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Public involvement in research is when the research is carried out with or by members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’, or ‘for’ them. This includes, for example, working with research funders to prioritise research, offering advice as members of a project steering group, commenting on and developing research materials and undertaking research with research participants. For more information, see About public involvement.

Latest Opportunities

Are you interested to join our patient discussion group?

Could women - health issues of high BMI/ obesity and/or high blood pressure help us.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Group

Diabetic foot ulcer? Or are you a carer or family member of someone who has?

Developing a pre-pregnancy weight loss program for women with type 2 diabetes

What are your thoughts for a weight loss program for Black and South Asian women?

Public involvement to shape research in vaccines and immunisation

Would you like to share your ideas and inform research in vaccines and immunisation?

Accessing mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic: the experiences of adults with a learning disability and their carers

A study exploring experiences of adults with a learning disability (pandemic)

Calling NHS 111 about COVID-19

We are studying how NHS111 have been advising the public re COVID-19.

Economies for Healthier Lives funding programme – Public involvement group

Support a new funding programme -strengthen relationships between economy & health

CONSULT project – Survey for Stroke Survivors

Are you a stroke survivor 18 or over? Help assess the CONSULT system

Are you affected by dementia in people of South Asian origin?

I am looking for people to advise my study on dementia in older South Asians.

Understanding the experience of supporting a suicidal friend or relative with psychosis

Interview study to understand carer support for people with psychosis and suicidal experiences

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