Member engagement programme

Our membership engagement programme is made up of a series of accessible, online sessions that support evidence-informed practice and build active use of the Research in Practice resources.

Members can access a rolling programme of online events which include the following:

• Practice Pointers: Designed for all social care staff, these sessions provide bite size learning on a core topic. 
• How to use Research in Practice Sessions: Designed for anyone new to Research in Practice, these sessions guide attendees on how to use and get the most out of membership with Research in Practice. 
• Engagement Support Sessions: Designed for Link Officers, Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists, these sessions support attendees with getting the most from the Research in Practice membership. 
• Workforce Development Sessions: Designed for workforce development colleagues, these sessions aim to build capacity within Partner organisations, supporting them to deliver learning sessions on specific topics and apply learning theories themselves. 

We will continue to offer existing learning opportunities such as online workshops and webinars, as well as face-to-face conferences. 

Click the titles above to see future dates and topics for each type of event, as well as links to more information and to book on to the sessions.

Programme of member engagement activities

Practice Pointers

Aimed at anyone who wants to find out more about a core topic, attendees will:

• Learn key messages on the topic.
• Reflect on implementing these in practice.
• Consider how Research in Practice resources can be used to further engage with the topic.

Practice Pointers take place 12:00-13:00 on the first Wednesday of the month.

How to use Research in Practice Sessions

Aimed at anyone new to or unfamiliar with Research in Practice, attendees will:

• Learn how to set up a Research in Practice account.
• Discover what is available on the Research in Practice website.
• See how to create and update an online CPD record. 
• Reflect on how to use the resources in day-to-day practice.

How to use Research in Practice Sessions take place 12:00-13:00 on the last Wednesday of the month. 

Engagement Support Sessions

Aimed at Link Officers, Strategic Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists, attendees will:

• Consider ways to build their organisation’s engagement with Research in Practice.
• Receive guidance on (for example) sharing resources across your organisation, using the data dashboard, booking learning activities and more.
• Share examples and tips for successful engagement. 
• Access Partner Engagement Team support and have a chance to explore specific queries. 

Engagement Support Sessions take place on the afternoon of the last Wednesday of the month. 

Workforce Development Sessions

Aimed at workforce development colleagues, these sessions aim to build capacity within your organisation for you to deliver learning sessions on specific topics and apply learning theories.