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WEDHS is a research and support programme funded by the Welsh Office of Research and Development (WORD).
WEDHS Partners
Our programme of research and support is led by a team of seven based in four universities (Keele, Glamorgan, Swansea and UWIC) and an equalities agency (The North Wales Race Equality Network: NWREN) who have extensive expertise and experience in health and social care, and in qualitative and quantitative research focusing on 'race' or ethnicity.
WEDHS Advisors, Stakeholders and Members
Committed to the equalities agenda, the Partners enjoy close working relationships with National BME organisations, NHS Trusts, Voluntary and Equality Organisations, Local Authorities, Community and Service User Groups, as well as the support of our four experienced WEDHS Advisors - providing a wealth of skills and knowledge across all disciplines on which to draw.
WEDHS Central Office and Regional Hubs
Although the WEDHS Central Office is based in the Centre for Research and Innovation in Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, we operate on a regional basis with hubs based in North, West and South East Wales. Each hub is chaired by one WEDHS six partners who is responsible for leading research programmes relevant to their areas of expertise. These include social work, social policy and sociology, psychology, nursing and applied sciences.
WEDHS Staff
WEDHS currently has three part-time and two full-time members of staff. Their areas of expertise include social policy, public and community health, community development and environmental health.
WEDHS Partners
Our programme of research and support is led by a team of seven based in four universities (Keele, Glamorgan, Swansea and UWIC) and an equalities agency (The North Wales Race Equality Network: NWREN) who have extensive expertise and experience in health and social care, and in qualitative and quantitative research focusing on 'race' or ethnicity.
WEDHS Advisors, Stakeholders and Members
Committed to the equalities agenda, the Partners enjoy close working relationships with National BME organisations, NHS Trusts, Voluntary and Equality Organisations, Local Authorities, Community and Service User Groups, as well as the support of our four experienced WEDHS Advisors - providing a wealth of skills and knowledge across all disciplines on which to draw.
WEDHS Central Office and Regional Hubs
Although the WEDHS Central Office is based in the Centre for Research and Innovation in Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, we operate on a regional basis with hubs based in North, West and South East Wales. Each hub is chaired by one WEDHS six partners who is responsible for leading research programmes relevant to their areas of expertise. These include social work, social policy and sociology, psychology, nursing and applied sciences.
WEDHS Staff
WEDHS currently has three part-time and two full-time members of staff. Their areas of expertise include social policy, public and community health, community development and environmental health.
