How to Design and Deliver Inclusive Co-Design Approaches in Research Projects

Speaker(s):

Laura Wareing, Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University

Abstract:

Inclusivity in co-design is integral to a meaningful process and representative outcomes, but it is a challenging task for researchers. This session will share how the PARITY project at Lancaster Medical School designed and delivered a series of inclusive co-design workshops, which aimed to develop criteria for evaluating cancer services with individuals from diverse populations. The interdisciplinary PARITY team will share details of the stages of the co-design approach, and how a series of design-led tools were used to guide and support inclusive involvement. We will share best-practice principles that were co-produced for engaging underrepresented groups in health service design, with insights into how and why they were used, and the challenges faced. Session participants are welcome to join an interactive discussion to exchange ideas on inclusive co-design approaches and methods, as well as examples of successes and failures.