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Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) the national institute using health data to improve care, treatment, and scientific discovery, has launched its Take the Lead Community Grants to support local organisations in developing projects that show how data can improve health and wellbeing.
Grants of between £500 and £1,500 are available to community groups and organisations across the UK that work with under-represented or under-served audiences. These include:
- People from low socio-economic backgrounds
- Minority ethnic groups
- Young people aged 11–25
- Adults over 65, particularly those in deprived areas
- Rural residents
- People experiencing digital exclusion
Activities can be anything that is inspired by how data can support health and wellbeing. This might include:
- A project to gather data to help your community advocate for their health needs
- Community step challenge and fun day
- An activity like a coffee morning or nature walk exploring the data behind a health statistic relevant to the community
- Health data inspired arts project or craft activities
- Wellbeing and health journalling project
Projects must be community-led, inclusive, and designed to make health data more accessible and relevant
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