Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP)
We are committed to advancing healthcare through innovative technologies and at the heart of our mission lies the recognition that patients and the public are integral partners in the research and development process.
We will actively partner with patients, the public, and local communities to develop and produce fit for purpose HealthTech that is beneficial for all, through a mutual understanding of experience and expertise, and promoting a research confident population.
Our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) will be delivered in collaboration with Vocal and its extensive public, patients, and community networks. Vocal brings together people and health research for mutual benefit, is a centre of excellence in public and patient involvement and engagement, and works collaboratively across the Greater Manchester research ecosystem to embed PPIE in health research.
Vocal has developed a PPIE strategy for 2022-2027, applicable to the partners it works with, which will be embodied by the HealthTech Research Centre in Emergency and Acute Care. The strategy was co-created with over 60 public partners and 35 researchers from across Greater Manchester.
Within this we will:
- Focus on serving the needs of patients and the public with emphasis on groups under-represented in research, unsure about, or excluded by technology, to ensure that outputs benefit all.
- Strive to develop an inclusive community of practitioners that reflects and embodies the diverse community of Greater Manchester.
Our Team:
Professor Bella Starling
PPIE Lead