Lawson Road Surgery hosted a special community lunch to highlight its active role in research, especially reaching out to underrepresented communities, including those from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds in May 2024.

The event served as a welcoming space to discuss the surgery’s research initiatives and tackle some of the barriers to involvement faced by sanctuary seekers and other marginalized groups.

Sanctuary Ambassadors joined the event to represent underrepresented communities and advocate for inclusivity in research.

By sharing their lived experiences, the Ambassadors provided valuable insights into the barriers sanctuary-seeking individuals and marginalized groups face in healthcare research. Their contributions aim to help the surgery understand these challenges better and foster increased participation.