Bolton & Wigan Research Forum in Health & Wellbeing

People & Networks

We know that lots of people in Bolton are interested in doing research, or are already involved in research, or want to find out more and learn about research. Together, this represents a huge resource to support the further development of research in health and social care across the borough. The only problem is that it can be difficult to know who these people are. An aim of the Forum is to support local networking and to help resolve 'who's who'.

"Who's Who" Register

To help find out about research interested and research active people in and around Bolton, we are compiling a local directory. This provides basic information and contacts to support local networking. But it is up to you to tell us who and where you are! Please complete and return the form below for your details to be entered and made available to others accessing this website.

"Who's Who" register form Click Here to download the "Who's Who Directory"

Research Networks

Some of you may already be aware or even be in contact with many of the networks around the country and overseas, relating to research and development. Here are direct links to some that might be of interest to you. Please send us details of other Networks you would like to be added here. Also don't forget to visit Guides & Support for links to many other support sites.

The UK Clinical Research Network consists of a managed set of Topic Specific Clinical Research Networks, covering cancer, dementias and neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, medicines for children, mental health and stroke, together with a Primary Care Research Network.

Other Networks

Bolton-Specific

This space on the website is dedicated to local research networks in and around Bolton, associated with health and social care. Please take this opportunity to tell people about your work and how they can contact you. Send information about the research-related activities of your group using the online Contacts Form.

Tobacco & Eyes Research Group - this group is led by Mr Simon Kelly at Bolton Hospital, working with other clinicians and academics to inform the relationship between smoking/tobacco exposure and eye-disease. The group has a strong dissemination role too, highlighting the need to consider smoking / smoking cessation for primary and secondary eye-health. Email Simon.Kelly@rbh.nhs.uk

Bolton Substance Misuse Research Group - a partnership of staff, managers and academics from childcare and substance specialisms, formed in 1997 to promote, disseminate and undertake research on the impact of substance misuse on children, young people, parents, carers and their family lives and relationships. Supported by local childcare and substance misuse organisations, but remaining independent and self directed. Email m.murphy@salford.ac.uk

Wigan-Specific

Coming soon...

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