Deep Engagement Partnership (DEP)

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What is a focus group? A focus group involves discussion of a particular issue, with a group of people who have lived experience of that issue. The group is asked a series of questions to prompt debate, and they can offer their views, opinions, ideas and experiences. These will be written up into a report, to help inform development in services or policies.

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Deep Engagement Partnership (DEP)

Birmingham City Council aims to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham’s diverse communities: to identify local health need, review what services and support exist and work with communities to design improvements.

Birmingham LGBT is working alongside Birmingham City Council to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is not left behind.

We will:

  • Facilitate focus groups to discuss different health & wellbeing topics with members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Work with LGBTQ+ communities to design and deliver a health project, to provide them with the tools to improve their health & wellbeing.
  • Deliver training for professionals and community organisations, to improve the way they deliver services to the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Support LGBTQ+ community members to take part in community research and engagement
  • Share the knowledge we will gain with Public Health and Birmingham’s Health & Wellbeing Board to help to inform future decision making on services, health & wellbeing information and self-help support.

If you have any questions or are interested in taking part in this Project, please contact:

Maria Hughes 0121 643 0821 MariaHughes@blgbt.org

 

Upcoming Events

“Stepping Out”: trans and non-binary communities and physical fitness
Wednesday 19th March, 1pm – 2.30pm
We are inviting trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people to attend a focus group to discuss what is important to you, in a safe and confidential space at The Trans Tea Room.

“Stepping Out”: LGBTQ+ communities and physical fitness
Saturday 22nd March, 3pm – 5pm
We are inviting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people to attend the focus group to discuss what is important to you, in a safe and confidential space at Birmingham LGBT Centre.

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If you have any enquiries, questions, or if we can help in any way, we’d love to hear from you 

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