The NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration Aberdeen is made up of 4 main partner organisations:
Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council (ACC) is the local government authority responsible for governing the city of Aberdeen. ACC has various functions, such as delivering education, social services, housing, planning & development, transportation, environmental services, licensing, economic development, cultural and recreational services, community services, council tax & local finance, and working closely with emergency services.
As part of the aims of the Collaboration, ACC will be developed into a more research-engaged and evidence-lead organisation. Aberdeen City Council will be active in commissioning, generating and using research evidence to inform decision-making at all levels. Staff will be supported to engage in research activity in order to ensure that decision made by ACC are best-placed to reduce health inequalities across the city.
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. It has a rich history of academic excellence and innovation in ground-breaking research projects.
The University's research expertise and wider connection to the academic world are pivotal to achieving the outcomes of the Collaboration.
The University of Aberdeen has funded 2 PhD scholarships as part of their contributions to the Collaboration. These are "Being heard in Aberdeen: experimenting with arts-based local democracy engagement strategies for better health and social care" and "Enhancing health & well-being: what are the gains from social prescribing?"
Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University (RGU) was established in 1992 and is a well-regarded institution known for its focus on vocational and professional education. Renowned for its strong links with industries and employers, RGU's connections combined with its expertise in research are key to ensuring the impact of the Collaboration.
RGU has also funded 2 PhD opportunities for the Collaborative: "Developing public and patient involvement and engagement as a social practice", and "Reducing the Impact of Hip Fractures in Aberdeen".
NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian provides healthcare services to the communities in Aberdeenshire, Moray and Aberdeen City. As well as their hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, NHS Grampian is a research institution, with a range of health-related data and expertise to draw upon.
Community Planning Aberdeen
As a Collaborative, we will be working with many partners under the umbrella of the Community Planning Aberdeen. For example, Police Scotland, Aberdeen Civic Forum, ACVO, Active Aberdeen Partnership, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, North East Scotland College, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services and others (see side bar).
The activity of the Collaboration will be determined by existing and emerging shared priorities. Identified and emerging priorities relating to the general themes of: Economy, Children and Young People, Adults and Place. The existing priorities is our baseline and emerging priorities will build toward the Collaboration delivering on (1) its promises and (2) contribute toward delivering our partners shared existing and emerging priorities.
