Creating Connections is a network of organisations, groups and individuals, who all share an interest in patient and public involvement and engagement in health and care research.
Meet some of our members, who are all based in the North East and North Cumbria, and find out more about what they do.
When you see ‘NIHR’ in the name of an organisation, this means they are part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Click here to find out more about the NIHR.
NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Hub delivered by Newcastle University and Partners
The RSS offers free and confidential advice to help people develop health and care research projects and apply for research funding.
They work closely with the public, patients, carers and communities to make sure that your voices shape research.
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC)
The NIHR ARC NENC is a research partnership funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. It brings together researchers from six regional universities, practitioners from health and social care and the voluntary sector, community groups, members of the public, and many others – to deliver and implement research and evaluation that supports the health and care system in the North East and North Cumbria, and beyond. It is one of 15 ARCs in England.
Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (VONNE)
VONNE is a regional organisation supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
They can help you to connect with a VCSE or research partner, and can offer support by sharing a research opportunity or output with their networks.