Improving inclusion, reducing inequalities
Showcasing recent Research Engagement Network projects across the East of England and discussing future opportunities
Date and time
Location
Moller Centre
Storey's Way Cambridge CB3 0DE United KingdomAgenda
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration and refreshments
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Welcome and introduction
Dr Philippa Brice - Head of R&D, CPICB
10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dr John Ford - Health Equity Evidence Centre, QMUL
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Research engagement experiences and learning (1)
Prof Margaret Greenfields, ARU
Dr Rebecca Owens, NWICB
Jacqueline Romero, NWICB
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Networking lunch
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Research engagement experiences and learning (2)
Tina Starling - MSE ICB
Sharon Rodie - SNEE ICB
Phillip Smith - HWE ICB
Emma Brown - BLMK ICB
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: regional system learning, opportunities and actions
CHAIR: Prof Jeremy Turner - CRN EoE
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Refreshments and departures
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes
Showcasing the diversity of community engagement projects within the forthcoming new Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) for the East of England and sharing learning and opportunities for cross-system and cross-region collaboration.
Keynote speaker
Dr John Ford - Director, Health Equity Evidence Centre, Queen Mary University, London
In addition to our keynote address, experiences and learning from projects in each Integrated Care System (supported by the NHS England Research Engagement Network REN development programme) will be shared.
The event will close with a panel discussion on opportunities and next steps for improving research engagement to address health inequalities.
This free, invitation-only event is organised and hosted by the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB R&D Office, in partnership with the NHS Norfolk and Waveney R&D Office and the NIHR Clinical Research Network East of England.
It is intended for ICB research leads and other senior professionals working across health and care research and innovation, community engagement and partnerships, and health inequalities in the East of England.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the Moller Centre offers free onsite parking for all delegates - use postcode CB3 0DS for SatNav. Alternatively, the Madingley Road Park and Ride site (CB3 0EX) is a short bus ride away.
Yes, the Moller Centre is about 5 minutes by bike or 15 minutes on foot from Cambridge city centre. It is 15-20 minutes from Cambridge or Cambridge North railway stations by taxi, and is served by multiple bus routes including the City 4 bus from the city centre and the U bus from the main station.
Yes, refreshments including lunch are provided free for all attendees. Please advise us in advance of any special dietary requirements.
No, we are happy to offer free places for all attendees but you are responsible for your own travel costs.