Project: Poverty
HDRC Surrey Team
Added 2 months ago
A mixed-methods study examining poverty among priority populations in Surrey, published in January 2026 by the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Surrey. Drawing on focus groups, a community survey, and an evidence review, the research found that stigma, complex application processes, and restrictive eligibility criteria prevent many residents from accessing available support, with food insecurity the most widespread form...
Project: Employment
HDRC Surrey Team
Added 2 months ago
A qualitative study exploring how Surrey residents on low incomes experience local employment and skills services. Conducted between September and December 2025 by Good Company Surrey and Surrey County Council, as part of the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration, the research drew on in-depth interviews and focus groups with residents and employment advisors. Key findings highlighted low awareness of available...
Mapping the Ripples: HDRC Surrey’s first Ripple Effects Mapping workshop captures change
Posted 4 months ago
When members of HDRC Surrey’s Public Involvement team gathered in December 2025, they were met with a striking sight: a long, blank roll of white paper stretched across the table, waiting to be filled. This wasn’t just paper, it was a canvas for ideas, stories, and ripples of unexpected outcomes spreading across Surrey’s HDRC journey The occasion marked HDRC Surrey’s...
The Cube in action: How HDRC Surrey is championing public voices in research
Posted 5 months ago
Public involvement isn’t just a box to tick; it’s about making sure voices shape research in meaningful ways. And how do we know if public involvement in research is meaningful? By evaluating activities from both perspectives: ours as organisers and theirs as participants. HDRC Surrey explored this question in December 2025 by piloting The Cube Evaluation Framework with members of...
Defining research: What does it mean for local authorities?
Posted 7 months ago
When we talk about "research" in local government, what do we really mean? A recent HDRC Surrey survey explored this question, revealing that perceptions vary widely among staff in local authorities and the voluntary sector. Many respondents described research as finding information or gathering data and "evidence" as data or proof, used to inform decisions or demonstrate impact, but could...
Training
Training HDRC Surrey are launching a training programme in summer 2026, supported by a dedicated training and resource hub. The programme will offer courses from foundational to advanced levels, covering topics such as health inequalities, research design, ethics, data governance, and emerging approaches like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research. NIHR’s Specialist Centre for Public Health delivered by Newcastle University and...
Research
Explore our new one‑stop hub for local research and evidence. Access findings from HDRC Surrey's projects, local studies, evidence reviews, and previous reports, all in one convenient place. Designed to support our partners and stakeholders, the library provides the insights you need to drive meaningful change across Surrey. If you have any local research that you would like to share...
Peer Research
Peer Researcher Programme The Peer Researcher Programme is a HDRC Surrey training initiative to empower local residents with lived experience of health inequalities to become active researchers. Peer research means people with personal experience of an issue help conduct research on that topic, ensuring projects reflect real community needs. What does the Peer Researcher Programme involve? Training & support: A...
Panels
What are INSPIRE Public Involvement Panels? Our Public Involvement Panels bring together Surrey residents with lived experience of health inequalities to work in partnership with researchers, councils, and local organisations. We run two panels, one in East Surrey and one in West Surrey, with groups meeting every other month. Their role is to ensure that research and programmes truly reflect...
Get involved
Get In Touch With INSPIRE We’re excited you want to get involved! Data protection Surrey County Council manages HDRC Surrey (Health Determinants Research Collaboration). The information you share (such as names, roles, email addresses and organisation details) to connect you with HDRC Surrey activities and opportunities that match your interests. Your data will be stored securely and not shared publicly...
