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NIHR Disability Framework

Last Updated
13 April 2026
Source
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), England

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Governance Document

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 2. Developing accountability and transparency 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture 6. Improving capacity

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 2C. Collect and use diversity data 2D. Report on progress regularly 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 6B. Enhance organisational infrastructure

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Government Health and social care Human Rights Training & Development Staff

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Healthcare Professionals Policy Officers/Makers

Resource content

This document sets out the NIHR commitment to disability inclusion. It is a key part of their Research Inclusion Strategy 2022-2027. Their aim is to make sure their processes, activities and systems are accessible and do not prevent engagement. The framework sets out context and short term priorities for their work in order to improve inclusion for disabled people.

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