A Shared Commitment to Building Equitable Research Partnerships
The Greater Manchester Respectful Research Charter, building trust and impact through collaborative partnerships between researchers, research organisations, the VCSE sector, and public communities.
A Mental Health Research Partnership
NIHR ARC-GM partnered with Awakening Minds, a specialist Punjabi mental health service, and Made by Mortals, who bring lived experience to life through immersive audio, film and theatre. Together they explored the barriers to taking part in mental health research.
Inclusive and Accessible Research Partnerships
Working with the Community Interest Company, Pathways Associates and People First Merseyside, and other academic collaborators, to co-develop top tips for including people with learning disabilities and/or autism in research.
About The GM Respectful Research Charter
This charter is more than a document—it represents a shared commitment to building trusted, impactful, and mutually beneficial relationships between researchers, research organisations, the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector, and members of the public.
Stories for Change
The collation of case studies of good practice to demonstrate impact for the community, VCFSE organisation and research organisations, and evidence of shared learning.
Story of GM REN
Greater Manchester is proud to be home to diverse communities, and it is important that this diversity is reflected in the health and care research taking place here.
Aims of the GM REN
GM Respectful Research Supporters
A collaborative network working to create an inclusive environment that enables diverse communities to take part in health research, addressing health and care inequalities.
