Maternal and Reproductive Health
Our researchers strive to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers and fathers-to-be, their children and their support networks across the globe. Our patient-focused approach ensures science evidence is used for real world impact, reducing unnecessary risks and highlighting health inequality to save lives and healthcare resources.
The Hildas is a patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group made up of diverse women, men and young people from the West Midlands region who all share a common interest in improving women’s health outcomes at every life stage. Members shape and support research through providing their ideas, perspectives and suggestions on projects focused on women’s health. Examples of activities include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting researchers
- to prioritise future areas of research focus
- Advising on the suitability of research design and delivery plans
- Helping to improve the language and clarity of pre
sentations and written materials- Aiding interpretation of findings and helping share these with wider audiences
- Sharing examples of good practice in involvement and engagement
Dame Hilda Lloyd (DHL) Network
The Dame Hilda Lloyd (DHL) Network is a Women’s Health research network based in the West Midlands region. Founded in October 2020 at the University of Birmingham. The network aims to bring together researchers, clinicians and medical students to work towards improving the health of women and children through multi-disciplinary research embedded within excellent clinical care.
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