Adept Patient and Public Involvement - Join our Research Efforts!
At Adept, we believe in the crucial role that patients and the public play in shaping and improving research. We are actively seeking individuals who want to make a difference and join our Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) groups. Our goal is to ensure that research is accessible, addresses patients’ needs, and provides tangible benefits to patients.
Join Our PPI Groups Today!
We are looking for a diverse group of service users to join our Adept PPI groups. Whether you have personal experience with healthcare or simply want to make a positive impact, we welcome your participation. Help shape the future of research and become a member of our Adept PPI groups today.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) defines patient and public involvement in research as an active partnership between patients, carers and members of the public with researchers that influences and shapes research. This ensures that research is carried out with members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them.
Patient and public involvement (PPI) can include a wide range of ways of being involved and contributing towards the research, from the beginning of a research project to the end and beyond. At the ADePT research unit, PPI groups are run by holding meetings throughout the year to discuss topics and process on projects. PPI advisory group members receive payment for their time spent in meetings or contributing to projects.
Members of PPI groups meet at least 4 times a year, in person or online depending on member preference, typically for between 1 – 2 hours.
Contributions you can make as a PPI member include:
- Assisting direct future research priorities by reviewing research proposals and ideas
- Shaping research project materials and approach through review and feedback
- Sharing lived experience and opinions
- Co-developing and designing dissemination of research findings
- Additional activities such as attending talks/conferences and creating content.
PPI has always helped shape and develop projects in the ADePT unit as well as this, PPI work in the ADePT unit also aims to benefit advisory group members.
For example, previous advisory group members have:
- Presented talks about their experiences
- Written blogs and articles
- Become involved in further research
- Attended conferences
The MCT-PATHWAY project reviewed the PPI work conducted over the course of the study and provided feedback on meeting NIHR standards and how to improve PPI work in future research. We hope to share these results soon!
- What is PPI
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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) defines patient and public involvement in research as an active partnership between patients, carers and members of the public with researchers that influences and shapes research. This ensures that research is carried out with members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them.
- Why Join a PPI Group
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Patient and public involvement (PPI) can include a wide range of ways of being involved and contributing towards the research, from the beginning of a research project to the end and beyond. At the ADePT research unit, PPI groups are run by holding meetings throughout the year to discuss topics and process on projects. PPI advisory group members receive payment for their time spent in meetings or contributing to projects.
Members of PPI groups meet at least 4 times a year, in person or online depending on member preference, typically for between 1 – 2 hours.
Contributions you can make as a PPI member include:
- Assisting direct future research priorities by reviewing research proposals and ideas
- Shaping research project materials and approach through review and feedback
- Sharing lived experience and opinions
- Co-developing and designing dissemination of research findings
- Additional activities such as attending talks/conferences and creating content.
- PPI at ADePT
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PPI has always helped shape and develop projects in the ADePT unit as well as this, PPI work in the ADePT unit also aims to benefit advisory group members.
For example, previous advisory group members have:
- Presented talks about their experiences
- Written blogs and articles
- Become involved in further research
- Attended conferences
The MCT-PATHWAY project reviewed the PPI work conducted over the course of the study and provided feedback on meeting NIHR standards and how to improve PPI work in future research. We hope to share these results soon!
Pathway Beacons
PATHWAY – Beacons currently has a PPI group made up of service users with lived experience of cardiac events. If you are interested, or have any questions about the group, please contact Dr. Andy Belcher
Patient and Public Involvement
Seeking public members for Patient and Public Involvement group to improve research accessibility, patient relevance and direct benefit. Play a key role in shaping research direction and impact.
YoMeta
YoMeta has two PPI groups: one for parents/adults with experience in youth mental health care, and another for young people with mental health experience participating in YoMeta pilot. Contact Beth Cooper for more information or to join.
Are you interested in being a part of making a positive impact on research?
Our research unit is currently seeking members for our Patient and Public Advisory groups. As a member, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our research projects are accessible, relevant to patient needs, and provide direct benefits to patients.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with our team of experts, share your insights and perspectives, and help shape the direction and impact of our research. This is a unique and meaningful opportunity to make a difference and contribute to improving care for all.
We invite you to join us on this journey as we work to advance research/care and make a positive impact on the lives of patients. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about becoming a member, please see the details below.
We are looking for a range of people to join our PPI groups which include:
- Children and young people with and without lived experience of mental health issues
- Young carers
- Children and young people with lived experience of a cardiac condition
- Parents of individuals with cardiac conditions
- Adults with and without lived experience of mental health issues
- Parents of individuals with mental health issues
- Teachers
- Healthcare professionals.
If you are interested in being involved with the PPI work in our unit, contact the below staff members who will best direct you to how to get involved.
Children/Young People with and without lived experience of mental health issues, young carers, parents of individuals with mental health issues and teachers – Please contact Beth Cooper: bethanygrace.cooper@gmmh.nhs.uk
Children/Young People with lived experience of a cardiac condition and parents – Please contact Joy Adewusi: joy.adewusi@gmmh.nhs.uk
Adults with lived experience of a cardiac event – Please contact Dr Andy Belcher: andrew.belcher@gmmh.nhs.uk
For any other queries, please contact the unit directly via the Contact us Page or email adeptru@gmmh.nhs.uk
- Who are we looking for?
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We are looking for a range of people to join our PPI groups which include:
- Children and young people with and without lived experience of mental health issues
- Young carers
- Children and young people with lived experience of a cardiac condition
- Parents of individuals with cardiac conditions
- Adults with and without lived experience of mental health issues
- Parents of individuals with mental health issues
- Teachers
- Healthcare professionals.
- Contact us
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If you are interested in being involved with the PPI work in our unit, contact the below staff members who will best direct you to how to get involved.
Children/Young People with and without lived experience of mental health issues, young carers, parents of individuals with mental health issues and teachers – Please contact Beth Cooper: bethanygrace.cooper@gmmh.nhs.uk
Children/Young People with lived experience of a cardiac condition and parents – Please contact Joy Adewusi: joy.adewusi@gmmh.nhs.uk
Adults with lived experience of a cardiac event – Please contact Dr Andy Belcher: andrew.belcher@gmmh.nhs.uk
For any other queries, please contact the unit directly via the Contact us Page or email adeptru@gmmh.nhs.uk
