The HDRC will establish new ways of working and improve the understanding of long-term factors which affect people’s chances to lead healthy lives by working collaboratively across the region to develop a culture of research and knowledge
Middlesbrough Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council in collaboration with Teesside University have been funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Public Health Research (NIHR-PHR), with the aim of becoming a beacon for research in tackling health inequalities
This programme is funded by the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRC). NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaborations enable local authorities to become more research-active, embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making
The right tools, places, and support help people do important research quickly to benefit the local population
The council, university, and communities work closely together on research focused on health and reducing inequalities
To help both South Tees Councils gain the skills and knowledge they need to take part in research, use research findings, and create new ways to improve their work
To create an inclusive and lasting research culture across South Tees, with strong leadership, clear strategies, and good management
To set up best practice and enables learning that helps strengthen research skills and resources
Tackling Health inequalities Through Research
This programme is funded by the NIHR Public Health Research
Programme (reference NIHR151189). NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaborations enable Local Authorities to become more research-active, embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making.
The NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) South Tees is part of the NIHR and hosted by Middlesbrough Council. You can read more about this on NIHR’s website about the work to tackle health inequalities through research
