Why do we involve the public in our research?

To ensure research is carried out in the best way possible  

When we do research, we involve a group of experts such as statisticians, systematic reviewers, qualitative researchers and health economists. Members of the public are experts in their field, for example as patients, carers, parents, or service users. We therefore involve the public to help us define research

Contact Alisha Newman, the CAPC Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Advisor to discuss your requirements at an early stage in the process, by emailing capc-ppi@bristol.ac.uk or calling 0117 455 9129

To meet funding requirements

Because of the benefits of involving the public in research, funding bodies now require researchers to describe how they will involve patients and the public throughout the course of a research project.

How the CAPC Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Advisor can help

There are a number of ways in which the CAPC Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Advisor can help CAPC researchers. For example, you may need help with:

• working out the best way public and patient involvement and engagement can benefit your research;
• more specific plans regarding when and how public and patient involvement could be carried out;
• costing;
• writing the public and patient involvement section for your grant application;
• promoting your public and patient involvement opportunities to the public members;

Contact Alisha Newman, the CAPC patient and public involvement and engagement advisor to discuss your requirements at an early stage in the process, by emailing capc-ppi@bristol.ac.uk or calling  0117 455 9129

Patient and public involvement and engagement resources for researchers

• Guide to working effectively with public contributors - by public contributors themselves
• PPI tips for improving EDI in research design (PDF, 335kB)
• PPIE Critical Appraisal Checklist (Office document, 30kB)
• Information on managing PPIE finances

Contact

Please contact Alisha Newman, Public Involvement and Engagement Advisor for any queries about getting involved in research as a public contributor or incorporating public involvement into your research.

Email: capc-ppi@bristol.ac.uk

Phone: 0117 455 9129