Researching together?: reflections on doing participatory research over large
distances. Liz Ellis: Open University
Stuart Ralphson: Time for Change and Disability Cornwall
Natasha Smith: Time for Change and Cornwall County Council
Not here today!
• Mark, works with Time for Change
• John, works for a supermarket but is also involved in training Social workers at the OU
What made things difficult?
Confusion! Lack of experience
Why get involved?
Meeting people Learning new skills Travel
Political Targetted
Problems researching in rural areas: Transport
What we really enjoyed about doing the research
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We are happy to answer any questions!
