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)
- LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (Collaboration)
- groundWork (Collaboration)
- The Wildlife Trusts (Collaboration)
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Collaboration)
- Aunty Social (Collaboration)
- Aiming Higher (Collaboration)
- Macmillan Cancer Support (Collaboration)
- Blackpool and The Fylde College (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- Age UK (Collaboration)
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (Collaboration)
- Blackpool Better Start (Collaboration, Project Partner)
- Lancaster University (Collaboration)
- Lancashire Police Service (Collaboration)
- Healthwatch (Collaboration)
- Stroke Association (Collaboration)
- Grundy Art Gallery (Project Partner)
- Blackpool Grand Theatre (Project Partner)
- Citizens Advice Blackpool (Project Partner)
- Fylde Coast Clinical Commissioning Group (Project Partner)
- Empowerment Charity Lancashire (Project Partner)
- East Sussex County Council (Project Partner)
- National Inst. Health & Care Research (Project Partner)
Publications
Santa K
(2025)
Collaborative networks in community-based health and social care services: insights from Blackpool and the Fylde Coast (United Kingdom)
in Health Research Policy and Systems
Santa K
(2025)
Collaborative networks in community-based health and social care services: insights from Blackpool and the Fylde Coast (United Kingdom).
in Health research policy and systems
| 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 | Project overview The project brought together members of the public, Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, and public sector stakeholders to foster cross-sector partnerships and address health inequalities on the Fylde Coast. This region includes Blackpool, one of the most deprived local authorities in England. The project aimed to: • Better understand the drivers of health and ill-health. • Map local community-based services. • Establish co-production groups to actively engage stakeholders in planning an integrated place-based care model and future research. • Build partnerships with other coastal communities. We engaged a diverse range of community-based providers dedicated to improving public health and well-being on the Fylde Coast. To enhance community research capacity, we held regular workshops, recording them for free online access. These workshops equipped VCFSE organisations with essential skills to develop an evidence base and work towards sustainability. Co-production groups We facilitated three co-production groups: 1. Community hub development: This group employed creative research methods to co-produce the future @TheGrange community hub. They created a photo collage illustrating key ideas, such as increasing activities for young people and supporting mental well-being. The creative approach encouraged active community participation, amplifying residents' voices and fostering a sense of belonging. The collage is displayed in the @TheGrange reception area, where residents can interact with it by adding post-it notes and placing hearts on ideas they support. 2. Cross-sector collaboration: This group brought together professionals from different sectors to develop an action plan for sustainable partnerships and place-based collaboration. They identified cultural, process, and resource barriers to integration and proposed solutions to improve access to health and social care. These efforts aim to create more equitable health outcomes. 3. Research subgroup: This group conducted a co-produced rapid review of perceived barriers and facilitators to accessing community-based services (write up ongoing). They explored opportunities for establishing an integrated research infrastructure and co-produced a five-year research agenda (2023-2028) for the Fylde Coast. The group identified 11 research priority areas and seven publicly available datasets, such as Census data, public health profiles, and third-sector assets. The findings underscored the importance of understanding data governance and aligning data management processes with compliance regulations. Research and knowledge exchange We conducted two social network analyses-one before and one after the co-production activities. The findings, now accepted for publication (in press) in the Health Research Policy and Systems Journal, provide insights into cross-sector and cross-service domain collaborations. Additionally, we hosted a knowledge exchange event, laying the foundation for future partnerships with other coastal communities. This event directly contributed to a successful grant application, uniting Blackpool, Hastings, and Weston-super-Mare. The findings have also been disseminated at the Health Research Institute's Research Showcase in the form of a verbal presentation. |
| Exploitation Route | Utilisation of findings • Mapping data: Shared with social prescriber link workers (SPLWs) to enhance referrals to community-based services. This dataset provides a comprehensive directory of health and social care providers, which may also benefit the Local Authority and Integrated Care Board (ICB) in maintaining service directories. Mapping data also provided the basis for an interactive map developed in collaboration with UCL and the AHRC North West deep-dive team. This collaboration is still ongoing, and the interactive maps will be supplemented by case studies. The aim is to engage key decision-makers. • Community hub development: The co-produced collage at @TheGrange served as a foundation for future community consultations about improvement work. • Cross-sector collaboration: The action plan will be shared with the place-based partnership, fostering improved cooperation between health and social care providers and enhancing service accessibility. • Research agenda: The set of 11 research questions will guide future studies and grant applications. The Fylde Coast Research Collaborative and other research partners have already received the agenda to shape ongoing research initiatives. • Social network analysis: The findings (currently in press) will provide insights into organisational relationships, opening new opportunities for research and collaboration while exploring the impact of partnerships on health outcomes. |
