The Research Engagement Network (REN) project:
REN was launched in West Yorkshire in November 2023 and is a voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) led project, funded by NHS England, through which 12 VCSE Research Champions have engaged with and delivered sessions with people from an identified underserved community:
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to develop an understanding of research barriers and enablers and to explore opportunities for myth-busting around research;
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to offer opportunities for research participation;
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to understand the kinds of information communities are willing to share as part of research.
Further information and case studies will be available soon.
Kirklees VCSE research champions case study:
Rehana's case study:
West Yorkshire Research Engagement Network (REN) contributors:
With thanks to all research champions, communities and partners, including:
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Bradford District & Craven: Black Health Forum (Bradford), Bangladeshi Youth Organisation, the Race Equality Network, the VCS Alliance;
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Calderdale: Jah Light Community Project, Mums On A Mission, Calderdale Voluntary and Community (CVAC);
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Kirklees: Community Skills Centre, Ravensthorpe Community Centre, Third Sector Leaders Kirklees;
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Leeds: Hamara, Hope Bereavement Support, LeedsACTS!, Forum Central, Voluntary Action Leeds;
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Wakefield: One Ummah, Nova Wakefield, Wakefield Council;
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everyone who took part in community conversations with the research champions;
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the West Yorkshire Power of Communities (previously HPoC) programme;
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the Ethnic Minority Research Inclusion (EMRI) network;
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the Co-production and Peer Research (CoPPer) network;
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the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber;
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the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB);