Health Inequalities Research Advisory Group

Health inequalities are unfair and avoidable differences in health between different groups in society. For example:

In Coventry, men living in the most deprived areas live on average for 11 years less than those in the most affluent areas, for women this gap is 8 years (2018-20 data)

Black and Asian women have up to a three times higher risk of dying in pregnancy (2020-22 data)

Disabled people living in the South of England are more likely to report good health than disabled people living in the North of England (2021 data)

Our Institute of Health Equity and Social Care (IHESC) leads the way in research into reducing healthcare inequalities.

By joining our Health Inequalities Research Advisory Group, you can use your lived experience, opinions and valuable insights to help influence research, guide priorities and ensure studies reflect what truly matters to people.

Your voice can help make research more relevant, inclusive, and accessible for all.

To express your interest in joining the Health Inequalities Research Advisory Group please click here or email researchinstitutesPPI@uhcw.nhs.uk.

Frequently asked questions

What will I be asked to do?

You will be asked to use your own experience and perspectives of health inequalities and give your honest opinion to improve research and make a difference to future healthcare for everyone.

You may be asked to:

Attend a meeting to give your opinion on research;

Work with researchers to develop study proposals;

Review study documents aimed at patients to ensure that they are appropriate; These documents might include a Patient Information Sheet, Consent Form or Lay Summary of the project.

Do I have to have taken part in research to be part of the Group?

No, you or people you know do not have to have been involved in research to be a member of the group.

Do I have to get involved in everything?

Your contribution is completely voluntary and may depend on your interest and time you have available.

It’s up to you what you get involved in.

Will any personal information about me be shared outside of the Research Advisory Group?

No. All your personal information will be held by the Research & Development (R&D) Team and any information shared during meetings will remain confidential.

What type of research could I get involved with?

Research at UHCW covers a variety of medical specialities and conditions, including technologies in surgery, cardiology (heart conditions), metabolic medicine, diagnostics, health equity and social care, amongst others.

Is there any payment for taking part?

You may be offered reimbursement of expenses, for example travel costs. You may also be offered payment for taking part.

You will be informed before you agree to get involved in each meeting or activity whether there will be any payment.