An Inclusive Approach to Women's Health and Wellbeing in Coastal Communities

Join us for a collaborative and inspiring event bringing together researchers, clinicians, community organisations, women with lived experience, and members of the public to explore women's health and wellbeing in coastal communities.

This in-person event, hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) Women's Health Research Network (WHRN), will explore how to involve people who are not usually involved in research and bring together women, community organisations, clinicians and researchers to develop ideas for future women's health research and explore how these ideas could become future funding applications.

The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about how research funding works, build confidence in developing research ideas and applications, identify women's health priorities, and work together to co-produce ideas that could form the basis of future funding applications.

Whether you are new to research or have previous experience, this event offers an opportunity to:

Learn how health research funding works

Gain confidence in developing research ideas and funding applications

Explore current women's health priorities in coastal communities

Share your experiences and perspectives

Connect with researchers, clinicians, community organisations and public contributors

Help shape future research through meaningful collaboration and co-production

There will be speakers on women’s health and research in the morning, with an opportunity to discuss women’s health topics after lunch.

Who should attend?

Women and community members, particularly those whose voices are often missing from research

Community and voluntary sector organisations

Clinicians and health and social care professionals

Researchers and academics

Anyone interested in developing collaborative women's health research

Outline of the day

9.45am: Registration and refreshments

10.15am: Welcome and opening remarks

10.30am: Research in action presentations

11.30am: Workshop: What makes an idea fundable?

12.00pm: Lunch

12.45pm: Themed table discussions and research-interest matching

1.45pm: Co-producing research funding ideas

2.45pm: Closing remarks and next steps

An accessible and inclusive event

Accessibility is at the core of this event. Key principles for the day include:

An accessible central location

Informal networking opportunities

Mixed discussion groups to encourage equal participation

Travel support

Vouchers are available for women experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise be unable to attend the event due to travel costs. If you would like to be considered for voucher remuneration, please select this option when completing the ticket order form. Support is limited and intended for those experiencing financial barriers to attendance.

Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided as part of this event.

Together, we can ensure that women's voices are heard and reflected in future research priorities and funding opportunities.

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