UK Standards for Public Involvement
The UK Standards for Public Involvement are designed to improve the quality and consistency of public involvement in research. The standards are a description of what good public involvement looks like and encourage approaches and behaviours that are the hallmark of good public involvement. They were developed by the UK Public Involvement Standards Development Partnership.
Briefing notes for researchers – public involvement in NHS, health and social care research
This guidance explains the different ways members of the public are involved in research and can help with understanding how to plan, resource and support public involvement in research. The guidance is helpful for new researchers considering how best to involve public members and experienced researchers looking to update and refresh their skills. Produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
Public Involvement front door
This website combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to open up the world of public involvement and empower researchers of all experience levels to meaningfully involve public members in their work. Funded through SafetyNet, the NIHR Patient Safety
Research Collaboration Network.
Practical resources for everyday public involvement in research
This page by Peter Bates provides a collection of checklists, tools and resources to support in getting the everyday things that need to be in place to make public involvement a positive experiences for everyone. From understanding the research process, to consent and conduct to money, training and development, this page provides a variety of helpful resources for getting started with public involvement in research.
Public Involvement in a pandemic: lessons from the UK COVID-19 public involvement matching service
This report reflects on the lessons learned about public involvement in research during a public health crisis. It identifies key themes and best practice for good public involvement in research. This report was produced by the Health Research Authority.
Public involvement and engagement – Medical Research Council
The resource provides an overview of public involvement and engagement with medical sciences by the Medical Research Council (MRC). It includes a series of case studies that show examples of good practice for researchers and the many ways researchers can effectively involve the public in their research.
Free Public and Patient Involvement toolkit
This free Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) toolkit is designed to support with planning and carrying out effective PPI. The toolkit and guide provide resources to help with all stages of PPI, from planning to post engagement. This PPI toolkit has been developed and designed by Involving People.
Public & Patient Involvement and Engagement guide for researchers
This guide to Public & Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) for researchers has been designed to support with planning PPIE activities. Produced by the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre.
Resource Bank – Newcastle Health Research Partnership
A bank of training, resources and policies to complement the Public Partnerships Training Programme by Newcastle Health Research Partnership.