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PHRN conference
The Development of Networks of “Research Friendly”
Prisons & Research Capability Building
Jane Senior
20th October 2006
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Aims
To develop networks of “research friendly” prisons willing to Actively host research Assist researchers with access Develop their own research prioritiesEncourage staff to develop research
skills and interests
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Model
MRC General Practice Research Framework Over 1,000 primary care practices Practice nurses act as on-site
researchersTraining given in study procedures &
reporting Co-ordinated by a central body
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Progress to date
Individual prisons Prison clusters within PCT
catchments Regional networks based on
CSIP boundaries
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Capability building
Encourage clinicians/discipline officers to become involved in prison based health research
Advice, training and sign-posting to training opportunities
Encourage academics to employ staff researchers on funded projects
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Capability building
WHY?Hard to become involved in research
when working clinically – time, opportunity, funding
BUTEmerging services in prison health Evidence based practice
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Capability building
Payments to individual prisons/NHS Trusts
Protected research time
Supervision
Training in study requirements
Data analysis, report writing, publications
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Staff researchers
In-reach evaluation
BelmarshManchesterBronzefield Winchester
Transfers under the MHA 1983
Feltham Wormwood Scrubs HollowayLeeds Liverpool
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What next?
Encourage academics to use the model for their projects
Work with individual prisons and regions to identify individual needs/interests
Match researchers and prisons
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What next?
Researchers handbookInformation on prisons Ethics, governance and HMPS approvalsBecoming involved in prison based
research as a clinician or discipline officer
Searchable prisons directory
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Join in!
Prisons – think about your developmental needs/areas of interests and be in touch!
Academics – consider prison-based staff research partners and be in touch!
[email protected] 0151 471 2351