NIHR Involvement

We share learning, events and advice from @NIHRresearch on engaging patients, service users, carers and the public in health and care research

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

"This programme helps develop clinical practice by incorporating research.”

Daniel, a service lead in supported living, shares his experience as one of the interns on the Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses

Apply now: https://t.co/pPxgj2EMpV

[Research at Leicester's Hospitals @LeicResearch]

Making research more accessible starts with listening.

As part of the LifeMap-QUEST study, #NIHRLeicesterBRC researchers co-produced multilingual videos with communities to explain a heart study and improve inclusion.

Working with @SAHealthAction and public contributors, the team shaped scripts and translations to ensure the content was clear and culturally appropriate.

Find out more: https://t.co/ZbjsvignQq

#PPI #Inclusion #HealthInequalities

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

Public partnerships reinforce the relevance, quality and impact of research. Partnering with the public, across the full diversity of the population, is a necessary and integral part of doing great science.

https://t.co/CGuHmoAd0r

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

We're committed to working with patients, service users, carers and communities to shape our work. We call this public partnerships, and it's how we ensure that our research reflects what matters to people and communities, and meets their needs.
https://t.co/CGuHmoAd0r

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

Today, we published our Action Plan for how NIHR will deliver against our Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships in 2026 to 2027.

Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing examples of the actions planned to strengthen Public Partnerships in our work.
https://t.co/CGuHmoAd0r

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Today, we published our Action Plan for how NIHR will deliver against our Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships in 2026 to 2027.

The NIHR Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships define the priority areas for improvement to how NIHR works with patients and the public from 2025 to 2030.

You can read the new Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships Action Plan here: https://t.co/PSaAUAqD3u

[Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 @DoctorChrisVT]

Why do some communities feel disconnected from health research and how do we rebuild trust?
Extraordinary and beautiful film by @DrKeertiGedela and @NIHRresearch @NIHRinvolvement examining the the roots of mistrust. https://t.co/GHB7QvbUzS

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

"The renewal of the Women’s Health Strategy marks another important opportunity in our mission to build a fairer health system. At the NIHR, we want to influence the culture of research to ensure women’s voices shape innovation and the development of new treatments and care." - NIHR CEO @LucyChappell2 on the renewed @DHSCgovuk Women's Health Strategy.

Read more about how we're playing a key role in improving healthcare outcomes for women and girls ➡️https://t.co/Y83BBWGMtA

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

Strengthen your skills to benefit your research career with our free webinars.

NIHR INSIGHT Masters student, Victor Olubiyi, explains how they equipped him with valuable knowledge and insights.

Explore our webinars: https://t.co/gENqujI04X

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

The SAFER-Dem trial is another great example of how working with patients and the public is a critical part of research. Researchers collaborated with people living with dementia, their carers, & hospital staff to co-design a simplified checklist & guide for dementia patients.

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

🧠 New tool to support people with dementia transitioning from hospital to community

Developed by NIHR-supported researchers @OfficialUoM, the SAFER-Dem “care bundle” helps make the discharge process safer, clearer and more person-centred, improving communication and involvement in care decisions.

Funded through our NIHR Three Schools Dementia Career Development Award & @GM_PSRC.

🔗 https://t.co/Ub4Tj2VhM1

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

Have you seen our latest Gamechanger? To celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we are sharing stories about how we have made research breakthroughs possible. Our latest highlights the importance of patient & public involvement in improving women's health. https://t.co/77CVejAlow

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

Did you see the news about the first men taking part in our landmark #ProstateCancer trial? Co-funded with @ProstateUK, TRANSFORM has people & communities at its heart. Black men, who are at higher risk of prostate cancer, are helping to shape the study ➡️ https://t.co/h1IqUUnfeV

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

This groundbreaking trial demonstrates the importance of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in research, achieved by working closely with Black community leaders and organisations as part of our commitment to ensuring meaningful participation in research.

[National Institute for Health and Care Research @NIHRresearch]

The first men have been tested in the TRANSFORM trial, a landmark prostate cancer screening trial funded in partnership between NIHR and @ProstateUK.

The study is aiming to find the best tests to screen men for what is the most common cancer in the UK.

Read the full story ⬇️
https://t.co/CWltQ8w7Hu

[NIHR Involvement @NIHRinvolvement]

A great example of partners "working together to effect sustainable change and pivot the NHS towards better prevention.”🤝

- Dipak Kotecha, Professor of Cardiology & Cardiac Imaging

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Birmingham @BirminghamBRC]

A @unibirmingham-led team has been selected for the £50m @NIHRresearch Cardiovascular Inequalities Challenge, working with partners to improve detection and management of high blood pressure and cholesterol in underserved communities.

Read more: https://t.co/YMT5NA72qv

[ARC South West @ARC_SouthWest]

Registration is open for the PPIE Summer School!

Exeter | 1–3 July 2026

A 3-day, in-person event bringing together researchers & public contributors to explore meaningful involvement in health & care research.

Find out more: https://t.co/RzZoAO3qXV

#PPIE #HealthResearch

[NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @NIHR_RSS]

The NIHR RSS are holding a 4 part webinar series on Funding Application Guidance: https://t.co/BuWrZT0AOs

The first webinar will focus on ‘Public Perspectives Informing Your Research', on 28 April 11am - 12pm.

To find out more and to register:
https://t.co/K9p6FvOHHi

[Dr Janet Diffin @janetdiffin]

As an original signatory to the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement, @HSCRandD committed to continuing the PPI in Research Small Grant Scheme. On the 4th anniversary of the Shared Commitment, @HSCRandD are pleased to share the impacts to date
https://t.co/J13rWHtGyE

[Fuse @fuse_online]

Today we are celebrating four years of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement. Fuse is proud to be working in partnership with @HRA_Latest and over 30 other leading organisations to help drive up standards in health & social care research

More here⬇️
https://t.co/JdVEMHjrf5

[Bristol Health Partners @BristolHealthP]

Our public partners and contributors are vital to making health and care improvements evidence-based and equitable. We couldn't do what we do without them 🙌
https://t.co/Pv4fMUA8FV...
#SharedCommitment #4thAnniversary #PublicInvolvement #PPI

[NIHR ARC North East and North Cumbria @NIHR_ARC_NENC]

Today, we’re celebrating the 4th anniversary of the @HRA_Latest Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in Health and Social Care Research.

Read more: https://t.co/uRQ7nqFzfx

[NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC @GM_PSRC]

This week, we're celebrating the women driving #patientsafety research.

We're proud to spotlight one of our core team members, Louise Gorman, who ensures our projects centre the voices of patients, carers and people with lived experience.

Read her story: https://t.co/qWc3YeTdik