About the opportunity 

• 💬 Have your say on how the network runs and help shape what we do 
• 🤝 Work together on ideas, resources and support for other parents, carers and researchers 
• 🌱 Make a real difference in a supportive, welcoming space 

The role is varied and flexible – from joining regular online meetings, to helping design resources and guide the network.  

Please note this is not an opportunity to get directly involved in research projects. If you would like to be part of mental health research, join our network to receive regular updates and opportunities: http://go.charliewaller.org/PCRN      

For more information about the network, visit: www.parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk  

ℹ️ What we are looking for:  

• You are a parent or carer with experiences of supporting a child (aged 0-25) who has experienced mental health difficulties 

• You can attend online meetings (with video) every 4-6 weeks which last 1.5 hours (usually 7-8.30pm on a Wednesday or Thursday) 

• You will provide feedback and input your suggestions between meetings via email 

• You will share your views with the group and respect the opinions of others   

• You see the important role that parents and carers could play in research.  

🤝 What you can expect from us:  

• We will treat you with respect, value your experience, and welcome your ideas  

• We will maintain a safe working environment and provide support when needed  

• We will reimburse you either directly to your bank account or as a voucher (£27.50/hour) - and please discuss with us if help is needed with childcare, carer or internet costs too.  

Interested in applying?

Please read through the information about the role on this page and when you are ready, please download a copy of the application form to fill using the button below. All information you choose to share will be processed in line with our privacy notice which you can also download below.

🚀 Please return your application by 5pm on Monday 1 June 2026 by email to parentcarerresearchnetwork@psych.ox.ac.uk. 

If you have any questions about the form or opportunity, please contact our team. 

All applicants will be notified on the result of their application by Thursday 25 June. 

The first meeting with new members will be Wednesday 8 July 7-8.30pm, via Zoom. 

New members will have the opportunity for a quick introductory meeting either just before the steering group session or another time in the week before if they would like. 

If you are not offered a place on the steering group, you can still get involved in mental health research by becoming a member of the network to receive regular updates and opportunities: http://go.charliewaller.org/PCRN  

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