22
January 2026

Using interview guides

Training
Online
Thursday 22nd January, 2026 - 10:00 to 12:00

About this event

This event will show you how to design and use interview guides for semi-structured interviews with research participants.

This is a very interactive session: please come prepared to take an active part, including in role play

Type of event

Interactive learning session to small audience. Joining in with your camera on will be appreciated.  

Who is this event for?

This event is for Healthwatch staff that design or use interview guides for interviews with research participants, or staff looking to strengthen key qualitative research skills.

What you will learn?

By joining this session, you will:

  • Learn how to turn research questions into effective interview questions.
  • Develop skills in asking appropriate follow-up and probing questions based on participants' responses.
  • Have the opportunity to reflect on and share your experiences with interview design.
  • Learn how to prepare interviewers for conducting semi-structured interviews.
  • Practice interviewing in small breakout groups, with demonstrations and support from Healthwatch England facilitators.

Who is running this event?

Members of Healthwatch England’s Research and Insight team.  

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