This unique, 3-day, in-person learning event, hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaborations South West Peninsula (PenARC), has been co-designed by and is delivered by academics and patient / public collaborators.
It offers a rare opportunity to explore beyond the processes that deliver PPIE and discover its underlying values and the importance of creativity and justice in building the relationships that successful PPIE depends upon.
The Summer School is tailored to those who are working across different disciplines in medicine, health and social care, and public health – from early career researchers through to professors and those who lead and administer PPIE. It is also relevant to people who are not currently involving members of the public in their work but would like to do so.
We invite you to come and take a deep dive with us into the values and principles that underpin PPIE. Combining theory and practical work, we offer the opportunity to create and be supported by a safe space and experience shared learning in which to explore and reflect.
Why this course matters
PPIE in research continues to gain importance in health and care research. It gives people with experience of illnesses and service use the opportunity to add their knowledge to research. It also creates an ethos of equality where patients and members of the public work with researchers as partners – in ways that are ‘for’ or ‘with’ them, rather than ‘to’ or ‘about’ them. Finally, it is an important means by which people can have a say in publicly funded research and be given the opportunity to make decisions, shape, and learn more about research.
This course is an opportunity to explore beyond the numbers and the rhetoric of PPIE. We will examine innovative and honest ways of generating and spreading knowledge. We will also explore how to foster the uptake of this knowledge through partnerships with care sectors, the public and communities – partnerships that reflect creativity and justice.
To book your place click on the button at the top of this page and we look forward to welcoming you in July!
Some comments from past attendees:
“It was extremely inspiring and left me with lots of ideas about my PPIE / research work.”
“This was one of the best learning events I have attended. It was really easy to engage with and every session was set up in a way that ensured understanding.”
“It filled me with joy! I felt really energised and inspired – but it also gave me space to be reflective about my practice and why the hell I’m doing what I do!”
“Prepare to shift your mindset about PPIE as this course unveils its true potential, illuminating paths to turn it into an invaluable asset rather than a burdensome obligation.”
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