Our second webinar focusses on RICH (Research in Care Homes) Voices, the 'patient and public involvement' group of ENRICH Scotland. We hear from Dr Rosie Ashworth and Denise Munro about the different activities they have been involved in recently. They are joined by Claire Stevens, who will be sharing some of her experience supporting her husband Kenny, who recently transitioned into a care home. Also, Karen Mackie, a care home manager will be introducing her research idea, which focuses on the expectations care home staff and family members have of each other. RICH Voices will be working closely with Karen to co-develop the research proposal and involve care homes across Scotland.

Recorded on 13th August 2025

Music by: Anna Bryan

For a subtitled version visit: In Conversation With: Patient & Public Involvement & RICH Voices

The speakers

Dr Rosie Ashworth

Rosie is the lead for RICH Voices and for Partners in Research, the 'patient and public involvement' groups for ENRICH Scotland and NRS Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network respectively. As a research psychologist with a background in dementia research, Rosie has a passion for working closely with people with lived experience in research-related activities. In recent years, Rosie has worked with people living with dementia to co-write a book about their experiences, and is in the process of developing co-research with people living with neuroprogressive conditions.

Denise Munro

Denise is the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Officer for RICH Voices, the patient and public involvement group of ENRICH Scotland. She also works with Partners in Research, the PPI group for the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network. With a background in science communication and public engagement, Denise champions the inclusion of individuals with lived experiences in research, outreach, and engagement initiatives, and is particularly passionate about including those often overlooked or underserved in research.

Claire Stevens

Claire supports her husband Kenny who has Lewy body dementia. Kenny recently transitioned to a care home and Claire shares her experience of supporting Kenny and their involvement in research.

Karen Mackie

Karen is the manager of Oakminster Healthcare, a care home based in Glasgow. An experienced care home manager, Karen is also involved in supporting research and improving experiences of residents, family and staff. Karen will be working with RICH Voices to explore expectations of family members and staff in relation to roles within a care home.

About ENRICH Scotland

Improving the lives and health of people livingin care homes is a major priority, but care home residents are generally underrepresented in research studies. Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH) Scotland aims to change this by strengthening support for research outside the NHS. The network brings together care home staff, residents and researchers to facilitate the design and delivery of research, to improve the quality of life, treatments and care forall residents. ENRICH Scotland works closely with ⁠NHS Research Scotland's Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network⁠, the ⁠Ageing Specialty Group⁠ and the ⁠Primary CareNetwork⁠, and is co-chaired by Dr Emma Law and Professor Susan Shenkin. The Enrich Scotland Forum works collaboratively with ⁠National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) ENRICH⁠ (the forum that covers research in England and Wales) making this uniquely fit for Scottish care homes.  ENRICH Scotland’s Patient & Public Involvement group, Rich Voices, is actively shaping care home research. Learn more at: https://edin.ac/4euqRze