BRIDGE Research Network
Bridging Research Initiatives for Diverse Grassroots Engagement
Connecting communities, researchers, primary care and Research Champions across the North West for more inclusive, community engaged health and care research.
BRIDGE is an online networking platform that brings together different sectors to strengthen connections between research and communities across the North West.BRIDGE members can build partnerships, share opportunities, access resources and learn from others working to improve research engagement and participation.
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A message from communities across the North West
'Stronger Together' is a poem about what research can achieve when we do it together, read at a Research Engagement Network event.
300+
Members
50+
Organisations
Free
to join
Community Partners
Anyone working in the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector
Connect your organisation and community to research across the North West
Access the Research Ready Communities Map and browse live research opportunities
View tools and resources for engaging your communities in research
Research Partners
Academics, NHS and research infrastructure organisations, strategic bodies
Build meaningful connections with communities to support inclusive research delivery
Promote studies via trusted engagement routes
Access community engagement resources for more inclusive research engagement
Research Champions
Individuals championing research and sharing opportunities within their communities
Champion research and share opportunities within your own community
Work through the Champion Toolkit, from training to finding current studies
Swap experiences and log your activity in the Champion discussion space
Primary Care Partners
GP practices, Primary Care Networks, practice managers and social prescribing teams
Support your patients and practice to take part in health and care research
Browse live opportunities and access easy to share patient signposting resources
Share questions and updates with other practices in the discussion space
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Find Partners
Search by area, name, category or keyword to find organisations with the reach and lived experience your study needs. Zoom in to see more; click a logo for details.
Get Found
Join the map to increase visibility and open the door to new research opportunities and partnerships.
Take part in research
The UK's free service for finding health and care studies you can take part in.
Register your interest in dementia studies, with or without a diagnosis.
Share and champion research
Be notified when our research champion partner pathway becomes available.
Find opportunities to get involved in shaping health research as a public contributor.
BRIDGE Spaces
BRIDGE Research Network is made up of the following spaces:
BRIDGE News
The latest updates, events and opportunities from across the network.
Opportunities
Live research opportunities to explore, share or promote.
General Discussion
Conversations, questions and connections with other members.
Resource Library
Practical tools, guides and insights for community engaged research.
Community Guidelines
How we work together to keep BRIDGE welcoming and respectful.
BRIDGE Communities are spaced dedicated to specific groups or research topics including: Mental Health, Ethnic Community Voices and Disability and Carers Inclusion.
Our Community Values
Members can recognise each other for demonstrating our community values:
Collaborative
We achieve more when all partners work together.
Inclusive
Everyone has a place here, whatever your experience of research.
Inspiring
We share stories and ideas that spark research with real impact.
Resourceful
We make the most of the knowledge, skills and tools we each bring.
Passionate
We care deeply about research that makes a difference to communities.
Get the BRIDGE Newsletter
A monthly round up of research opportunities, events and resources from across the North West.