The Qualitative Health Research Writing Group Network. (360G-Wellcome-108564_Z_15_Z)

The Qualitative Health Research Writing Group Network (QHRWGN) was created to provide a forum which addresses the writing needs of PhD students and ECRs undertaking qualitative health research in Northern England. An inaugural network event was held in October 2014 where attendees received guidance on writing qualitative health research and as a result there are now five writing groups which meet regularly, providing peer support. It is hoped that the support offered to network members can be ex tended and formalised by providing two further training opportunities over this year; a writing retreat and a one day symposium. Fifteen delegates will have the opportunity to attend a three day residential writing retreat, with a focus on producing specific outputs and the chance to receive expert guidance from Prof. Rose Barbour. The one day symposium will allow all network members to receive training on three pertinent areas; academic writing (Prof. Roweena Murray), writing for publication (P rof. Melissa Leach) and writing for policy makers (Jennifer Jeffes). Delegates will have the opportunity to present their own research. These events will develop the skills and confidence of PhD students and ECRs, positively contributing to the development of the next generation of research leaders.