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Community Research Engagement Network
The Community Research Engagement Network (CREN) is working to get people in Kent involved with the engagement and participation of research.
Kent and Medway have one of the lowest numbers in the country for people getting involved in health research. Health research also happens less in coastal communities, which means there is less information about the needs of people, and the current support provided may not be right for you and your community. We want to change this.
They aim to:
- Be a space for community research advocates, representing underserved communities in health and care research across Kent and Medway, to engage with academics and researchers.
- Identify opportunities to be engaged in research.
- Hold discussions on the barriers preventing wider participation in research and ask community members the issues that are important to them.
- Support active engagement and participation in surveys and other research tools including clinical trials.
CREN are working to find individuals to register to hubs for research as seen here alongside being an advocate for this change and spreading the message.
To register either scan the QR codes presented or click on the posters to take you to the designated link.
To join up as an advocate please fill out the form below and we will send you the resources that you can share amongst your organisation.
Sign Up
If you are designing or planning research in Kent and Medway, we encourage you to work with our partnership from the very start.
By involving us early, you can ensure your research is:
- Relevant to local communities
- Designed in accessible and inclusive ways
- Informed by lived experience
- Able to reach the people who are often missed out
We can support you to:
- Shape research questions and design
- Identify and reduce barriers to participation
- Connect with diverse communities through trusted local networks
- Strengthen the quality and impact of your research
Contact one of our partner organisations to start the conversation
Strong local research starts with strong local connections.