Using research in decision-making «

It goes beyond sharing research and includes ongoing collaboration where researchers and evidence users shape questions and solutions together.

The ultimate goal is to use evidence-based insights to change policy, commissioning and services.

Inform decisions with the best available evidence. Research evidence can help practitioners, commissioners and policymakers make informed decisions about services, interventions and resource allocation.
Understand what works, for whom and in what context. Evidence can provide insights into the effectiveness, acceptability and feasibility of different approaches, supporting more confident and transparent decision-making.

Reduce uncertainty and risk. Using evidence alongside professional expertise, local data and stakeholder perspectives can strengthen decisions and help avoid unintended consequences.
Support improvement and innovation. Evidence can identify opportunities to improve outcomes, address unmet needs and guide the development, implementation and evaluation of new policies, services or models of care.

We can deliver KM sprints – these are short pieces of work that provide evidence to support decision making, and include rapid evidence synthesis and facilitating evidence sharing
We can make introductions to researchers with an interest in your topic
We can identify examples of good practice from within our region and beyond that may be suitable for adoption
We can facilitate conversations and provide advice on the different types of evidence that can be useful
We can provide training and support you to develop your skills around knowledge mobilisation.