A report exploring factors linked to a willingness to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial has been published by ARC East Midlands. A survey carried out in the region reveals that more than two in three (69%) people would consider putting themselves forward to take part in research to find a vaccine to slow Read More
Willingness to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials across region
Thousands of people across the East Midlands are putting themselves forward to take part in COVID-19 vaccine research trials driven by a desire to generate faster results and to help others in their community, according to new research revealed today. A survey carried out in the region reveals that more than two in three (69%) Read More
Tier Summaries now available in South Asian Languages
The Centre and the South Asian Health Foundation has created a number of tier summaries in different South Asian languages. The current restriction rules have been replaced with a regionally-differentiated approach, where different tiers of restrictions apply in different parts of the country. These summaries available in Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu highlight the key Read More
No laughing matter: Sir Lenny Henry tells men to get tested for prostate cancer
Comedian Sir Lenny Henry CBE is urging men to take their prostate health seriously and “overcome the embarrassment” of being tested, revealing it is no laughing matter. The 62-year-old comic, actor, singer, writer and television presenter is supporting the work of the innovative #PlayDominoTalkProstate initiative launched by the Leicester-based Centre for BME Health. In Read More
We support the NIHR #YourPathInResearch Campaign
The Centre recently shown its support for the NIHR Campaign #YourPathInResearch with team members sharing their experiences and journeys. The campaign started on 04 October, to help celebrate James Lind’s birthday who in 1747 conducted the first clinical trial to find a cure for scurvy. Members of the team were asked ‘What makes you proud Read More
Researchers need your help for a new survey
Following on from the Centre’s work looking at public perceptions towards vaccine research in black and ethnic minority communities in collaboration with the East Midlands Clinical Research Network (CRN), and the University of Leicester a new survey has been released. The online survey which takes no longer than 10 minutes to complete will help Read More