Member engagement programme
A programme of member engagement activities that increases access to learning and development opportunities and improves peer-to-peer learning.
Our membership engagement programme is made up of a series of accessible, online sessions that support evidence-informed practice and build active use of Research in Practice resources.
Practice Pointers
Designed for staff of all levels across health and social care. These sessions summarise key concepts of a core topic, highlighting insights from relevant Research in Practice publications and resources.
How to use Research in Practice
Designed for anyone new to Research in Practice. These sessions guide attendees on how to use and get the most out of membership with Research in Practice.
Engagement Support sessions
Designed for Link Officers, Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists and those in other key roles. These sessions support attendees with getting the most from the Research in Practice membership, sharing examples and tips for successful engagement.
Growing Engagement sessions
New for 2026-27. Designed for Link Officers, Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists and those in other key roles. Each session focuses on a different topic to support the use of Research in Practice resources and events in practice.
Practice Pointers
Practice Pointers are designed for anyone who wants to find out more about a core topic, attendees will:
- Learn key messages on the topic.
- Reflect on implementing these in practice.
- Consider how Research in Practice resources can be used to further engage with the topic.
Practice Pointers take place 12:00-13:00 on the first Wednesday of the month.
Promoting anti-racist practice – 5 November 2025
Supporting difficult conversations in social care – 3 December 2025
Working with risk (adults) – 7 January 2026
Supporting children's identities (children & families) – 7 January 2026
Using genograms and chronologies in practice – 4 February 2026
Intersectionality – 4 March 2026
How to use Research in Practice sessions
Aimed at anyone new to Research in Practice, or those wanting a refresher, attendees will:
- Learn how to set up a Research in Practice account.
- Discover what is available on the Research in Practice website.
- See how to create and update an online CPD record.
- Reflect on how to use the resources in day-to-day practice.
How to use Research in Practice sessions take place 12:00-13:00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
How to use Research in Practice - 26 November 2025
How to use Research in Practice - 28 January 2026
How to use Research in Practice - 25 February 2026
How to use Research in Practice - 25 March 2026
How to use Research in Practice for all roles - 29 April 2026
How to use Research in Practice for those in professional and workforce development roles - 27 May 2026
How to use Research in Practice for all roles - 24 June 2026
How to use Research in Practice for occupational therapists and other allied health professionals - 29 July 2026
How to use Research in Practice for all roles - 26 August 2026
How to use Research in Practice for mental health practitioners - 30 September 2026
How to use Research in Practice for all roles - 28 October 2026
How to use Research in Practice for those in professional and workforce development roles - 25 November 2026
How to use Research in Practice for all roles - 16 December 2026
How to use Research in Practice for occupational therapists and other allied health professionals - 27 January 2027
How to use Research in Practice for all roles - 24 February 2027
How to use Research in Practice for mental health practitioners - 31 March 2027
Engagement Support sessions
Aimed at Link Officers, Strategic Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists, attendees will:
- Consider ways to build their organisation’s engagement with Research in Practice.
- Receive guidance on (for example) sharing resources across your organisation, using the data dashboard, booking learning activities and more.
- Share examples and tips for successful engagement.
- Access Partner Engagement Team support and have a chance to explore specific queries.
Engagement Support sessions take place 14:00-15:00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
Growing Engagement sessions
New for 2026-27. Aimed at Link Officers, Strategic Champions, Principal Social Workers, and Principal Occupational Therapists and other colleagues with a practice development role. With a different focus each month, attendees will:
- Consider ways to build your organisation’s engagement with Research in Practice.
- Receive guidance on (for example) sharing resources across your organisation, using the Link Officer dashboard, booking your online menu workshop, promoting learning activities and more.
- Share examples and tips for successful engagement with others in similar roles.
- Access Partner Engagement Team support and have a chance to explore specific queries.
Starting April 2026, Growing Engagement sessions take place 14:00-15:00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
Making the most of the Link Officer dashboard – 29 April 2026
Utilising foster carer, shared lives carer and guest accounts – 27 May 2026
Supporting mental health practitioners, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals – 24 June 2026
In-house delivery, building capacity and online menu workshop guidance – 29 July 2026
Research in Practice for the wider workforce – 26 August 2026
Top tips for engagement – 30 September 2026
Making the most of the Link Officer dashboard – 28 October 2026
Utilising foster carer, shared lives carer and guest accounts – 25 November 2026
Supporting mental health practitioners, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals – 16 December 2026
In-house delivery, building capacity and online menu workshop guidance – 27 January 2027
Research in Practice for the wider workforce – 24 February 2027
Top tips for engagement – 31 March 2027
