Research for All Week returns this September, celebrating the vital role of research in community health and care. Bringing together colleagues from across community, mental health, primary care and wider care settings, the week will showcase the research happening in our communities, share learning and inspire more people to get involved in research that can improve health and care.
14–18 September 2026
Now in its second year, Research for All Week is a collaborative celebration of the research and innovation taking place across our services and communities. The programme provides an opportunity to discover how research is improving patient care, shaping services and helping us understand what works for the populations we serve.
This year's programme reflects that breadth, with five days of inspiring and practical sessions covering everything from community engagement and getting started in research, to patient and public involvement, health literacy, critical appraisal and research seminars.
There are a variety of sessions taking place throughout the week. Most of these are online drop-in sessions that do not require preregistration. Full details and joining links are all available in our programme below.
View the full Research for All Week 2026 programme and find out how to join the sessions
Something for everyone
The week opens on Monday 14 September with a focus on community engagement and getting started in research. Sessions will explore community engagement across London and how colleagues can kick-start their own research journey, including opportunities for workforce development and internships.
On Tuesday 15 September, the programme moves to Connecting the Dots: Strengthening Research Across Health and Care. This interactive Research Café will bring together colleagues from health and social care, local government, academia, public health and the voluntary sector to share activity, explore opportunities and consider how we can work together to strengthen research across our communities. The session is in person at London South Bank University, and you will need to preregister to attend.
Wednesday 16 September offers opportunities to develop research skills and hear about research already making an impact. The programme includes a journal club exploring how community research link workers can make research more inclusive and accessible, examples of service evaluation in community settings, and research seminars featuring the Fathers Together programme and reflections on taking research from discovery into action.
On Thursday 17 September, the focus turns to representation, partnership and patient and public involvement. Sessions include Nothing About Us Without Us: Improving Representation in Health and Care Research, a discussion on how academic partnerships can shape research outcomes, a live Q&A with senior research leaders from across London, and practical examples of embedding patient and public involvement and engagement throughout the research lifecycle.
The week closes on Friday 18 September with practical sessions on patient and public involvement and engagement, health literacy and finding the evidence – helping colleagues develop the knowledge and skills they need to engage with, understand and contribute to research.
Research belongs to all of us
Research for All Week is an invitation to be curious. Whether you are already leading research, supporting its delivery, working in a clinical or operational role, involved in service improvement, or simply interested in finding out more, there is an opportunity to learn something new and connect with colleagues.
By bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we can strengthen the links between research, practice and the communities we serve. We can ensure that research reflects the needs of our populations, helps tackle inequalities and contributes to better outcomes.
The week is brought to you by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, West London NHS Trust, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust and Noclor NHS Research Office.
Join us from 14–18 September and be part of the conversation. Discover what's happening, share your experience, make new connections – and find out how you can play a part in research.