REN Project Learning Event

The event was a huge success, we had over 30 attendees comprising of community champions, Primary care Network researchers, researchers from ARU and some non-exec members form the ICB. The event saw community champions presenting the outstanding outcomes they've achieved since joining the REN project, highlighting the real-world impact of their work.

The event was opened with an introduction by Tom Abell, Chief Executive Officer of MSE ICB, and we also heard from Dr. James Hickling, Deputy Medical Director, who gave an insightful presentation. Their contributions set the tone for a truly engaging and impactful day.

It was inspiring to hear how their efforts are making a positive difference. Additionally, researchers in the room shared the wonderful collaborations they’ve had with the REN champions and provided valuable insights into future research opportunities for continued engagement. The event was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the power of collaboration between the REN community and the research sector.

We were also privileged to also have Dr. Sophia Morris, the System Clinical Lead for Health Inequalities, join us. She spoke powerfully about the impact of health inequalities on marginalised groups and shared valuable resources and opportunities to further support our community champions in their work. Her insights were incredibly well-received and reinforced the importance of tackling health disparities through collaboration and engagement.