Patient & public involvement in research
The NIHR South Manchester Clinical Research Facility is committed to:
Providing opportunities for patients and the public to learn more about research activities,
share their experiences and have a say in respiratory research
Patient and public involvement (PPI) is founded on the core principle that people who are affected by research have a right to have a say in what and how research is undertaken and is considered a key component of a quality research culture (Department of Health, 2005).
Research funders and sponsors increasingly require PPI to be demonstrated in different stages of the research process. The rationale for this is that involvement can lead to research studies which are more relevant, better designed, more likely to recruit (thus completing to time and target), and whose results are more useful and better disseminated.
There is a wealth of information available to researchers on how to involve patients and the public in research. We highly recommend you read the following guidance documents published and/or recommended by INVOLVE, a government funded organisation to support active public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research. Simply click to download each booklet.
The NIHR South Manchester Clinical Research Facility has a clear strategy on how to acheive patient and public involvement and engagement within our unit. We have both the knowledge and expertise to support researchers to acheive meaningful involvement activities in all stages of the research process. Contact us to find out how we can support you.
Briefing notes
Budgeting for involvement
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