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Topic:

  • Getting started: involving people
  • inclusive-involvement
  • Involvement good practice
  • Working with communities

Resource type:

  • Toolkit
  • Guidance

Authors:

  • University of Birmingham

Publication date:

  • 25th February 2025

Date added to Learning for Involvement:

  • 14th January 2026
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Description:

This is a guide to support researchers in their work with groups underserved by research. Research should benefit everyone. However, there is growing understanding that there are groups of people who are less likely to be involved in research; experience challenges not currently addressed by research; or are not considered when research interventions are assessed. These groups are 'underserved by research'. There are many ways that researchers can make sure that their work is inclusive and does not overlook people in these ways. We developed this guide by looking at what has already been done, carrying out interviews, and finalising our guidance at a workshop. There are also a number of case studies that have been produced highlighting various considerations around inclusive research.