Patient and public involvement (PPI)
Putting patients at the centre of what we do
The NIHR CRN is committed to involving patients, carers and members of the public in all stages of the research process to make sure that research is relevant to those that matter most – the patients. The Clinical Research Network has implemented a national strategy for involving patients and the public in research. We, like other Comprehensive Local Research Networks, are contributing to the national approach by putting plans into practice so that patients and the public can help shape research locally.
There are a wide range of opportunities for patients to get involved nationally. Further information is available on the Clinical Research Network ‘patient and public’ web pages.
The Patient and public involvement officer for County Durham & Tees Valley is Andrew Robinson who has provided further information for researchers and members of the public at the links below:
