Useful Patient and Public Involvement Resources
We can offer researchers advice and support about involving the public in research, and share resources to ensure patient and public involvement (PPI) is embedded in research. Below are some comprehensive links and useful resources covering many aspects of PPI, including the UK Standards for Public Involvement, training, payment, impact and much more.
General Resources
NIHR Comprehensive Resources to Support Patient and Public Involvement
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) resources for applicants to NIHR research programmes
- Public involvement resources for applicants to NIHR research programmes including training, impact, feedback and co-production.
Briefing notes for researchers - public involvement in NHS, health and social care research (NIHR)
- Guidance for researchers new to public involvement in research, and those with experience who are looking to update and refresh their skills and knowledge.
Glossary of Common Research Terms
Research Design Service PPI Handbook
Setting Up and Running Groups
Frequently Asked PPI Questions
Description of chairperson duties
Virtual and Hybrid PPI Meetings
Virtual involvement: A guide to video calling
Guidance for Planning Virtual PPI
Training
There is a free online course developed by the NIHR that you can access here. There are three separate modules covering different topics; each module may take one to two hours to complete.
