Health & Social Care Research Across North East & North Cumbria.
Getting Connected
Connect with people from our region
Research is about working in teams. Let's try and connect you to people with the same research interests.
1 Connect with colleagues in your area of research
Whether you are new to research or en route to establishing your career, there are colleagues across our region who can provide guidance and support. Here you can find research active colleagues who work in your area of interest in their role with the Clinical Research Network. Please do contact them if you would like to find out more.
2 Sign up to...
The mentor directory
This matches people from our region who are experienced in health and care research with colleagues who are new to it. The scheme is beneficial to both mentors and mentees, as it helps develop relationships and share the best practice across organisational boundaries. Learn more about the mentor directory here.
National and regional newsletters
The NIHR Evidence newsletter shares NIHR-supported research findings in a way that is accessible and easy to understand.
Our Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria also publishes a monthly newsletter which includes local research updates aimed at health and care professionals. Contact [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.
"I found mentors in my field, joined professional societies and created a network of people who I could learn from and share knowledge and experience with."
Professor Yitka Graham, specialty group lead for Health Services Research
3 Engaging with patients and the public
A research champion (according to National Institute for Health and Care Research terminology) is a volunteer who promotes health and care research to patients, members of the public, carers and to healthcare professionals. Research champions can also provide a patient and public perspective and give feedback on your research project.
If you are interested in working with local research champions or other local Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) groups, please contact Justine Smith on [email protected].
View our resources page on involving patients and the public
4 Share your research story
This website features a number of research stories from colleagues around the region with the aim of inspiring and encouraging budding researchers. You can also share your story; you may find that it helps you form new connections with those who read it. Contact us on [email protected] for guidance on how to get started.
Was this page useful?
Add your feedback
There was an error submitting your feedback, please try again.
Thanks for your feedback, this will help our team improve your experience on the website