Workshop 1

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'What does research look like in a local authority, and what is possible....'

Workshop Leads

Dr Geoff Middleton:

Project Coordinator

HDRC Doncaster

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Dr Maureen Twiddy:

Reader in Mixed Methods

University of Hull

Sue Symonds:

Programme Lead

HDRC North Yorkshire

�Workshop overview and outcomes:������

• Build on your existing knowledge of research projects within and with local authorities (*the art of the possible).
• Gain insight into various research approaches and methods which can exist within a local authority (*what is possible).
• Learn from other delegates about research projects and the endeavours involved from other local authority colleagues (*how is this possible).

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Collate research project information and connect with colleagues across the HDRC network.

Research Project Video 1

Video 3

PHIRST Evaluations website: https://phirst.nihr.ac.uk/

Video can be accessed here:

https://youtu.be/ltuIKAIu480

Research Project Video 2

Living with Water information and website: https://livingwithwater.co.uk/

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Video can be accessed here:

SR Hull Flood Survey Collaborative work 22 May.mp4

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Research Project Video 3

Public Health Research Programme information:

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/research-funding/funding-programmes/public-health-research

Video can be accessed here:

HDRC presentation HENRY trial (2).mp4

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Group discussion:�� ��

Please arrange yourselves into small groups and people and introduce yourselves (from different HDRCs if possible).

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At your table discuss a current/planned research project(s) that focuses on the wider determinants in your local authorities: �

• What stage are you at in-terms of developing a research project like what you’ve seen today within your local authority?
• What discussions and decisions have taken place?
• What research methods and / or approaches have been discussed?
• What are/were the main barriers you’ve face in moving research projects forward?
• If you’ve overcome barriers, how was this achieved? 

Collate information

We would like to collate information on what you discussed today with the intention to share this across all delegates who attended this workshop today.

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We want this to lead to networking, support and collaboration opportunities.

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The following slide contains a QR code and hyperlink to an MS form (hosted by the City of Doncaster Council).

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Please read the instructions and the questions posed carefully.

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We will only use your email address for contact information – no other identifiable information is collected.

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This is an optional activity, and feel free to opt out of completing this task.

Short form to complete!

Link to MS From: https://forms.office.com/e/w2WaUyksp5

Workshop review

• Build on your existing knowledge of research projects within and with local authorities (*the art of the possible).
• Gain insight into various research approaches and methods which can exist within a local authority (*what is possible).
• Learn from other delegates about research projects and the endeavours involved from other local authority colleagues (*how is this possible).

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Collate research project information and connect with colleagues across the HDRC network.

Thank you!