The impact of the sugar tax on childhood dental caries in England
We invite parents to join our advisory group to share their opinions and participate in research
Link to organisation:
Full description:
This study explores the economic benefits of the sugar tax and its impact on the distribution of tooth decay across social groups, ethnic groups and areas. We invite parents to join our Lay Advisory Group to support our research. Participants will have the opportunity to share their opinions or participate in activities such as interpreting and highlighting findings that are most relevant to the public, communicating results to the community, reviewing materials and assisting with translations.
Opportunity Deadline
22nd March 2025
Payment:
Pay rates for attendance to meetings (£25 per hour). Pay rates for activities and pre-reading materials (£25 per hour).
Expenses:
Coverage for travel costs. Mobile data plans to facilitate remote access to meetings.
Organisation
Queen Mary University of London. Institute of Dentistry. Dental Public Health and Primary Care.
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a leading research University located in East London. QMUL is a member of the Russell Group of British research universities and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, and part of UCL Partners, the world's largest academic health science centre. The Dental Public Health and Primary Care Research Centre at QMUL focuses on life course epidemiology studies, health inequalities, and preventive strategies to enhance the population’s quality of life.
Details
Topic:
Oral health and dentistry
Location:
London
Involvement type:
Undertaking
Disseminating
Reviewing
What support is offered?
Informal training will be provided based on parents’ specific support needs. Meetings (whether online or in-person) and activities will be scheduled at a convenient time for all participants. Support with childcare costs for parents with young children.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
