I am involved in a major research project addressing health inequalities through co-developing the Healthy Eating & Active Lifestyles for Diabetes (HEAL-D) programme which is specifically targeting African-Caribbean people with type 2 diabetes.
There is a public patient and involvement (PPi) group with representation from regions but no one from the Birmingham area has been identified as yet to be involved. The person must have type 2 diabetes, never been involved with medical research and will be reimbursed whilst on the group contributing their input. I have cast this net far and wide so if you can kindly suggest anyone or if you fit the criteria please contact Eleanor Hoverd at this email address: [email protected]
London born Tony Kelly of Jamaican parents grew up in Jamaica and returned to live in Birmingham in 1979.
He is a graduate of Mico Teachers’ College and taught in Kingston high schools prior to working for 30+ years as a middle manager in central and local government with an emphasis on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. He has a masters’ degree in socio-legal studies from the university of Birmingham.
For over a decade Tony has volunteered as a diabetes ambassador firstly for Diabetes UK and now for the National Health Service - Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group. A multi-award winner doing a yearly average of 150 health and well-being events, locally, nationally and internationally focusing on type 2 diabetes. He was diagnosed with this medical condition 18 years ago. However with a combination of physical activity and diet he has never taken medication thus proving with the right mindset and discipline it can be achieved.
As a diabetes advocate/activist Tony will continue delivering the message of healthy options to readers of CaribDirect.com .
