This programme of free workshops is funded by the Department of Health.
Programme:
- Session 1 – 10.00: Introductions; Objective setting; Summarise RGF
- 11.00: Break
- Session 2 – 11.30: Short Presentation(s) from local RGF leads
- 12.30: Lunch
- Session 3 – 1.30: Group exercise – choose from a menu
- 3.00: Break
- Session 4 – 3.30: Review objectives & decide next steps
(NB: The programme is flexible and the order may vary according to availability of speakers)
Target Audience: Local Authority lead officers responsible for RGF implementation
Participants: Each local authority is invited to take up one place , free of charge, at a workshop of their choosing. Additional places may be available. Maximum numbers of places at each workshop are indicated above. This number includes 2 places at each workshop for service users or carers acting in an advisory capacity to promote involvement from the beginning.
Facilitators: The workshops will be led by freelance researcher and trainer Chris Russell, supported by representatives from the RGF Advisory Group, Making Research Count, Research in Practice and INVOLVE.
Time: Tea & Coffee and registration at 9.30am for 10.00am start; Finish
4.30pm
| DATE | LOCATION | PLACES (max) | VENUE |
| Tues 8 Feb | London | 20 | SCIE, London Bridge |
| Tues 15 Feb | Manchester | 25 | Salford University |
| Fri 18 Feb | Exeter | 20 | Exeter Court Hotel |
| Fri 25 Feb | Liverpool | 20 | John Moores University |
| Tues 1 Mar | Sheffield | 25 | Sheffield Hallam (Conference 21) |
| Tues 8 Mar | Birmingham | 20 | Council House |
| Fri 11 Mar | Durham | 20 | Collingwood College |
| Tues 15 Mar | London | 20 | LGIU, Woburn Place |
| Fri 18 Mar | London | 20 | SCIE, London Bridge |
| Tues 22 Mar | WALES | 30 | The Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran |
To register your interest in a workshop, please contact Chris Russell (tel 01588 630344, email rgf@barn.abelgratis.co.uk) giving your contact details and indicating first and second choice of workshop (date & location); any specific requirements; and whether you would like to reserve an additional place (subject to availability).
Please book NOW to ensure a place at your preferred workshop.