How to Engage Diverse Communities in Health Research: A Patients Perspective

This is a patient-led in-person workshop aimed at anyone interested in engaging with minority groups in health research. That includes healthcare professionals/clinicians, researchers, students, PPI contributors, and community members/leaders.

This 3-hour interactive workshop will highlight the critical importance of involving, engaging and empowering diverse communities to participate in health research. It will be delivered through practical and interactive activities to engage participants in active learning and discussions.

The Organiser Charlene Young is a nominated and award-winning patient advocate. She became involved in health research due to her lived experience as a cancer patient. Over the years her experience in PPI groups has led her to identify a lack of diversity in these groups, particularly those of ethnic minority backgrounds. She discovered and utilised tools to educate others and encourage all communities to take part in health research.

Please register your interest in the link below. We will let you know whether you have a place in this workshop closer to the date.

I would like to thank the PPI Ignite Network at the University of  Galway and Evidence Synthesis Ireland for funding and supporting this workshop.