Our Vision

We are committed to empowering the Council and our communities to improve the health and wellbeing of Somerset’s residents.

By researching critical areas like:

• housing
• education
• employment
• transport
• safe communities
• access to nature

We want to make a real difference in daily lives.

Community at the Heart

Community participation is at the heart of Health Determinants Research Collaboration. We believe in working together so that the voices of Somerset’s communities are not just heard but also shape our projects.

Through our Lived Experience Advisory Panels (LEAP), we will make sure that the real needs and experiences of our community members guide our efforts.

As a Council, we do research all the time. Whether it is through surveys, evaluations, engagement exercises, needs assessments or data analysis, we are constantly trying to understand and improve.

The Health Determinants Research Collaboration welcomes your ideas and interest from all areas of the Council. Together, we can support your research needs and create high-quality evidence that benefits our community and beyond.