Support for staff
Resources for engagement and involvement in health research
The following free resources are to effectively engage patients, the public, professionals, and industry in health research. This website is provided by the NIHR South Central Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN). Contact: comms.crnthamesvalley@nihr.ac.uk.
Promote your study:
Be Part of Research Volunteer Service: puts researchers in contact with people who have expressed an interest in an area of research through the Be Part of Research website. Volunteers create an account and give consent to be contacted. Visit the Be Part of Research website for more details
How the RRDN can help you: guide to how the NIHR RRDN can support you to promote your research
Promote your study: complete this form about research you are working on, for publication on our website and social media. Provide this form to participants to tell their story about taking part in research, for publication on our website
Key materials to promote research: guide to key materials available from the RRDN
Newsletters for studies: guide on how to create a free newsletter for study participants.
Support and training:
Road test: work with our public volunteer research champions to 'road test' the practical aspects of study delivery prior to the start of recruitment. Learn more at our road test guidance
Study rehearsals: practice explaining studies to potential participants with Research Champion public volunteers. Read more here and make a request through this online form
How to keep in touch with participants about your study: guide for research staff
Media and social media training: we provide online training in partnership with other research organisations about working with the media and social media. Express an interest in taking part by completing this online form
Patient and public involvement training: we regularly provide training on how staff can better work with patients and the public. Click here for details
Other:
Staff newsletter: sign up for the RRDN newsletter for staff.
Staff Research Champions: a network of staff with a passion for public engagement. See the role description and to sign up contact comms.crnthamesvalley@nihr.ac.uk.Â
Your Path in Research: is a national NIHR campaign to support healthcare staff considering a career in research and develop staff already working in research. Posters and other supporting materials are available.