Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Wakefield
A new way to understand health in Wakefield
Wakefield has been chosen for a special project to help people live healthier, happier lives.
By learning more about what affects people’s health in Wakefield, we can identify opportunities to make positive changes and help our community thrive.
This project is called the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Wakefield. Our goal is to understand what really affects people’s health and wellbeing in Wakefield, and use that knowledge to help create a fairer, healthier district for everyone.
We do this by:
- building skills - training staff and residents to gather and understand evidence
- listening to local voices - combining research with real stories and lived experience
- driving smarter decisions - using insight to shape policies and services that reduce health inequalities
This isn’t just research, it’s about real people and real life in Wakefield.
Local people will lead the way
This project will only work if we work together.
We want to listen to people across Wakefield. We want to hear your stories, your ideas, and your views about what needs to change.
You don’t need to be an expert. If you live here, your voice matters.
Get involved
HDRC Wakefield is a partnership between Wakefield Council, local universities, and community groups, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Together, we want to understand what’s really going on - and do something about it.
You can:
- join in local events and conversations
- help collect stories and experiences
- become a community researcher or local journalist
- share your ideas about how to make Wakefield a fairer, healthier place to live
Downloads and useful documents
- What is HDRC Wakefield? (print out)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Become a Community Researcher
- Case Studies
- Partner toolkit [password protected]
Why this matters
We believe everyone in Wakefield should have the chance to live a long and healthy life - no matter who they are or where they live.
We’ll share what we learn in a clear and simple way. The aim is to help Wakefield become a healthier place for everyone.
Contact us
If you have questions or want to get involved, get in touch via email: HDRC@wakefield.gov.uk.
Our partners
We are working together with:
This project is supported by the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research).
The NIHR has awarded £150 million to 30 HDRCs across the UK, to provide the capacity and capability for local authorities to undertake public health research to address the wider determinants of health and health inequalities.
The NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Wakefield is part of the NIHR and hosted by Wakefield Council.
Let’s understand what’s making Wakefield less healthy - and change it together.
Better Knowledge. Better Decisions. Better Lives.