Here are some key reminders of what you need to consider to make your project as inclusive, accessible, and engaging for parents and carers as possible:

• Identify which group(s) of parents and carers you want to work with
• Make your opportunity as inclusive and accessible as possible
• Develop a plan of how to create a safe space
• Offer payment and share the amount and payment method options
• Put support in place for participants and yourself or the research team
• Prepare a Plain English summary of your project and opportunity
• Create and share an agenda/other information participants need in advance
• Make and share plans with participants on how you will collect, use, and store their data in line with your project’s policies
• Offer follow-up or a debrief after the opportunity
• Share a feedback survey with participants
• Plan when and how to follow up with participants about next steps, impact, and any publication plans.

Ready to go deeper? Check out our tips on what you need to think about before, during, and after working with parents and carers.

Or, if you are ready to partner with the network, head to our information on how to apply.

Any questions? Email the network team on: parentcarerresearchnetwork@psych.ox.ac.uk