be shared with social prescriber link workers, and the Local Authority and the ICS also expressed interest in using the mapping data to inform their directories. Furthermore, the research capacity building workshops, accessed in person or online, have enhanced the engagement of the local community in research. The workshops equipped members of the public and VCFSE sector organisations to be able to better understand research procedures and findings, learn about creative and co-productive research and engagement methods, as well as develop an understanding of economic evaluations, which in turn improved their ability to carry out research that is line with the needs of the community and evidences the impact of the work of VCFSE sector organisations. Scalability to work across different coastal communities requires funding and the foundations we have laid to collaborate with other coastal communities have been successful and generated further funding to extend the collaboration and work with other coastal communities, such as Weston-super-Mare. This will directly aid our sustainability and scalability and provide opportunities for implementing the methods trialled in this project and for strategic planning for integrating community assets to tackle health inequalities in coastal communities. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2023 |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Impact Types | Societal Policy & public services |
| Description | Facilitating research capacity in the communities of the Fylde Coast |
| Geographic Reach | Local/Municipal/Regional |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| URL | https://www.boingboing.org.uk/community_research_workshops/ |
| Description | National partnership to tackle health inequalities in coastal communities |
| Amount | £2,444,804 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | AH/Z505419/1 |
| Organisation | Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2024 |
| End | 01/2027 |
| Title | ADAPTED VERSION of "template for intervention description and replication" (TIDieR) checklist and guide (to gather activity and organisation-based project and engagement information from organisations) |
| Description | The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist and guide is a tool designed to improve the reporting of complex interventions in research studies, particularly in the fields of healthcare and social sciences. It was developed to address the issue of incomplete and inconsistent reporting of interventions in research articles, which can hinder the replication, implementation, and assessment of interventions. TIDieR was introduced in a 2014 paper titled "Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) Checklist and Guide" published in the journal "British Medical Journal" (BMJ). The authors of this paper recognized the need for a structured and comprehensive reporting framework that would allow researchers to provide clear and detailed information about interventions, making it easier for others to understand and replicate the interventions in different settings. This checklist was adapted to enquire from organisations on the services they provide in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Via the adapted checklist, we asked the organizations what are their goals and objectives? What problems do they address? Also, we asked the organizations to describe the main elements that make up their services. This included activities, resources, features, and any special aspects that set the service apart. Further questions included the specifications of the individuals, groups, or communities the organisations engage with and benefit from the service, along with collecting information on the significant methods and techniques (e.g., evaluation) used. Additionally, the checklist included questions on locations or contexts where the service is provided (e.g., physical locations, online platforms, or specific settings) and the availability of the services offered (e.g., how often is it offered?). |
| Type Of Material | Improvements to research infrastructure |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | The adapted TIDieR checklist provided a structured framework for collecting detailed and standardized information about the services. This ensured that the research team gathered comprehensive data that covers all essential aspects of the services, leading to more robust and informative datasets. The checklist helped the research team communicate their data collection requirements clearly to the organizations providing the services. This led to a more efficient process of obtaining accurate and relevant information. The comprehensive information collected using the checklist provided the research team with a deeper understanding of the context, delivery, and impact of the services. This led to more informed and insightful data analysis. The consistent structure of the checklist enabled the research team to compare different services more effectively. This cross-comparison aided in identifying similarities, differences, and potential areas for further investigation. By using the same checklist across different organizations and services, the research team ensured consistency in the information they collect. This consistency made it easier to compare and analyse data across various services and draw meaningful conclusions. |
| Title | Provision mapping exercise to identify community-based support providers in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast |
| Description | The mapping exercise identified the broadest possible range of community-based support providers. This incorporated a ward level review of VCFSE and public sector delivery to identify community organisations providing services at a local level. This ensured that assets available in this community addressing modifiable determinants of health are accurately mapped. Our search strategy was adapted from Duncan et al. and combined online searches, e.g. Local authority, VCFSE, NHS, and Clinical Commissioning Group websites, and social media; with the knowledge of our investigators and partners, and chain- referral sampling (snowballing). From the information collected, social network data was generated to illustrate the collaborations between different organisations. Two socio-networks was created to illustrate the collaboration between different organisations in the area before and after taking part in co-production activities. The initial socio-network enabled us to target organisations from the periphery to aid in creating new connections. Exploring changes in network patterns and characteristics showed whether embedding co-production in the health and care system can enhance cross-sector collaboration and facilitate involvement of those originally on the periphery. Social network analysis is the ideal methodology to explore patterns of interactions between individuals and organisations within a defined setting. It has several benefits, e.g., it is an objective, replicable representation of the community, and it provides a systematic understanding of local networks and the relationship of local organisations. The analysis provided descriptive information on changes in a range of network characteristics, including size (number of organisations and connections), cohesiveness (number of distinct groups), and centrality (position of different organisations in the network). Duncan et al (2020). Delivery of community-centred public mental health interventions in diverse areas in England: a mapping study protocol. BMJ open, 10(7). |
