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Introduction
We always look for ways to improve our services and how we work. Therefore, the voice of our residents as well as our colleagues inform everything we do.
This page sets out the different ways you can get involved if you are a member of the public or a health and care professional.
Research, innovation and evaluation strategy
Read our Research, innovation and evaluation strategyTake part in research
Be Part of Research
Be Part of Research enables you to find and take part in a range of health and care research. It’s easy to get involved. Simply sign up online and choose the health conditions you are interested in. You will be sent details of approved studies that match your interests to decide if you want to take part.
Find out about health and social care research across the UKJoin Dementia Research
Join Dementia Research is run by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in partnership with:
The service enables you to register your interest in participating in dementia research and be matched to suitable studies.
Through Join Dementia Research, you can see what dementia research is taking place, both in your local area and across the UK.
Register your interest to take part in vital dementia researchFor the latest health and care research opportunities you can get involved with, visit our Consultations and engagement page.
Advice sessions for ICS colleagues
If you have specific research, innovation or evaluation ideas or projects you would like to discuss or get help with, you can join one of our advice sessions.
These sessions run twice a week, on a Monday lunchtime or Thursday afternoon, and aim to provide early support to ICS colleagues.
To enquire about alternative dates or to book an appointment, please email the Research and Innovation team.
Newsletters
HWE ICS RIE Newsletter – issue 1 – August 2024 (240kB pdf)
News and events
#Red4Research 2024, Friday 20 September 2024
We are delighted to announce #Red4Research will be taking place on Friday 20 September.
It aims to get as many people as possible wearing red to demonstrate their support and appreciation for all those participating, undertaking and supporting research.
It is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the phenomenal work, learning legacy and innovative treatments/systems/techniques that have arisen from research and development.
For more information, visit the Research and Development Forum website.