About this event

This meeting will help you to understand how to apply for funding opportunities and take part in Healthwatch England policy research projects.

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive support from your colleagues in the network and our friendly Research and Insight team.

Type of event

Network meeting – presentations with discussion and Q&A in a friendly and informal setting.

Who is this event for?

This event is for Healthwatch staff and volunteers interested in undertaking research or engagement projects in the network

What you will learn?

By taking part in this meeting, you will:

· hear from local Healthwatch how they’ve been successful at obtaining funding opportunities

· understand what makes a good application. from Healthwatch England team members

· be able to ask questions and receive support from your colleagues in the network and our friendly Research and Insight team

Who is running this event?

Members of Healthwatch England Research and Insight Team

Agenda

10:00 - Intro: Astor & Nina

10:05 - What’s coming up: Healthwatch England research and policy projects in 2025/26: Will P

10:15 - Applying for Healthwatch England projects – what makes a strong application & the common pitfalls to avoid: Astor & Nina

10:35 - Reflections from Healthwatch Blackburn & Darwen and Healthwatch Croydon on applying and working on research projects: Local Healthwatch teams

10:50 - Short breakout rooms task: Healthwatch England Facilitators

11:10 - Q&A: Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch presenters

11:15 - Finish: Astor & Nina

Contact details

research@healthwatch.co.uk

Registrations are closed

Healthwatch: Research and Insight Network Group meeting