Research Inclusion Case Studies

Easy Read

All members of the East of England RRDN Team have undertaken 'Easy Read' training. We have also collaborated with inclusivity experts by experience to create some resources in an 'easy read' format for those who may appreciate it. You can view and download these here.

We are also keen to work with researchers to help them develop and adapt their study information and resources to reach more people, so please get in touch if you would like to discuss this.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT): REACH

NSFT Research developed and implemented REACH, a centralised research referral system for research volunteers which, along with enabling the team to support registrants, also engaged them in COVID-related research. This contributed to NSFT being one of the highest recruiting trusts nationally on the COVID-19 Psychological Impact Study during the first lockdown. This engagement has continued.

In response to Participant in Research Experience Survey feedback which stated that participants were not sure where to find the results of their research study, the team also developed a Research Completion Pack which is given to all people upon finishing their participation in a study. The Completion pack includes information including post-study contacts, newsletters and support.

The team also co-developed Welcome Packs which are given to all people referred to them, providing information about the team’s research, frequently asked questions and support. The team also worked with a group of children and adolescents to develop Children’s Research Activity Booklets which are sent out to all younger participants before the first appointment to help them prepare.

East of England RRDN Cultural Competency e-learning package

Training is essential for all staff involved in research, including the East of England RRDN team. However, there is so much training available it can be hard to navigate and knowing which training to do can be overwhelming. 

Furthermore, as a result of Covid-19, it was recognised that the research carried out is not always inclusive of all the populations we serve and that we need to become culturally competent in our practice.

To address both needs, the East of England RRDN Training team delivered an Innovation & Improvement project which could support the team. They developed an area on the Hub Home to give easy access to relevant training for the core team and created a new e-learning resource designed to help staff to be more culturally aware. 

This Cultural Competency e-learning package has now been completed by all core team staff, with new staff directed to complete it as part of their induction process.