NIHR VoicesNIHR voices was formed in 2015. It brings together members of the public and health and social care professionals from across the Yorkshire and the Humber region who have an interest in public involvement in research. NIHR voices is supported by INVOLVE and the following organisations are members:Find out more
For further information on NIHR Voices and information on our next event on 9 November 2017 contact Samaira Khan samaira.khan@sheffield.ac.uk NIHR Voices 2016 Event 10th November 2016 – Weetwood Hall, Leeds An NIHR Voices event was held at Weetwood Hall, Leeds on 10th November 2016. Sixty-two people were in attendance with a split of 31 members of the public and 31 NHS and university people from across the Yorkshire & Humber region. This project is supported by the Yorkshire and Humber NIHR Voices and the Wellcome Trust.The topic of the day was around The Future of Public Involvement and the Importance of Diversity and Equality. 5 Work streams were identified which attendees were asked to sign up to if they had an interest. The work streams consisted of:
To be included, To be listened to, To be respected, To allow for all differences, To be appreciated, To do this, And to be this. Acceptance and inclusion truly Leads to embracing diversity. We are in a world of empowerment We are willing to listen, act And help each other, so we can All reap the benefits of equity Of access which provides inclusion By developing tailored needs and services. I am what I am, I am me Listen, respect, look and see me. I value you, please value me Take down the barriers, language, race, Gender, ethnicity. I am what I am, I am me, Look and you will see there is no Difference between you and me. Give me the opportunities and you will see I am approachable and you could learn from me There was a researcher from Cardiff Who liked to be very inclusive Her friendly approach brought her lots of respect But for her age was a matter of conjecture! In language quite plain, when asked to explain She replied “I regard it as flexible My ethnicity’s clear but to be honest my dear, Please listen my age requires ethical approval!” In order to be inclusive in the world of equality Requires respect, being honest and lots of flexibility. No matter the language, the listening or age The approach and experience turns another page. Barriers that make us jump through hoops With listening as a form of acceptance. Respect to accept everyone Which enables me to level with you and contribute Without falling before the first barrier Open your mind to different values And Listen, Listen, Listen! There is opportunity in the community To overcome the barriers of inclusion But race, age, ability and religion offer a solution It’s not the politics, class or sexual orientation That should affect your participation! Use language that is inclusive Accept differences with flexibility Respect age and ethnicity Be honest and approachable Listening with openness Giving you equality and diversity. There once was a city Full of multicultural ethnicity, Where the language is of respect and inclusivity Help every one of all ages and differences, Happy, flexible, and approachable So they all listen to make research approachable Words associated with diversity and inclusion: Figure 1 Tag cloud generated form the words individual associated with diversity and inclusion
Lots of networking took place with the exchange of contacts etc which attendees found very useful. Discussion on my table was around use of a website only as a “go to” place was held and the view that not just one size fits all approach suits everyone, different people with different needs, require different methods of communication. For example the use of printed materials posted to them, as not everyone has access to the internet or the ability to access websites, also some older people struggle with technology. The words associated with diversity and inclusion put forward by the attendees were put into a word cloud (see attached document) Next Steps A Steering group is to be set up to take suggestions/ideas forward and report back at the next event. It is hoped to use the poetry contributions on national poetry day on Thursday 28th September 2017. |