Cumberland HDRC

14/05/2026

It was an absolute pleasure for HDRC Communications and Engagement officer Sam to attend Community Engagement Toolkit New Resource Pack: 'Share and Learn' Event earlier this week. The new toolkit is a fantastic resource for researchers and community partners to make co-production the heart of health and care research projects. The illustrations and animations are a particular highlight and a great way to connect with the principles and resources in a creative, accessible way.

You can access the toolkit co-created by VONNE (Voluntary Organisations'​ Network North East), NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) partners through Creating Connections, and several Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the North East and North Cumbria here 👇

Community Engagement Toolkit This toolkit aims to support researchers and community partners to develop health and care research projects together. It has been co-created by Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (VONNE), National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) partners through...

14/05/2026

Last week our HDRC Research and Innovation Manager Mike headed over to the North Cumbria Social Prescribing Report launch to hear more about their collaborative work. Presentations on the day really highlighted the value of social prescribing in North Cumbria and both the scale and depth of support being provided to communities.

Head over to the Cumbria CVS website to read the full report 👇🏼

In April 2026 the North Cumbria Social Prescribing Steering Group published a report into social prescribing, health and wellbeing coaching and similar approaches locally.

17/04/2026

Want more Community Co-Researcher team news? Cumbria CVS Support Officer Shirley Murray shares the latest updates in her first blog post. Check it out here ⬇️

10/04/2026

The PCSM Research Hub invites you to join us for the next edition of the CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series, which showcases leading health researchers working in and with Cumbria.

Each session features two expert speakers and a live Q&A. The series is open to staff, students, patients, relatives, and the public; all are welcome.

💬 Topic: From Health Data to Better Care
📅 Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
🕜 Time: 12:30–13:30
📍 Location: Zoom (registration required)
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/pcsm-webi9

Speakers: Professor Paul Aylin - Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Imperial College London and Dr Walter Muruet -Gutierrez - Postdoctoral Researcher, Imperial College London

Hosted by: PCSM Research Hub
Funded by: NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre(BRC)

30/03/2026

27/03/2026

♥️ We loved sharing with you some of our Community Co-Researcher voices earlier in the week, so here are a few more!

We're incredibly proud of our new team and grateful for the enthusiasm, knowledge and drive each person brings. We can't wait to see where they take us next.

25/03/2026

🎯 As we move into new and exciting stages of project delivery, our mission statement and values guides us in working collaboratively and keep Cumberland’s communities at the heart of what we do.

🚀 We have so much to look forward to in 2026 and can’t wait to connect, learn and grow with you all.

23/03/2026

🎉 The Community Co-Researchers team have now finished their training and now it’s time for their introductions. Our Community Co-Researchers come from all walks of life and bring with them a wealth of lived experience and knowledge.

👟 As their research interests begin to shape into research questions, they will be heading out in the community later in the year to get feedback to make sure their work is relevant and meaningful and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Check out the below to start getting to know our CCR team ⬇️

18/03/2026

🏅 Crossing the bridge from knowing to doing with the final step of our Research Skills training programme: Champion

🚀 Build your confidence and get ready for action in our two sessions: Leading Research – Pen to Paper to Action and Delivering Research - Pathways to Impact. You'll break down step by step what research looks like in practice, including the key stages, approaches, and tools, and think about finding ways to connect and collaborate to deliver relevant and meaningful projects.

✅ Learn it, apply it, and feel ready to do so.

Book now:
🎟️ Cumberland Council staff can find us on iLearn under Professional Skills: Research, Evidence, Evaluation and Learning
🎟️ Community organisations can find us on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/cumberland-hdrc-96124271553

Our training is open to all Cumberland Council staff, elected members, and community organisations. No research background necessary!

17/03/2026

✨ Great conversations and energy at our first training session 'Curiosity: Ask, Explore, Connect' today!

If you missed out, don't worry as we're back again tomorrow for the online session and next week, join us for Mapping Your Research Journey – Imagine, Discover, Create where Dr Jae-Llane Ditchburn will guide you from curiosity-driven questions to actionable insights.

Book now:
🎟️ Cumberland Council staff can find us on iLearn under Professional Skills: Research, Evidence, Evaluation and Learning
🎟️ Community organisations can find us on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/cumberland-hdrc-96124271553