NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast: Health Inequalities MSc (By Research) Studentship The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast (NIHR CLAHRC NWC) brings together NHS organisations, local authorities and academic leaders from the Universities of Liverpool, Lancaster and Central Lancashire, to accelerate the translation of research findings into service improvements and maximise the potential for applied health research within the partner organisations to improve care. The key focus of the NIHR CLAHRC NWC’s applied health research and implementation programme will be to find effective and innovative ways to tackle health inequalities across the region. The key programme themes are: • • • • • •

Delivering Personalised Health and Public and Care Knowledge Exchange and Implementation Evidence Synthesis Collaboration Improving Mental Health Improving Public Health and Reducing Health Inequalities Managing Complex Needs

More details on each theme and further information about NIHR CLAHRC NWC can be found at the website http://www.clahrc-nwc.nihr.ac.uk/index.php The NIHR CLAHRC NWC invites applications for a full-time (1 year) MSc (By Research) studentship to start 1 October 2016 at the University of Central Lancashire. We are looking for an exceptional individual to complete this MSc (By Research) which is targeted at reducing health inequalities. Any Intellectual Property arising from the studentship will be owned by the University of Central Lancashire and the successful applicant will be required to sign an Intellectual Property Assignment and also a Non Disclosure agreement regarding confidentiality. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance may also be required. 1

Project Title Exploring potential interventions to minimise the effects of age, frailty and socioeconomic status (as determinants of health) in older people with learning disabilities Project Description The proposed project would explore, through literature review and empirical research, the relationship between age, frailty and socioeconomic status as determinants of health in older people with learning disabilities; determine the evidence base for potential interventions; and identify barriers and facilitators to implementation. A one year bursary of £5000 will be provided (subject to satisfactory progress) which will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate (£4121) and research costs. Due to funding restrictions, the studentship is open UK/EU nationals only. Suitable candidates should hold at least a UK Bachelor honours degree at upper-second class level (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant health, social care, or pertinent methodological subject. EU applicants will also require an overall IELTS score of 7 (or equivalent qualification.)

For further project –related details please email [email protected] For the application form and full details go to: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/study/studentships.php

Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Student Registry email [email protected] quoting the studentship reference number RS/16/02

Closing Date:

1 July 2016

Proposed Interview Date

Week beginning 25 July 2016

CURRENT UCLAN RESEARCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP

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