Reaching and engaging people with long lasting pain: Experiences of a public contributor and research ambassador
19 July 2024
In this blog post, John Alexander* reflects on his experience of being involved in a Public Involvement and Engagement project with Sarah Harrisson, Krysia Canvin and Mel Holden from Keele University alongside public co-applicant and expert by experience, Louise Trewern.
PPIE in Practice - Nicotine reduction therapy for smoking reduction in pregnancy
3 May 2024
In our new video blog series 'Public Involvement and Engagement in Practice', Halle Johnson (Public Involvement and Engagement Manager) speaks to Dr Sophie Orton, Senior Research Fellow from the University of Nottingham about her recent research focused on smoking reduction in pregnancy.
Co-developing Long Covid information materials for, and with, children and young people
18 December 2023
Members of the SPLaTToon project team share their reflections on involving children and young people to co-develop accessible information on Long Covid. This project was funded through the SPCR PPIE Fund.
Involving the public in research funding
18 May 2022
Supporting the move to conduct involvement virtually
17 November 2020
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February 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
27 February 2026
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SPCR Masterclass Recording | Let’s Talk Dementia
24 February 2026
The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Let’s Talk Dementia: Supporting communication in research partnerships involving people with dementia.” The session explored how researchers and public contributors can work together more inclusively by adapting communication practices to better support people with dementia as active partners in research.