Rural Durham Community Research Network
The Rural Durham Community Research Network brings together local communities, VCSE organisations and community groups across Teesdale, Weardale and Derwent Valley who have an interest in leading their own community research.
The network will run for five years and aims to build research capacity and capability in rural communities to investigate local issues, be fully involved in setting research agendas, contributing their experiences, collecting relevant information, and influencing positive changes in policy and practice.
The network will explore barriers to accessing health and social care, a lack of opportunities for young people and access to critical public services.
The network is supported by Durham Community Action, Rural Design Centre, Durham University, Durham County Council, Point North, Insights North East and Newcastle University.
Read the first blog from Jemma Austin, our recently appointed Research and Insight Project Lead
Find out more about the Network here
