How We're Guided
CARE-HSC is guided by people with lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to race equity in health and social care. Our work is shaped through collaborative leadership and meaningful involvement, ensuring that decisions are informed by those most affected by racial inequities, as well as those working within the system. Through our Steering Commitee and Stakeholder Opinion Group, we centre accountability, co-production, and real-world insight at every stage of the project, from research design to delivery and impact.
Steering Committee
The CARE-HSC Steering Committee provides strategic oversight and guidance for the project, ensuring that all activities remain aligned with its goals of promoting race equity, inclusion, and impact across health and social care. The Committee brings together individuals with lived and professional expertise from academia, health and social care, policy, community, charity, and creative sectors. Members provide independent advice, constructive challenge, and strategic guidance to the Core Management Group, helping to shape the project’s direction, priorities, and real-world influence.
Steering Committee members attend regular meetings, review progress against project milestones, and contribute their expertise to strengthen research, engagement, and dissemination. Members may also participate in events, workshops, and other opportunities to support CARE-HSC’s vision. Through this work, the Committee ensures that CARE-HSC remains inclusive, evidence-based, and community-driven, helping to translate research into meaningful change.
Who can join
Individuals with lived or professional expertise in race equity, health, social care, policy, community, charity, or creative sectors
Members who can contribute constructively to discussions and decision-making
Commitment to advancing inclusive, evidence-based change and co-production principles
Appointments are typically for two years, with the possibility of renewal
What members do
Provides strategic oversight and guidance to CARE-HSC’s Core Management Group
Offers independent advice and constructive challenge on project direction, priorities, and impact
Reviews progress against milestones and helps identify opportunities for collaboration, policy influence, and sustainability
Supports research, engagement, and dissemination activities with expert insight
What members get
Make a difference: Shape a major international initiative advancing anti-racism and equity
Be heard: Influence research design, delivery, and translation into real-world change
Build connections: Join a network of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders
Flexible involvement: Engage through meetings, discussions, events, or written feedback
Receive recognition and support: Acknowledgement in publications, reimbursement for time, and administrative support for participation
Stakeholder Opinion Group
The Stakeholder Opinion Group brings together people with lived experience and workforce insight to shape CARE-HSC through co-production and ongoing dialogue. Members contribute their perspectives to the design, delivery, and interpretation of research activities, ensuring the project reflects real-world experiences and priorities. Through shared learning, creative collaboration, and constructive challenge, the group helps to ensure CARE-HSC’s tools, training, and outputs are inclusive, relevant, and grounded in the communities they are intended to serve.
Who can join
We welcome applications from:
- Health and social care staff
- Informal carers
- People with lived experience of racial inequities in health and social care
- Anyone passionate about anti-racism, inclusion, and collaborative change
What members do
SOG members can contribute in ways that suit them, including:
- Attending three online meetings per year and one in-person meeting in London
- Taking part in workshops and co-creation activities, such as immersive VR training development
- Providing feedback on research materials, recruitment strategies, and project outputs
- Supporting inclusive engagement and representation in research
- Contributing to podcasts, public events, or peer researcher roles
What members get
- Make a difference by shaping inclusive research and training
- Be heard: influence how research is designed, delivered, and communicated
- Build skills in research, storytelling, and collaborative working
- Be reimbursed for your time and supported throughout your involvement
If you have any questions about the Steering Commitee or the Stakeholder Opinion Group, please get in touch with us at care_hsc@kcl.ac.uk. If you’re ready to get involved, you can register your interest or apply here to join the group and help shape CARE-HSC’s research, tools, and training.
Meet the Team
Find out more about the team involved in Collective Action for Race Equity in Health and Social Care