Inclusion

Researchers should ensure that research inclusion is considered when planning. Participants for studies should be recruited from geographical areas where patient/service user, carer need is greatest. This may include rural areas and represent areas of socioeconomic and ethnic diversity. Consideration should be given to every person eligible to take part in research studies regardless of for example, age, disability, gender reassignment, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Researchers need to be clear on how and who they are planning to recruit to their studies to ensure inclusivity and justify any reasons for exclusivity (should complete an Equality Impact Assessment).

Inclusion representation is provided by co-applicant XXX, who is an integral part of the grant management team and will contribute to all work packages. Barriers and underserved groups for this project may include older people, those on low income, physically disabled, visually impaired, etc. To maximise inclusion of these patients within the clinical study we will include patients together who need the support of their carers and patient-facing material, telephone calls and text messages will be translated where required. Barriers to underserved groups will be discussed within the survey and interviews.

Deliverables
D1 Inclusion input into all aspects, including recruitment and involvement in meetings
D2 Inclusion support with the design of the clinical study and patient-facing materials
D3 Inclusion input into the dissemination of results
D4 Inclusion support with the Final Report

Equality Impact Assessment Toolkit

NIHR's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy

NIHR INCLUDE Guidance

RSS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit

The INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework