Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Starting Out in Health and Social Care Research
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Keele University
An introductory course on UK health and social care research that examined key stages of the research cycle, from developing a research idea to implementing research in practice, and practical tips on balancing research commitments alongside existing roles.
8 weeks, 2 hours per week
Ruth Lambley-Burke
Director of Research & Innovation, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Tom Kingstone
Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Keele University and Research Associate in Mental Health, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Keele University
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explain why research is important to health and social care
- Reflect on the benefits and challenges of blending existing roles with research
- Investigate different opportunities to get involved in research
- Compare different research questions and types
- Identify and examine research funding opportunities
- Discuss the role and function of research governance
- Assess the contribution members of the public make to research
- Explore different ways in which research is shared with others
Syllabus
- Introduction to the importance of health and social care research
- How to balance work and research commitments
- The different paths you can take to get involved in research
- How to develop a research idea
- How to find and secure research funding
- Introduction to research approvals: ethics and governance
- How and why to involve members of the public in research
- How and why to share your research with others
Issued on 13th June 2025
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