The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands Knowledge Mobilisation programme focuses on building capacity and capability and mobilising evidence across these priority areas:
- Maternity
- Mental Health
- Integrated Care/Long Term Conditions
Approaches
The main approaches the knowledge mobilisation team take to support fellows in effectively mobilising knowledge within their projects and communities are:
- Learning by Doing: Fellows will work collaboratively with experts in knowledge mobilisation, embedded in the service through co-funded posts.
- Regular Mentorship and Supervision: Sessions with supervisors and mentors. Regular collaboration with the Health Innovation Network and other system partners to gain tacit knowledge.
- Bespoke Learning: Affiliation with Keele University’s Impact Accelerator Unit, attending Knowledge Mobilisation Summer School, workshops, and journal clubs.
- Behavioural Sciences: Acquiring skills in behavioural psychology, organisational science, health economics, and budget impact models.
- Public Involvement: Embedding public involvement in projects, informed by Keele University’s LINK group and Professor Staniszewska’s research at University of Warwick.
- Working with Diverse Communities: Engaging underserved communities through partnerships and ensuring projects follow equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
- Knowledge Mobilisation Community of Practice: Access to the West Midlands Knowledge Mobilisation Forum and attending relevant conferences.
Further information can be found on the ARC West Midlands website.
ARC West Midlands Knowledge Mobilisation Team
Implementation Lead
- Prof Graeme Currie
Professor
The University of Warwick
e: graeme.currie@wbs.ac.uk
Contact for more information
- Paul Bird
Head of Programme Delivery
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
e: paul.bird@uhb.nhs.uk
