“The service we received was professional, organised and contributed to the success of our study.”
Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“Support with the recruitment of British South Asian participants to our focus groups was excellent, and we had a very diverse sample. My email inquiries were also always answered promptly, which made facilitating the focus groups easier.” Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“I have already recommended the Centre for Ethnic Health Research services to other researchers at the University of Oxford, and would be happy to recommend them to external collaborators.” Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“Collaborating with the Centre for Ethnic Health Research has been a very positive experience, from feedback on ethics forms to co-hosting a knowledge exchange workshop in which the focus group findings were disseminated. We look forward to working with the Centre again in the future.” Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“It has been a pleasure to work with Barbara and the Centre for Ethnic Health Research team.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“The Centre for Ethnic Health Research project has raised awareness of diabetes, oral health issues, diet and exercise and mental wellbeing within the Gypsy and Traveller communities through yoga and exercise classes, advice sessions at children’s centres and diabetes checks and advice at GRT events. The direct face to face approach used by the team of meeting directly with the community through the support of the agencies that work with them has allowed the time needed for the team to build positive and trusting relationships. This work has led to a number of community members seeking the support they needed from their GP with diabetes-related complaints, and have accessed their GP at an earlier stage than they otherwise would have. Other community members have had the confidence to access GP advice with other health conditions and have sought dental advice for their children based on the advice given by the team. 2 women have joined the gym and have been attending weight loss sessions.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“The number of participants could be considered small when comparing to other communities, however, this is always going to be the case when working the GRT communities.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“By directing the advice to women it has allowed the health and wellbeing messages to be passed onto children, partners and other family members and other community members, therefore the health message has spread further than we first anticipated and the impact of those messages will positively impact several generations.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“We are particularly pleased with the positive impact that the Diabetes health message has had on the communities. It has highlighted several key points and has particularly improved the wellbeing of older community members and the awareness of the impacts of the condition on younger people which is an increasing issue within the GRT communities, due mostly to poor food choices and excess consumption of energy and carbonated drinks. ” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“Partnership working is important to Leicestershire GATE as we believe that supporting the Gypsy and Traveller communities to access mainstream services and building the trust to engage directly with that service is the most sustainable and far-reaching approach to working This project has done exactly that.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“We literally couldn’t have done it without the support provided from the service, as we do not have the knowledge of the needs of the communities we were seeking to recruit.” Natasha Bayes, University of Northampton, March 2017
“Very pleased with the service provided… The process was well organised from the recruiting phase through to execution of the focus group, the team was responsive and communicative throughout the process.” Anonymous, April 2017
“We are delighted to have developed links with The Centre for Ethnic Health Research through our community raising awareness of common cancers, to explain the risk of diseases and the importance of engaging with healthcare systems can be challenging if little is known about one’s family history where relatives are abroad or where there are cultural barriers or taboos. This has involved spending time reaching out into the community and attending events and giving talks as well as using local community champions to improve access, build trust, provide cultural understanding within the African Caribbean community and advice and mentoring/support to patients through their clinical journey. We are keen to continue to work even more closely with The Centre for Ethnic Health Research in the very near future to continue to make a difference.” J Barwell, 100,000 Genome Project, July 2017
“Thanks again for your interview – it was so insightful to hear about your experience and expertise in this area…..your insights have had a real impact and are being used as evidence for service developments going forward.” Macmillan Cancer Support
“I thought the day was a real success. I am so pleased to hear that you have had such a positive response from the local community because ultimately it is these people we want to engage with most. ” Prostate Cancer UK
“The Centre helped me reach out to women in ethnically diverse communities and access valuable information and feedback for my research. As a result, I have revised my study protocol, strengthened the recruitment plan and developed study materials which are coherent and useful to women. The women involved in the advisory events were very willing to help me design and deliver an intervention which would support women in their communities, they showed real interest and identified areas they could continue to provide support and guidance in the next stages of the study.” Kerry Evans, Nottingham University
