Opening Doors to Research Group, Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS), University of Kent
Description
CHSS carries out high quality health services research, with local, national and international professional partners, our goal is to improve the links between research, policy and practice. CHSS’s main strength lies in the extensive knowledge and skills of its staff. The team carry out research in the following diverse fields; Primary Care, Public Policy, Health Psychology and Palliative Care.
An integral part of CHSS is the Opening Doors to Research Group which is made up of members of the public who act as a ‘critical friend’ to CHSS researchers and students.
Public involvement in research
CHSS are pleased to host the Opening Doors to Research Group which is made up of 20+ members of the public who are interested in health research. Its members play a key role in advising CHSS researchers and students on aspects of their research to ensure it is useful and relevant to end-users. Training and support is provided and in order to monitor the activities and impact of the group, both researchers and group members are involved in evaluation activities.
Location Get directions to this organisation
CHSS, George Allen Wing, Cornwallis Building, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NF
Key Contact
Amanda Bates, Public Engagement Officer
Email: A.J.Bates@kent.ac.uk
Tel: 01227 824406
Website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/chss/index.html
Coverage
The Opening Doors to Research Group support CHSS researchers and students at the University of Kent in Canterbury.
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