You will find introductory slides on:

• The need to strengthen research capacity in LLR
• Social Determinants of Health and working towards healthier outcomes
• Ethnic minority representation in research
• Introduction to research priorities in LLR

Further topics in this section include:

• Addressing environmental health inequalities (e.g. noise pollution
• Using local data sets like EXCEED for practical insight
• Research with migrant and underserved communities
• Community-led research prioritisation
• Knowledge mobilisation for service improvement

Strengthening Research Capacity in LLR ICS – Dr Bharathy Kumaravel

Research Priorities for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System – Prof Michael Steiner

Social Determinants of Health and Working Towards Healthier Outcomes – Prof Ivan Browne

Ethnic Minority Representation in Research – Prof Kamlesh Khunti

Description:

This session explores the public health impact of transport noise, highlighting findings from a collaborative research effort led by the University of Leicester. Outlining the burden of disease associated with road, rail, and air traffic noise. The session also delves into methodologies used for exposure assessment, health impact quantification, and the broader implications for urban planning, policy and community wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the health risks associated with chronic exposure to transport noise, including cardiovascular metabolic, and cognitive impacts.
• Learn how environmental noise exposure is quantified and mapped using strategic noise mapping and modelling tools.
• Examine the spacial distribution of noise-related health impacts across England, with a focus on urban and high-traffic areas.

Description:

This workshop offers an engaging introduction to noise pollution, highlighting its environmental and public health implications. Exploring how persistent noise impacts physical and mental health, disrupts communities, and imposes economic burdens. Delving into the social inequalities tied to noise exposure and understanding noise pollutions wide-reaching impact and the importance of equitable solutions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Definition & sources of noise pollution
• Health impacts of noise exposure
• Community and economic consequences
• Identify how noise pollution contributes to social and environmental inequalities

This session will present EXCEED, a cohort study involving over 11,000 individuals from LLR, and the data available for examining inequalities, which includes health, sociodemographic, and environmental elements. We will provide an overview of an ongoing research initiative addressing a pertinent local issue: the increase in multimorbidity since the COVID pandemic. Through an interactive discussion, we will examine the opportunities, challenges, and priorities for research that is locally driven and relevant.

Learning Outcomes:

• To be aware of EXCEED, a local cohort study, and the data available for locally relevant research on health and healthcare inequalities.
• To explore future opportunities for locally led research to inform practice and policy.

Description:

This session investigates the social inequalities associated with noise pollution, with a particular focus on aircraft noise exposure around Heathrow Airport. Drawing on extensive postcode-level data and multiple deprivation indices, exploring how noise exposure correlates with socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and health outcomes. Also highlighting the health implications of night-time noise and presents emerging evidence on cardiovascular, cognitive, and sleep-related impacts. Findings also underscore the need for more equitable noise regulation and urban planning policies.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the theoretical frameworks explaining why noise exposure may disproportionality affect marginalised communities.
• Examine UK and international evidence on the relationship between socioeconomic status and environmental noise exposure
• Explore detailed findings from a case study around Heathrow Airport, including associations with material deprivation, ethnicity, and health inequalities.
• Learn about health consequences of chronic noise exposure, including cardiovascular disease, sleep disruption, and cognitive decline

Description:

This session will discuss Knowledge Mobilisation (KM), its importance, and how it can reduce the research-to-practice gap. It will cover practical frameworks and tools for implementing KM, including case studies and a mnemonic device for success and failure.

Learning Outcomes:

• Definition & Importance in bridging the research-to-practice gap, and how it can improve outcomes.
• Implementation & Integration exploring practical approaches to performing knowledge mobilisation, integrating it into business as usual
• Frameworks & Tools: Introducing practical frameworks and tools for translating knowledge into tangible changes.

Description:

This workshop explores the complex health needs of migrant populations and the importance of inclusive, ethical , and participatory research practices. It provides an overview of migration trends, health disparities, and real world research examples addressing vaccine uptake, infectious disease awareness, cardiovascular health, and antibiotic use among migrants.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the diverse definitions and categories of migrants and the factors driving migration.
• Identify the physical, social, legal, and healthcare needs of migrant populations
• Explore the health challenges migrants face, including access to care, chronic conditions, mental health, and infectious diseases.
• Learn about recent research studies on vaccine coverage, disease awareness, and healthcare access among migrants in the UK,
• Recognise the ethical and methodological considerations in conducting migrant health research