National Institute for Health and Care Research

Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Bridging the gap between researchers and communities - The role of community connectors in CEI

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Episode notes

In this podcast you’ll hear from community connectors working in South Africa  who play key roles in bridging the gap between research and communities. They are joined by a CEI consultant from the UK. This episode focuses on exploring what connectors do, and the crucial role that connectors can have in ensuring effective CEI in research. The guests also share their tips for people looking to work with connectors to improve CEI in their research.

For further information on connectors on the Mesh website, visit: https://mesh.tghn.org/themes/connectors/

Please note these podcasts were recorded in early 2022. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.