| Sectors | Healthcare |
| URL | https://sites.google.com/view/csfhereport/home |
| Description | The project emerged from the Fylde Coast Research Collaborative, established in December 2021, to facilitate partnership-driven research aimed at improving community well-being. The Collaborative includes academic institutions, local authorities, the NHS, and VCFSE sector representatives. This project has expanded its membership, now incorporating the creative sector and inviting co-researchers from various groups to participate in future meetings. Key project outcomes have been shared with the Collaborative and its partners, such as: • The co-produced research agenda, informing future funding applications. • The action plan for cross-sector partnership working, to be implemented by the place-based partnership. • The visualised community hub plan, displayed at @TheGrange for ongoing resident engagement. The creative approach encouraged active community participation, amplifying residents' voices and fostering a sense of belonging. • Five local organisations hosted a researcher who learnt about their everyday work. The findings from the visits were showcased at our knowledge exchange event in November 2023, raising awareness of good practice. • Mapping data and social network analysis findings, which are of interest to SPLWs, the Local Authority, and the ICS for improving service directories. Mapping data also provided the basis for an interactive map developed in collaboration with UCL and the AHRC North West deep-dive team. This collaboration is still ongoing, and the interactive maps will be supplemented by case studies. The aim is to engage key decision-makers. • The research capacity-building workshops-recording available freely online-have strengthened community engagement in research. Participants, including VCFSE organisations, have gained a better understanding of research methodologies, creative engagement techniques, and economic evaluations. This knowledge enhances their ability to produce evidence-based work aligned with community needs and the impact of VCFSE sector initiatives. Future scalability Scaling this work across other coastal communities requires further funding, and the project has already successfully secured additional investment to expand collaboration, particularly with Weston-super-Mare. This extension supports sustainability and enables the application of tested methods in new contexts, aiding strategic planning for integrating community assets to reduce health inequalities in coastal regions. We are currently planning a North West Coast focused grant application with the involvement of three local universities and many community partners. |
| 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 | Aiming Higher |
| 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 | Aunty Social |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | National Institute for Health and Care Research |
| Department | Applied Research Collaboration North West Cost |
| 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 | 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 | The Wildlife Trusts |
| Department | 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 | Blackpool Researching Together Annual Learning Event (Year 2) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A stall was made available by the event to provide information about the project and hand out relevant flyers to interested parties. These discussions and provision of information: - Highlighted the urgent health inequities in coastal communities, reinforcing the need for policy interventions, funding, and strategic planning. - Demonstrated how collaboration and community-driven approaches can enhance service delivery and effectiveness. - Increased the visibility of key challenges and solutions, helping stakeholders understand their role in addressing health inequalities. - Highlighted the importance of co-production, showing that local voices matter in decision-making. - Motivated partnerships. - Potentially influenced health policy reforms or the creation of pilot interventions in vulnerable areas. - Demonstrated ways to strengthen community leadership in research and service design, potentially leading to increased participation in co-production initiatives, ensuring lived experiences inform policy and service decisions. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| 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 | Health Research Institute showcasing event - Edge Hill University, Liverpool |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | This was a showcasing event whereby a verbal presentations took place. The slides presented at this event: - Highlighting the unique health inequalities faced by coastal communities. - Encouraged the audience, e.g., universities, health service providers, to find more efficient ways to work together. - Showcased social network analysis results and co-production outcomes. - Shared strategies for training community researchers. - Encouraged cross-sector engagement. The potential outcomes and impacts included: - Motivate university researchers to integrate these findings into public health, social science, whilst encouraging multidisciplinary research collaborations focusing on health equity. - Provided real-world case studies for students studying public health, sociology, or community development, as well as inspired student-led projects, dissertations, and volunteering opportunities. - Facilitated discussions for university led policy recommendations to local governments to push for action plans in the interest of other coastal communities facing similar issues. - Helped universities understand the possible connections to be made with local organizations and residents for long-term engagement. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| 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 |