Research Unwrapped

In this episode, Dr May Bianchim, Centre researcher Research Officer & Patient Public Lead based at Bangor University, speaks to Georgina Ferguson-Glover about her involvement and coproduction work on the Champion Project.The Champion Project, led by the University of Stirling in collaboration with Bangor University and the University of Bath and funded by the NIHR, investigated the experiences and perceptions of children with chronic pain and their families of chronic pain, pain treatments, and services. Co-production was at the heart of the project, with thirty-three stakeholders involved in every research stage, including children, parents, health professionals and the third sector.The Chronic Pain Rollercoaster” animation was produced as part of the project with the involvement of young people with chronic pain and their carers/parents and an advisory group of experts and members of the public.  Watch the animation here. #Research #Coproduction #ChampionProject 

In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks again to expectant mum Flo Avery. During the chat, Flo talks about how researchers could better engage with pregnant mums and what questions she has as an expectant mum herself for researchers.Since recording this episode, the Born in Wales team has launched a third survey for parents of nursery-aged children (3 - 5 years of age).  For more information or to take part in this survey, visit our website. Interested in learning more about Born in Wales and how to take part - visit our website - we would love to hear about your experiences.Join us on our #BorninWales Facebook Group - to keep up with our latest findings and have your say.

 In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to expectant mum Flo Avery. During the chat, Flo talks about the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, IVF, planning for birth, midwife support and getting partners involved. Interested in learning more about Born in Wales and how to take part - visit our website - we would love to hear about your experiences.Join us on our #BorninWales Facebook Group - to keep up with our latest findings and have your say.

 In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to Sam Dredge, the dad of toddler Florence. During the chat, Sam talks about the challenges of being a dad, including the need for advice on practical issues such as financial support and guidance on how best to support a young child's development.   Interested in learning more about Born in Wales and how to take part - visit our website - we would love to hear about your experiences.Join us on our #BorninWales Facebook Group - to keep up with our latest findings and have your say.

In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to new dad Rob Garlick.  During the chat, Rob talks about the need for dads to be better represented and how more support for new dads would help mental health and wellbeing. Interested in learning more about Born in Wales and how to take part - visit our website - we would love to hear about your experiences.Join us on our #BorninWales Facebook Group - to keep up with our latest findings and have your say.

In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to Sharon Jones (Lead Research Midwife) and Heather O'Shea (Infant Feeding Co-ordinator) from Swansea Bay University Health Board.  In the podcast, Hope chats to Sharon and Heather about what areas of maternal health they think are important to research and what research questions they would like answered.Interested in finding out more about Born in Wales and how to take part - visit our website - we would love to hear about your experiences.Join us on our #BorninWales Facebook Group - to keep up to date with our latest findings and have your say!

In this episode, Born in Wales researcher Hope Jones speaks to new mum Emily Garlick about her experiences of pregnancy and her experiences of being a new mum.Interested in finding out more about Born in Wales and how to take part - visit our website - we would love to hear about your experiences. Join us on our #BorninWales Facebook Group - to keep up to date with our latest findings and have your say!

Hello and welcome to Research Unwrapped, the podcast series that highlights topics and research coming out of the National Centre for Population Health & Wellbeing Research. Host Michael Parker, a research student at the Centre, talks to Centre researchers Dr Michaela James and Dr Emily Marchant about their PhD Journeys. The podcast sees them share the challenges, rewards, hints and tips and offers listeners an insight into what embarking on a PhD journey was really like.Michaela, Emily and Michael are based at Swansea University. Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTubeThe National Centre for Population Health and Wellbeing Research is funded by the Welsh Government through Health and Care Research Wales.