How can members of the public be involved in research?

Our 'Briefing notes for researchers' explains the different ways! It will help you to plan, resource and support public involvement in research. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/documents/brie…

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This looks like a really interesting session 📅 Join patient partners to discover their motivations for being part of research!

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Learn how to build partnerships with public contributors that are accessible and inclusive - take a look at our new topic page on inclusive opportunities: learningforinvolvement.org.uk/topic/inclusiv…

It's important to understand your taxes when receiving payment for involvement in health and social care research.

Take a look at this new guide (and an easy read version!) developed with The Health Research Authority & Health and Care Research Wales: nihr.ac.uk/documents/paym…

Do you need support to implement the UK Standards for Public Involvement?

Take a look at this bank of resources, covering the whole standards set and for each specific standard: sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/pi-…

In March we published our first Strategic Commitments to improve how we work with patients, service-users, carers and the public.

This is a step change in our ambition to make public partnerships diverse, inclusive and impactful.

Read more here: nihr.ac.uk/news/renewing-…

❔ What are the hidden costs of patient and public involvement?

In November, we explored this in an event where people from the public partnerships workforce presented their findings and experiences to NIHR leaders.

Learn more here: nihr.ac.uk/documents/the-…

Check out our top #TuesdayTips and resources for delivering true co-production in research.

Take a look at the NIHR co-production guidance: learningforinvolvement.org.uk/?opportunity=n…

This study by Azza Warraitch, Kristin Hadfield & team reviews the impacts of adolescent involvement in health research.
They found a multitude of benefits for young people, the research & researchers themselves when adolescents get involved.

Take a look:
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What is co-production and what are its key principles?

Take a look at our curated resources on Learning for Involvement to find examples of co-producing health and care research: learningforinvolvement.org.uk/topic/co-produ…

Take a look at how this team works to make sure that people's experiences of end-of-life care translate directly into improvements on the ground ⬇️
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Public involvement in research is better when people work together towards a common purpose, and different perspectives are respected.

Discover more about the 'Working Together' standard and reflect on whether your research is meeting it: sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/pi-…

We're delighted that International PPI Network has joined the #SharedCommitment to improving public involvement in health and social care research.

23 organisations have now signed up to the pledge! 👏

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How can we strengthen support and resources for public partnerships across NIHR research?

In November we held an event with NIHR leaders to explore recent evidence on 'the hidden costs of PPI', you can find the synopsis here: nihr.ac.uk/documents/the-…

We know that navigating payments for public involvement can be complicated, so with The Health Research Authority & Health and Care Research Wales, we’ve developed new guidance for public contributors on receiving payment, specifically looking at tax and employment status.

Read it here:
nihr.ac.uk/documents/paym…

'Working together in this way is a form of social justice'

In this NIHR ARC North East and North Cumbria blog, Angela Wearn describes her Inclusive Schools project, where diverse and inclusive partnership working has helped to address young people’s priorities: arc-nenc.nihr.ac.uk/news/preventin…

Take a look at this ARC North West Coast blog about putting patients and the public at the heart of dementia research ❤️

Laura Prato, Dr Megan Rose Readman and Megan Polden explain how they ensure patient and public involvement is at the forefront of their research: arc-nwc.nihr.ac.uk/uncategorized/…

We are proud of the work we do in collaboration with patients, service users, carers & the public. But we recognise we need to keep advancing.

To strengthen this work, we recently set out new Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships.

Read more:
nihr.ac.uk/news/renewing-…

Are you being offered expenses or payment for your involvement? Our payment guide for public contributors answers some frequently asked questions and suggests where you might get advice about your particular circumstances.

Read more: nihr.ac.uk/documents/paym…

#TuesdayTips

In November we held an event with NIHR leaders to explore 'the hidden costs of PPI' that prevent it from realising its full potential in health & care research.

Take a look at a synopsis of the session and the recommendations from the discussion here: nihr.ac.uk/documents/the-…