“Support with the recruitment of British South Asian participants to our focus groups was excellent, and we had a very diverse sample. My email inquiries were also always answered promptly, which made facilitating the focus groups easier.” Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“I have already recommended the Centre for Ethnic Health Research services to other researchers at the University of Oxford, and would be happy to recommend them to external collaborators.” Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“Collaborating with the Centre for Ethnic Health Research has been a very positive experience, from feedback on ethics forms to co-hosting a knowledge exchange workshop in which the focus group findings were disseminated. We look forward to working with the Centre again in the future.” Dr Prinjha, senior qualitative researcher, University of Oxford
“It has been a pleasure to work with Barbara and the Centre for Ethnic Health Research team.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“The Centre for Ethnic Health Research project has raised awareness of diabetes, oral health issues, diet and exercise and mental wellbeing within the Gypsy and Traveller communities through yoga and exercise classes, advice sessions at children’s centres and diabetes checks and advice at GRT events. The direct face to face approach used by the team of meeting directly with the community through the support of the agencies that work with them has allowed the time needed for the team to build positive and trusting relationships. This work has led to a number of community members seeking the support they needed from their GP with diabetes-related complaints, and have accessed their GP at an earlier stage than they otherwise would have. Other community members have had the confidence to access GP advice with other health conditions and have sought dental advice for their children based on the advice given by the team. 2 women have joined the gym and have been attending weight loss sessions.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“The number of participants could be considered small when comparing to other communities, however, this is always going to be the case when working the GRT communities.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“By directing the advice to women it has allowed the health and wellbeing messages to be passed onto children, partners and other family members and other community members, therefore the health message has spread further than we first anticipated and the impact of those messages will positively impact several generations.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“We are particularly pleased with the positive impact that the Diabetes health message has had on the communities. It has highlighted several key points and has particularly improved the wellbeing of older community members and the awareness of the impacts of the condition on younger people which is an increasing issue within the GRT communities, due mostly to poor food choices and excess consumption of energy and carbonated drinks. ” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“Partnership working is important to Leicestershire GATE as we believe that supporting the Gypsy and Traveller communities to access mainstream services and building the trust to engage directly with that service is the most sustainable and far-reaching approach to working This project has done exactly that.” Kealey Sly, Leicestershire GATE
“We literally couldn’t have done it without the support provided from the service, as we do not have the knowledge of the needs of the communities we were seeking to recruit.” Natasha Bayes, University of Northampton, March 2017
“Very pleased with the service provided… The process was well organised from the recruiting phase through to execution of the focus group, the team was responsive and communicative throughout the process.” Anonymous, April 2017
“We are delighted to have developed links with The Centre for Ethnic Health Research through our community raising awareness of common cancers, to explain the risk of diseases and the importance of engaging with healthcare systems can be challenging if little is known about one’s family history where relatives are abroad or where there are cultural barriers or taboos. This has involved spending time reaching out into the community and attending events and giving talks as well as using local community champions to improve access, build trust, provide cultural understanding within the African Caribbean community and advice and mentoring/support to patients through their clinical journey. We are keen to continue to work even more closely with The Centre for Ethnic Health Research in the very near future to continue to make a difference.” J Barwell, 100,000 Genome Project, July 2017
“Thanks again for your interview – it was so insightful to hear about your experience and expertise in this area…..your insights have had a real impact and are being used as evidence for service developments going forward.” Macmillan Cancer Support
“I thought the day was a real success. I am so pleased to hear that you have had such a positive response from the local community because ultimately it is these people we want to engage with most. ” Prostate Cancer UK
“The Centre helped me reach out to women in ethnically diverse communities and access valuable information and feedback for my research. As a result, I have revised my study protocol, strengthened the recruitment plan and developed study materials which are coherent and useful to women. The women involved in the advisory events were very willing to help me design and deliver an intervention which would support women in their communities, they showed real interest and identified areas they could continue to provide support and guidance in the next stages of the study.” Kerry Evans, Nottingham University