PPI means actively working in partnership with patients and members of the public to plan, manage, design, and carry out research. PPI is an essential part of research and has been shown to improve its quality, impact, and the outcome for patients.
Our PPI Surgeries are a great opportunity for you to present your research proposal to members of our Patient and Public Network and hear their unique perspectives before you submit your application to Heart Research UK. You can ask our members about elements of your research design, get feedback on your plain English lay summary, and strengthen sections of your application to ensure that patients are at the heart of your research.
All grant proposals are reviewed and scored by people who have been affected by heart diseases. Their comments and scores help our medical experts on our panels make final funding decisions.
“The meeting was very useful and positive, and it was great to work with the enthusiastic patients you kindly put us in touch with. The patients were an absolute pleasure to work with, shared valuable insights and knew the questions to ask based on their experiences and treatment of their condition. The patients behaved like critical friends, so fantastic and generous with their feedback. They helped us identify and explore barriers to the research that we had not yet considered, to better shape and strengthen our proposal.”
Dr Marta Varela Anjari
Imperial College London
“Taking part in the Patient and Public Involvement Workshop with Heart Research UK was an incredibly valuable experience. Hearing directly from patients and members of the public on our research proposal provided fresh perspectives that helped us strengthen both the focus and clarity of our work. The feedback we received really helped us to reflect on how to make our research more relevant and impactful for those it aims to benefit. I would highly recommend the workshop to any researcher applying for a grant with Heart Research UK”
Dr Amy Elizabeth Harwood
Manchester Metropolitan University
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