In Conversation with

About In Conversation with

Welcome to ‘In Conversation With’, a quarterly webinar series hosted by ENRICH Scotland. This series brings together a dynamic mix of researchers, care home professionals, and dedicated supporters of care home research. Each webinar will explore themes and current challenges in research and explore ways to improve the lives of people living and working in care homes. Discussions focus on research and practices, offering insights from the people on the forefront of care home research. Music by: Anna Bryan Subscribe for updates on the next webinar. Contact us at: tay.enrichscotland@nhs.scot

Publisher

ENRICH Scotland

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episode

27 May 2026

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 May 2026

   In Conversation With...The Role of Research in Practice

   This In Conversation With webinar explores the vital role of research in everyday practice. Hear from Health and Social Care Coordinator at NHS Research Scotland, Irina Mclean, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Robyn Murray and Assistant Psychologist Maria McGinlay as they discuss what research means to them, how it influences their work, and the impact it has on practice. Through their experiences, the webinar offers insight into how research helps shape and strengthen care. Irina McLean Health and Social Care Coordinator, NHS Research Scotland Irina works across research governance, ethics and infrastructure to support the development of social care research in Scotland. Her role focuses on strengthening collaboration between health, social care, academic and third sector partners, and supporting research within everyday practice and care settings. She also supports the ENRICH Scotland network, with a particular focus on research governance and ethics in care home research. With a professional background in social work, Irina has experience across frontline practice, policy and research governance. She is particularly interested in making research more accessible, practice-focused and connected to the realities of care. Maria McGinlay Assistant Psychologist, NHS 24 Maria worked as an Assistant Psychologist within HC‑One Scotland’s first Specialist Dementia Care Community (SDCC) from its establishment in July 2024 until December 2025. Located in Glasgow, the SDCC is a pioneering care environment dedicated to deepening the understanding of behaviours of distress in individuals living with dementia. In this role, Maria conducted comprehensive behavioural assessments, contributed to multidisciplinary formulations and supported the implementation of evidence‑based interventions. Maria's role placed a strong emphasis on translating contemporary research into everyday practice. By facilitating staff learning, promoting reflective practice and championing innovative therapeutic approaches, Maria was a part of a culture of continuous development within the SDCC- enhancing the quality of care for residents while strengthening professional growth across the team. Robyn Murray, Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Erskine Veterans Charity Care Homes

2. 

   18 Dec 2025

   In Conversation With... Dr Fawn Harrad-Hyde and Margaret Davidson

   Episode Three: Maria Drummond is joined by Dr Fawn Harrad-Hyde, a post-doctoral researcher and Margaret Davidson, a care home manager to discuss the ethics review process and observational research in care homes. This episode focuses on ethnographic research and considers what makes research conducted in care homes safe and respectful.Find out more about Fawn and her publications here: https://le.ac.uk/people/fawn-harrad-hydeFind out more about ENRICH Scotland here: https://www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/res...Find out more about SAPPHIRE (mentioned in this episode) here: https://le.ac.uk/sapphire

3. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Patient & Public Involvement & RICH Voices

   Dr. Rosie Ashworth and Denise Munro interview Claire Stevens and Karen Mackie about patient involvement in care home research and staff-family expectations.

4. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Data Sharing Partnership Project

   Professor Susan Shenkin, Bernie McInally, and Shona MacDonald discuss the Data Sharing Partnership Project, which explores improved data linkage between care homes and healthcare providers to enhance resident care; this is an interview.

Who has been a guest on In Conversation with

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• Claire Stevens
• Karen Mackie
• Professor Susan Shenkin
• Bernie McInally
• Shona MacDonald

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YouTube views

63,330

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Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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39

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

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