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Teamwork: multi-system collaborations have
strengthened our projects; cross organisational working
can enhance projects by drawing on diverse skills and
expertise.
NIHR Research Design Services: get advice from
others on the design of your study (www.nihr.ac.uk/
explore-nihr/support/research-design-service.htm).
Develop a strategy to build the project and always be
focused on the next funding opportunity. The key to
success is getting funding.
Think strategically: how does what you are
developing fit with the local place plan, Integrated Care
Systems Strategy and the Long-Term Plan? Being able
to link your work to current policy and context is critical
for funders.
With an international pandemic situation, the use of
digital technology for home visits and consultations will
never be more relevant.
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Natalie Jones, clinical academic occupational therapist,
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
and Jennifer Read, acting programme lead and CPD
clinical research, research and teaching associate,
occupational therapist, School of Health and Related
Research University of Sheffield. Email: Natalie.jones56@
nhs.net or [email protected]. For more information
about CABOT visit: www.catch.org.uk/current-project/
cabot/