Remote and Rural Research and Evaluation National Stakeholder Group

Research and Evaluation

Remote and Rural Research and Evaluation National Stakeholder Group

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National Network for Engagement and Knowledge Exchange on R&R Research and Evaluation in Scotland

Network Scope: The National Centre will facilitate a new national network for engagement and knowledge exchange on rural and remote health research and evaluation pertinent to the Scottish context. It will share models of excellence from Scotland and internationally. This network is open to anyone with an interest in the topic.

Network Mission: To establish a virtual network of national stakeholders interested in research and evaluation related to remote, rural or island contexts.

Network Vision: Our vision is to create a virtual network that will raise awareness of research and evaluation pertinent to the Scottish remote, rural and island context and function to provide peer support, the facilitation of new projects and platforms for sharing knowledge and findings.

Network Goals:

To provide platforms and opportunities for sharing knowledge and findings
To share models of excellence from Scotland
To increase awareness within Scotland of international models of rural health for potential implementation and evaluation within our remote and rural areas
To build research and evaluation skills among network members
To involve rural communities in the research and evaluation agenda
To create an online repository of research publications, case studies and toolkits
To provide resources and support for research design, data collection and analysis
To engage in policy dialogue and provide evidence for policy development
To develop position papers and policy recommendations
To facilitate collaborative research and evaluation projects focused on rural health topics within Scotland

Key Network Topics:

Access to healthcare
Healthcare inequalities
Workforce
Community engagement
Mental health and wellbeing
Telehealth and technology
Aging population
Healthcare infrastructure
Environmental and occupational health
Emergency and disaster preparedness
Long-term monitoring and evaluation
Data infrastructure and research collaboration

Get Involved: to receive news of network events and activities sign up to the National Centre Stakeholder Database and select the ‘Research & Evaluation’ option in the sign up form: National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care (office.com)

Key Stakeholder Organisations: Collaborating with the National Centre on Research & Evaluation

Our relationships with key stakeholder organisations are central to advancing the research & evaluation goals of the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care. These collaborations enable us to address the challenges and opportunities within Scotland’s remote, rural, and island contexts, while leveraging a collective knowledge base to drive impactful change.

Why We Collaborate with Stakeholders

The National Centre engages with a diverse range of stakeholder organisations on research and evaluation to:

Co-design relevant research and evaluation projects: Partnering ensures that our research addresses real-world challenges and reflects the priorities of healthcare providers, policymakers, and rural communities.
Share resources and expertise: Stakeholders bring invaluable insights, data, and tools that enhance our ability to deliver rigorous research and actionable findings.
Amplify impact: By working together, we broaden the reach of our findings.
Support policy development: Collaborations allow us to provide evidence-based recommendations that can inform strategies for reducing rural health inequalities.

Key Stakeholder Organisations

Community Knowledge Matters Network: Engaging rural communities in research and evaluation, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing. Community Knowledge Matters

Public Health Scotland (PHS): Supporting data analysis and interpretation to address rural health inequalities. Public Health Scotland

Rural GP Society of Scotland: Providing insights into the challenges faced by rural healthcare practitioners and opportunities for workforce development. ABOUT RGPAS - RuralGP.scot

Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS): Working together to evaluate and innovative approaches to delivering care in remote areas. Scottish Ambulance Service

University of Aberdeen: Research collaboration on rural health inequalities and rural healthcare professional education. Centre for Healthcare Education Research and Innovation | The University of Aberdeen BRUCES | The Institute of Applied Health Sciences | The University of Aberdeen

NHS Highland Skye Recruitment Group: Collaborating to develop an evaluation framework for recruitment initiatives aimed at addressing workforce challenges and enhancing multidisciplinary team working in remote and rural healthcare settings. Home | NHS Highland

Building Stronger Partnerships

We continuously seek to deepen our partnerships with stakeholders by aligning research priorities, co-developing innovative solutions, and creating forums for dialogue and action. This approach ensures that our research is not only academically robust but also practically applicable to the unique needs of Scotland’s rural healthcare landscape.

For more information on our key stakeholders or to explore partnership opportunities, contact us nes.ruralteam@nhs.scot