Charlotte, Community Co-Researcher, discusses her chosen topic – democratic participation and health outcomes. Whilst exploring the Cumberland Community Panels and the experiences of Co-Opted members in more depth, Charlotte hopes to establish if, when people are less involved in local political processes, their experiences and priorities can become less visible within decision-making.
2026 June 30
I’m Charlotte Rutherford, a Community Co-Researcher (CCR). I work within a joint initiative between Cumbria CVS and the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Cumberland, exploring the factors that influence health outcomes and wider wellbeing within communities across the Cumberland area. The Community Co-Researcher Role Our role as CCR’s is to bring a community-informed […]
