Join in this mapping to develop a strong, collectively beneficial research network as part of the collaboration with NHS Greater Manchester, VCSE sector and the research sector across Greater 
Manchester.
The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has a crucial role in supporting the communities of Greater Manchester to improve health and well-being and tackle unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes. However, valuable good practices and work in this area are not documented and diverse and can be difficult to sustain without adequate investment and funding. Whilst health and care research shapes the diagnosis, care and treatment that affects us all, many communities don’t have a say in how it is designed and carried out.
Similarly, many communities do not participate in research relevant to health and well-being, limiting the potential impact of research findings relevant to tackling inequalities. There is much potential for collaborative work to address these issues. It is important that as many communities have a say in how it is designed and carried out.
Your contribution and support is needed in developing collaborative approaches with the potential to ensure that all communities in Greater Manchester are involved in shaping health and care research.
GM, VCSE and Partners health and care Research Engagement Mapping