Neurodiversity and Empathy in Healthcare
We are seeking neurodivergent working professionals to help develop a research funding application.
Link to organisation:
Full description:
We are inviting neurodivergent individuals in healthcare or other professional client-facing roles to a public involvement group. Little research has explored how neurodivergent healthcare professionals experience and express empathy. We are developing a funding application to better understand neurodivergent clinician empathy and wellbeing. Across two online meetings, members will help shape our research to reflect neurodivergent experiences and inform accessibility.
Opportunity Deadline
30th October 2026
Payment:
NIHR rate (£27.50 per meeting)
Expenses:
We are happy to discuss reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Please discuss with our team if you think there are any costs asssociated with attending the online meetings.
Organisation
Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare
The Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare is a research and education centre at the University of Leicester focused on improving empathy in healthcare systems and practice. It develops and tests approaches to embed empathy in healthcare, with the aim of improving patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
Details
Topic:
All of health care
Mental health
Other
Location:
UK wide
Involvement type:
Reviewing
What support is offered?
Preparation materials will be provided in advance of meetings. Accessibility needs and support requirements will be discussed upon commencement of involvement.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
