Over the past few years SVS has been building stronger relationships with the research sector, through our local universities and other bodies, such as National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and our local Public Health team.
Below is a snapshot of the work we have undertaken, as the community research agenda gathers momentum both nationally and locally.
In-Residence
With University of Southampton has entailed funding for one day a week of worker time to build connections within the university through the Public Engagement in Research Unit (PERu) to enable better reach into Southampton’s communities.
Green Social Prescribing Impact Research Project
Through In-Residence we have designed a project to better understand the impact of green activities, and how these can be harnessed through social prescribing. A university researcher is now working with SVS and four organisations in our Green Network and results will be published in 2024.