| Type Of Material | Data analysis technique |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | The results of the provision mapping and the social network analysis were shared with social prescriber link workers to enhance their ability to make informed decisions and recommendations for individuals seeking social prescriptions. We shared information about the available community resources, services, and activities relevant to social prescribing. This included details such as types of services offered, locations and the way the organisations kept in touch with individuals and patients. The results provided social prescribers with a comprehensive overview of available resources and the relationships between community stakeholders. This information empowered them to make informed decisions about which services or activities are best suited to an individual's needs. Also, with access to a broad range of community resources and a deeper understanding of network dynamics, social prescribers can ideally offer more personalised recommendations that address the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Additionally, by having a clear picture of the available resources and collaborations within the community, social prescribers can allocate resources more efficiently. They can avoid duplication of efforts and connect individuals with the most appropriate services, ultimately improving the effectiveness of social prescriptions. |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Age UK |
| Department | Age UK Lancashire |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Blackpool Better Start |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Blackpool Council |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Blackpool and The Fylde College |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Groundwork |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Healthwatch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Lancashire Police Service |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Lancaster University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Macmillan Cancer Support |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Stroke Association |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | Collaborations that came into effect as a result of organisations attending the research capacity workshops and co-production groups and participating in the provision mapping exercise (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Organisation | Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North merseyside |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
| PI Contribution | The organisations who attended the research capacity workshops gained a number of advantages from their attendance. The workshops provided participants with in-depth training on various research methodologies, data collection techniques, and analysis methods. This equipped the organisations` staff with valuable skills that enable them to conduct high-quality research independently. The organisations who participated in a provision mapping exercise were motivated to collate information on the range of services they provide, allowing them to identify gaps and redundancies in their service offerings. Via involving organisations in co-production groups ensured that stakeholders and service users are directly included in the decision-making process, which also facilitated their services being relevant and responsive to current needs and changing circumstances. |
| Collaborator Contribution | 24 organisations attended the 7 research capacity workshops, among private individuals. Our aim via these workshops were to build community research capacity via regular research workshops to foster skills necessary to produce evidence-base and hence to work towards sustainability. The attending organisations aided the research with identifying and prioritizing pressing community issues. Their knowledge of local contexts helped us to better understand relevant topics that require research attention. They aided us in our focus to address the most pertinent concerns faced by the community. 49 organisations participated in the provision mapping exercise, whereby we mapped and engaged the fullest practical range of community-based providers aiming to improve public health and wellbeing on the Fylde coast. The information they provided helped the research team better understand the type of services they offer, the type of population each service supports and allowed us to explore trends in the information on the activities they described. 7 organisations participated in the co-production groups. These organizations contributed with diverse viewpoints, drawing from their unique expertise and experiences. This diversity enriched the research process by considering multiple angles and ensuring a holistic understanding of the research topic. They helped us define research questions and goals that align with real-world challenges, whilst contributing to formulating research questions that are relevant, actionable, and meaningful to the community. Their recommendations on topics to focus on ensured that our research aims aligned with the target audience. Also, the organisations assisted in recruiting a representative sample of participants and addressing relevant studies via our review, ensuring that the research reflects the diversity of the community. Additionally, the organizations helped contextualize research findings within the real-world environments where services are provided. Their input helped interpret the results in a way that reflects practical applications and implications. |
| Impact | To be confirmed |
| Start Year | 2023 |
