Dr Carol Gray Brunton
PhD, MSc Health Psychology, BA (Hons), CPsychol. AFBPsS FHEA
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Dr Janette Pow PhD, MPH, BSc, BN HV RN FHEA
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Carol and Janette are business partners with more than 20 years’ experience working in higher education, research, evaluation and evidence generation. Together, we bring complementary expertise in psychology, behavioural science, public health, nursing and healthcare management.
Our work spans research and evaluation, patient and public involvement (PPI), community engagement, behavioural change and evidence-informed practice. We combine rigorous methods with a practical understanding of the people, organisations and communities we work with.
About CIRE
Carol is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with more than 20 years' experience in psychology, health research, higher education and applied practice. Her expertise includes health psychology, behavioural science, qualitative research, service evaluation and implementation.
She has worked across health and social care, academia and the third sector, with particular experience in understanding behaviour, engaging underserved communities and translating evidence into practical action. Her work includes research and evaluation, public and patient involvement, behaviour change, health policy and the development and delivery of training and capacity building.
Dr Carol Gray Brunton
Dr Janette Pow
Janette is an experienced public health professional, academic and researcher with more than 20 years' experience across public health, higher education, health and social care. Her expertise spans research and evaluation, mixed-methods research, community engagement, ethics, programme development and evidence-informed practice.
She has extensive experience in research governance and ethics, patient and public involvement, evaluation design and delivery, and working collaboratively with communities, practitioners and organisations. Her academic and professional work has included teaching, supervision, research leadership and capacity building, alongside consultancy and applied research across health and social care.
Together, Carol and Janette bring extensive experience in higher education, research, teaching, supervision and professional development. Both are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy and have contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, student supervision and research training.
Their experience includes supervising Masters and undergraduate research projects, doctoral supervision and examination, delivering continuing professional development, and supporting practitioners and organisations to develop research, evaluation and evidence-use capability.
Academic and Professional Experience
We have a strong track record of working across health and social care, higher education, the NHS, public health and the third sector. Our experience spans research, evaluation, evidence synthesis, community and stakeholder engagement, patient and public involvement, programme development and knowledge translation.
We have worked with and alongside academic institutions, NHS organisations, Public Health Scotland, Scottish Government, third-sector organisations and community partners. This breadth enables us to bring together academic rigour, practical experience and an understanding of the organisational and community contexts in which evidence needs to be applied.
Our approach is collaborative and evidence-informed, with a focus on producing findings that are meaningful to organisations, practitioners and the people and communities they serve.
Our Track Record
Funding & Current Work
Our experience includes developing and contributing to successful research and funding proposals, alongside delivering commissioned research, evaluation, training and consultancy. We understand the importance of producing clear, credible evidence that can support decision-making, demonstrate impact and strengthen future funding and development opportunities.
Our current and recent work includes research and evaluation support, methodological advice, training and continuing professional development, and support for organisations developing research and evaluation proposals. We work flexibly with partners to provide the level of expertise and support needed at different stages of a project.
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