A great opportunity to get more involved with the academic publishing process. @stephen8mck.bsky.social is an incredibly supportive and encouraging editor-in-chief. See the link for more details.

The Journal of Child Health Care is actively seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to undertake an Associate Editor role. If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity please see the attached link or get in touch for more information. bit.ly/3JOzzgt

📢 New paper 👇🏼 This research is about diversity, community engagement, & co-design in health & social care research, focusing on the importance of including individuals from all backgrounds in the research process. 1st of Dec is off to a good start 🥰 Link: bmjleader.bmj.com/content/earl...

I was panicking about how to manage my scoping review data (there is mountains of it)! Someone suggested using Eppi-Reviewer designed by @eppicentre.bsky.social It is just what I was looking for and the support is amazing! Definitely worth checking out eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.... #phdlife

Great turnout for the webinar yesterday on the 'labour of #PublicInvolvement'. Thanks to everyone who came for all your input + lovely to see lots of familiar #PPI faces & some new ones 😊 @elspethma.bsky.social @arc-southlondon.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @penarc.bsky.social

💡 New on the blog: How can we create research teams that truly embrace a sense of belonging? open.substack.com/pub/familyen...

This movie is definitely worth a watch. The lead actor Phoebe-Rae Taylor is brilliant. It addresses some of the persistent issues with inclusion for young people with disabilities. It’s available on Disney+ now. #disability #representation #inclusion

In this video, FER Graduate Deepika shares her insights and experiences taking the FER Course and working together with her team to co-create FER tools and resources! ✨ #FamilyEngagement #PatientEngagement

I’m just over a year into my relationship with a brilliant team of parent carer research partners. I feel like we all know and trust each other a little better now, and the work we are doing together is all the better for it. #patientengagement #ppi #research #phdlife

Earlier this month I was in Canada for the UNBC Health Research Institute/Northern Health, to present a range of talks and workshops. I'd barely arrived when an unexpected emergency sent me straight back home. Somehow, amidst shock and adrenaline, I managed at least to record the two talks... 1/5

This is such a helpful, well written book. I’ve read it all the way through, like a novel. I’m not sure if that is because I’ve loved it so much…or that I’m just putting off starting coding! #PhdLife #procrastination #ThematicAnalysis #DCAF

HeartLife Foundation, Transform HF, and Canadian Heart Function Alliance are hosting a free webinar on compensation for patient partners in research on Thursday, November 28, 9–10 am Pacific. #PatientEngagement & #POR folks—please share with your networks! www.eventbrite.ca/e/patient-pa...

What an amazing group. The FER community is continuing to grow and do brilliant things! #PPI #PPIE #familyengagement

For those new to BlueSky and interested in patient and family engagement, @brynphd.com has started a feed on it. If you need support in connecting just let me know. Let’s keep the conversation going!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The next edition of the FER Training Program Newsletter is here! 📬 Dive into the latest resources on health research, insights into family engagement, and updates from our amazing training program team. /1