Developing a research skilled workforce

Inspiring and supporting a research skilled workforce in the South West

The DRSW programme supports work to embed research as the keystone to underpin excellent care and innovation. We want to create sustainable research skills, capacity, and capabilities for all health and care professionals. This includes building relationships, collaboration with integrated care boards and provider organisations, identifying good models and rolling out supportive, sustainable structures.

Who is the project for? 

The target workforce includes registered health, social care, and scientific professions.
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Registration is now open: Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West: A Celebration 2026
Registration for the DRSW conference on Wednesday 25 February 2026 is now open.
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, °µÍø½âÃÜ
Register your place here 
Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework 
The framework has been developed to clearly outline how practitioners can get involved in health and care research. In doing so, it supports changes in health and care service delivery to better meet the needs and expectations of the people and communities we serve.
 
 
Female doctors talking to a smiling female child.
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Dental students in Phantom Head room in Portland Square.

How can I get involved?

  • Share with us any examples of good practice in how you are engaging in research activity where you work.
  • Contact us if you would like to keep in touch about future events and opportunities: researchskilledworkforce@plymouth.ac.uk
 
 

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With thanks to our partners