Our Professional Development Courses

To introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research.

This will explore facilitating group discussion sessions with public contributors, how best to support their involvement and to consider some of the barriers.

The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others Lived Experience to give a unique perspective on the subject of Disability Equality and Inclusion.

Conducting research alongside marginalised groups may bring issues of power and privilege to the foreground, and there may also be some cultural twists and turns to navigate.  Learn more here

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The D/deaf awareness training developed by Deaflink North East serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and supporting individuals with hearing loss.  Learn more here

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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you!  Learn more here

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This is aimed at patients or members of the public who are curious about, new to or less experienced with healthcare research and Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE)  Learn more here

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Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work.  Learn more here

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This session explores the role of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in shaping research questions. Co-delivered by a public contributor actively engaged in multiple research project  Learn more here

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This session will focus on the issue of ethics within community research.  Learn more here

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