PPIE Resources

The following documents are a useful starting point to introduce Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). They are also good to refer back to in terms of best practice.

• UK Standards for Public Involvement

For public contributors

• Public information pack (PIP): how to get involved in NHS, public health and social care research

For researchers

• Briefing notes for researchers

These guides are useful for both research teams and public contributors to understand the expectations of certain roles.

• Guidance for involving members of the public in interview panels, committees and other panel membership
• Public co-applicants in research: guidance on roles and responsibilities

We value the time and expertise of our public contributors. Here you can find out more about expenses and honorarium.

• NIHR Payment guidance for researchers and professionals
• NIHR Payment guidance for members of the public

The promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion is central to the mission and vision of the University of Birmingham.

We are committed to:

• Creating an inclusive environment: developing a University community where everyone feels welcome, included and empowered to succeed
• Dismantling barriers: addressing the structural barriers faced by groups within the University in order to create more equitable outcomes
• Integrating equality, diversity and inclusion: issues and impacts are considered and addressed across our activities

The following resources may be helpful:

• Better healthcare through more inclusive research
• Toolkit for increasing participation of BAME groups in health research
• How to engage seldom heard groups