About the Peninsula Adult Social Care Research Collaborative (PARC)
Peninsula Adult Social Care Research Collaborative (PARC) is a project run by the University of Plymouth. It works with social care departments in the Southwest of England. The project gives money and support to people who work in social care so they can do small research studies. These studies help find ways to make social care services better.
About the Somerset Research Engagement Network (REN)
Somerset Research Engagement Network (REN) is a project funded by NHS England. It aims for more people in Somerset to join research studies and make sure everyone has a fair chance to take part. The project team includes people from different groups like Somerset Integrated Care Board, Somerset Foundation Trust, Somerset Council, Spark Somerset and other community groups. They talk to community groups and their members about research to reach their goal.