Patient involvement and engagement

A patient discussion group

How can I involve patients and the public in my research?

If you're looking for guidance and information on how to include members of the public and patients in your research – and want to find out more about the benefits of doing so – then there's a range of resources to help.

Resources from the Patient Experience Research Centre

Public involvement resource hub

The public involvement resource hub features guidance for staff and students on all areas of public involvement, from identifying areas for involvement and applying for funding to evaluating your activity.

Public involvement training

A series of training modules, which are suitable for both Imperial researchers and patients/members of the public.

PPI case studies and blogs

Public involvement case studies

Why and how have other Imperial researchers sought to involve patients and the public in their work? Read these case studies on the PERC blog.

Blogs

For discussion, debate and new ideas about Patient and Public Involvement in Research.

Further engagement resources

A member of the public participates in a hands-on demonstration

Funding for engagement

Internal and external funding opportunities, including the Societal Engagement Seed Fund.
Members of the local White City community take part in a workshop

Highlight stories

An inspiring range of case studies showcasing the impact of engagement with research.
Members of the public take part in a survey

Ways to get involved

From taking part in the Festival and Fringe to volunteering, find out about events and opportunities at Imperial.