CRIPACC

The Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care (CRIPACC) is an internationally renowned multi- and inter-disciplinary centre focused on producing research that makes a difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of health and care for everyone. We bring together over 30 researchers with backgrounds in public health, sociology, nutrition, social care, statistics and machine learning, nursing, patient and public involvement and engagement, and many others. Our key areas of research are: - Communities, Young People, and Family Lives. - Place Based Ageing. - Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement. We are based at the School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences in the University of Hertfordshire. At the last assessment of research quality (REF 2021) over 80% of our research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We are particularly proud of the impact of our research and our vast network of collaborations and partnerships.