As part of our commitment to capacity building around public and patient involvement in research, we have set up a monthly online PPIE Journal Club.
The Journal Club aims to provide an informal space in which all members of the ARC WM community can come together to learn about PPIE through discussion of an article, blog or resource. The Journal Club is open to all members of the ARC WM community, including staff and public contributors.
Each month, an article, blog or resource will be identified as the subject of discussion, and a member of the ARC WM PPIE team will lead a session with an overview of their reflections on the piece. This will then be followed by group discussion amongst attendees.
Research Handbook:
This handbook is written for patients and members of the public who want to understand more about the approaches, methods and language used by health-services researchers. It was developed during a five-year NIHR research programme called Enhancing the Quality of User Involved Care Planning in Mental Health Services (EQUIP).
NIHR Payment Guidance for Members of the Public:
This NIHR guide (published December 2024) is for patients, carers and members of the public thinking about getting involved in research and being offered expenses and/or payment for involvement. It offers answers to some frequently asked questions and suggests where you might get advice about your particular circumstances.
NIHR Guidance on Co-Producing a Research Project:
This guidance sets out the key principles and features of co-producing a research project and suggests ways to realise them. It also outlines some of the key challenges that will need addressing to aid those intending to take the co-producing research route.
NIHR Going the Extra Mile:
Final report and recommendations of a strategic review of public involvement in the NIHR (2015).
The Get-It Glossary:
An online glossary of health research terms defined in plain English.
NIHR Glossary:
An online glossary of definitions of some of the more specialised language and acronyms used in the health research sector.