Stages and timeline

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HDRC timeline

HDRC Liverpool is a five-year programme running between January 2024 to Dec 2028.

We have set out a staged process over the five years of the programme funding. A key priority in year 1 to 2 of the programme is the co-production of a HDRC Liverpool approach and resources.

  1. Engagement, baseline assessment and development

    Years 1-2

  2. Implementing and testing

    Years 2-3

  3. Embedding and extending

    Years 3-5

Support units

  1. Unit 1: Civic data integration
  2. Unit 2: Decision support (evidence synthesis and modelling)
  3. Unit 3: Community evidence network public involvement
  4. Unit 4: Capacity building and training
  5. Unit 5: Knowledge mobilisation

About NIHR

The NIHR funds, enables and deliver world-leading health and social care research. It improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth.

NIHR HDRC'S, enable local authorities to become more active in research. The programmes are building a culture of evidence-based decision-making.

The NIHR has awarded £150 million to 30 HDRCs across the UK. This supports local authorities to undertake public health research. The research aims to address the wider determinants of health and health inequalities.

NIHR

The NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Liverpool is part of the NIHR and hosted by Liverpool City Council.

Visit the NIHR website

A collaborative approach

HDRC Liverpool is led by Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with University of Liverpool, LJMU, LCVS and Healthwatch Liverpool.

  • University of Liverpool
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • LCVS Together for Liverpool for Good
  • Healthwatch Liverpool