| Description | An Introduction to Literature Reviews in Research: How to overview published works/ Research Capacity Workshop 3 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | This workshop introduced the methodologies and benefits of conducting literature reviews for research, using publicly available, peer-reviewed resources. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | An introduction to policy evaluation: How to show what you are doing is working/ Research Capacity Workshop 2 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This workshop introduced what research is and how academics, practitioners and community members can co-produce a research project to help communities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Co-producing research with communities/ Research Capacity Workshop 1 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This workshop introduced what research is and how academics, practitioners and community members can co-produce a research project to help communities. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Co-production groups to improve health services in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Group 1- Integrating provision: This group met 2 hours/week for 4 weeks. Within this space, they used creative methods, i.e., PhotoVoice and Digital storytelling, to create the 'future' @TheGrange that would build on and expand the hub's current success by integrating a broader range of available community-based support in response to the needs of the community. Art provides culturally sensitive practices, puts people's voice at the heart of the process, and has the potential to facilitate social justice-oriented transformative change. The aim is to enable stakeholders from the public to become 'shapers and makers' of their own care provision rather than 'users and choosers' of it. Group 2- Sustainable partnership: This group brought together health care providers from the public and VCFSE sectors, and met for 2 hours/week for 5 weeks, in a dedicated space to identify the barriers to a culture shift that is necessary for working together. This group resulted in a tangible action plan outlining practical steps towards overcoming the identified barriers. The terms of reference, membership structure, and shared language, goals, and values of a sustainable partnership model were co-established. Group 3- Research Consortium: The group consisted of lived-experience experts, community-based support providers, and researchers from academia and other sectors. They met 2 hours/week for 12 weeks. This involved the conduct of a rapid literature review, following Cochrane guidelines. Participants discussed known drivers of ill-health in coastal communities, reviewed the targets of existing interventions and provisions, established key areas of interest and established congruency between aims and results, making it more accessible to the public in the process. The consultative rapid review also informed the co-development of a research agenda for the next five years. In parallel with the review, the group utilised the co-production space to explore opportunities for improving joint research across different sectors by establishing data sharing agreements between key organisations. They also explored opportunities for co-establishing infrastructure for future research, including utilising common tools and setting up a data warehouse, which facilitated future research into the (cost-)effectiveness of interventions in the area. Thirty co-researchers took part in co-production groups: 11 members of the public, 16 health and social care service providers, three academic researchers. 21 co-production sessions were held, where the number of participants varied with each session. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Health Economic Evaluation: The Essentials/ Research Capacity Workshop 4 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | This workshop was designed specifically to briefly demystify health economics in a simple and engaging manner. Participants gained a comprehensive understanding of what health economic evaluation is and how them and their organisation can do a basic health economic evaluation of the services that they provide to the community. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Knowledge Exchange Event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | The event was co-hosted with East Sussex County Council. The audience listened to stories from both sites, including learning from this project, about how we can mobilise community assets in coastal communities. A report was created based on the content of the Knowledge Exchange Event: https://sites.google.com/view/csfheknowledgeexchangeevent/home |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://sites.google.com/view/csfheknowledgeexchangeevent/home |
| Description | Understanding and Using Equity in Health Research/ Research Capacity Workshop 7 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | This session was tailored to the needs of the participants, and they started by reviewing some key concepts, before talking about health inequalities with a focus in the North West Coast area. They were then introduced to the new web-resource FOR Equity and the Health Inequalities Assessment Toolkit (HIAT), which have been co-developed by academics and people with lived-experience and can help strengthen the health equity sensitivity of their research. Participants were provided with a basic understanding of the concepts and the significance of applying an equity lens to health research, as well as signposted them to a plethora of resources and tools that are free to access, and they can explore on their own or within their research teams. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Using Creative and Visual Methods to Facilitate Community Engagement/ Research Capacity Workshop 6 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | This workshop was an introduction to using creative and visual methods in new ways to engage participants, communities and groups with different styles of learning and participating. Creative and visual methods, such as participatory photography and digital storytelling, are powerful tools that help flatten hierarchies, co-create knowledge, encourage all voices to be heard and draw on lived experiences. By attending this workshop, participants learned how to implement and use creative and visual methods in the communities and groups they work with. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Using Qualitative Methods in Evaluation/ Research Capacity Workshop 5 (Blackpool and the Fylde Coast) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | This workshop explored and introduced participants to: - Benefits of using qualitative methods in local evaluation - Designing evaluations using qualitative methods - Practical tips for conducting interviews and focus groups - Making sense of qualitative data - Ethical and safeguarding issues |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |