ENRICHEnabling Research in Care Homes
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Read the real-life experiences of people involved in care home research.
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Recruiting care homes into research studies
Danni Collingridge Moore
Improving care in care homes is a national and international priority. I truly believe that a good quality evidence base is key to advocating change, and this isn’t going to happen without care homes being involved in research.
Understanding care home research
Francesca LaFrenais
Care home research has traditionally been considered too difficult, and perhaps unnecessary, but while there are challenges to working in this sector, it can be very rewarding. I have reflected on my own experiences working as a researcher in this environment.
Getting to grips with care home research
Martin Rossor
The ‘Enabling Research in Care Home (ENRICH)’ toolkit provides information and guidance for researchers, care home staff and residents and supports research in care homes to improve the quality of life and care for all care home residents, especially those with dementia.
What is the point of a Research Ready Care Home Network?
Adam Smith
The Research Ready Care Home Network connects care home residents, managers and staff with researchers. Why is this important? Well, there are lots of reasons…
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