Abstract
As part of the implementation of the NIHR Research Inclusion strategy 2022-2027 , the NIHR has developed a Disability Framework to guide the organisation in ensuring that disabled people are empowered to fully engage with the NIHR across all of its research funding activities (e.g., application, decision-making, reporting, administration and management). To inform the framework, and to avoid assumptions relating to barriers individuals are facing, we conducted a study to understand the experiences of disabled people when engaging with NIHR, and the challenges that may have hindered or prevented successful engagement. Engaging with a wide range of NIHR stakeholders through an anonymous online survey and focus groups, we identified good practice as well as barriers at NIHR, leading to recommendations for improvement to access and inclusion. These recommendations were incorporated into the NIHR Disability Framework which was published in March 2024.
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