Partnerships in Practice: Family Carers Ireland’s Annual Research Conference 2023

This half day event is a knowledge-exchange seminar that facilitates the exchange of learning amongst stakeholders with an interest in the caring sector. In particular, through a focus on research that Family Carers Ireland (FCI) has supported, the event demonstrates the value of partnership in practice. It will be hosted by FCI with presentations and panel discussions contributed from staff, carers and research partners.

Why we want to do it:

FCI has held two successful online research events that have established a community of stakeholders with an interest in carer-related research. At the 2022 event, there was agreement amongst the 60+ attendees that an in-person event in 2023 would nurture this growing network, deepening awareness of carer-related research and translation into impact.

Aims:

• Build understanding and awareness of research outcomes and share knowledge gained from research projects to inform policy and everyday practice that affects family carers.
• Show examples of good practice in Public and Patient Involvement.
• Foster networking and collaboration between a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Develop understanding of the challenges of making research relevant in real life and how to overcome these.

Achieving Aims:

In this event, we will use presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities to showcase creative ways of developing partnership and translating research into practice. As per FCI’s two previous research events, this event will bring together carers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders to share knowledge and build capacity for translating research into impact. Carers from FCI's PPI panel will be involved in organising the event.

Target Audience:

• The carer-related research community (including early career researchers)
• Practitioners working with family carers
• Policy-makers
• Family Carers

Dissemination: The presentations will be made available in pdf form on the FCI website. Conference proceedings will be published, outlining the key learnings, and areas for further collaboration.

Award Date

05 April 2023

Award Value

€4,856

Principal Investigator

Dr Nikki Dunne

Host Institution

Family Carers Ireland

Scheme

Conference and Event Sponsorship Scheme