The fifth episode of the Talk In Equality podcast series that explores the role of research in addressing health inequalities experienced by minoritised groups is now available.
Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex and supported by the NIHR Research Design Service South East and the NIHR Clinical Research Network, Kent Surrey and Sussex, Gary Hickey (Agora Digital Centre at the University of Southampton), Dr Anusree Biswas Sasidharan (Bridging Change) and Lillian Ndawula (Ethnic Minorities in Canterbury) take the stage with a series of interviews and special guests.
In this episode, A researcher's perspective, Anusree and Lillian speak to Dr Ibidun Fakoya, Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London. Ibi shares her experiences of undertaking research with people from ethnic minority communities, emphasising the importance of developing relationships and the need to take a holistic approach to research rather than focussing on a single illness or condition.