To engage or not to engage? If you work in research, you’ve likely had a moment where you’ve contemplated whether to include the hard-to-reach under 18 population in your sample. They can provide rich and valuable insights, yet their participation …
We might all like to think we’re “down with the kids”- I certainly did, until I got stuck into our latest research project! But it turns out, childhood today is a whole lot different from what many of us remember. …
Every three years, Essex County Council takes a deep dive into how well our community pharmacies are serving residents. It’s called the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) – and while it might sound technical, it’s actually a vital piece of work …
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest threats the world has ever faced, and it kills 8 million people a year worldwide. In 2019, a national ambition was set for England to become smoke-free by 2030. Essex has also matched this ambition by signing the Local Government Declaration on Tobacco Control on October 2023.
I’ll be honest, I’ve never been one for learning from books. I wouldn’t like to tell you how many times my Mum caught me having a nap while I was meant to be studying! I have always preferred to get …