Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)

Why is PPI important?

• PPI was identified in 1996 in “Consumers in NHS Research” (1996) and the NIHR INVOLVE group quickly evolved.  This group promotes and supports PPI involvement in NHS, public health and social care research and development.

• PPI gives individuals and communities the opportunity and influence to shape health and social care services and is part of the NHS Centre for Involvement.

• As experts in research we know that research which reflects the needs and views of the public is more likely to produce results that can be used to improve practice in health and social care. 

Our Department's PPI Aims

• Provide a formal, permanent & diverse representation of patients and public who use the Covid, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation department services or participate in Covid, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation department and ARC Rehabilitation Theme research.

• Uphold an international reputation by utilising PPI to advise on the production of quality research.

• Uphold an international reputation by utilising PPI to advise on improving clinical provision.

Ongoing commitment of Departmental PPI

• We hold quarterly PPI meetings for existing members of the PPI group but welcome all new enquires for individuals who would like to join us.  Individual studies that have PPI members allocated to them also hold regular meetings appropriate to their needs.

The PPI Team

PPI Lead Lorraine Voisey 

Here are some useful links.

http://arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/about/public-involvement

http://www.invo.org.uk/

If you are interested in joining the group or for further information please contact either Lorraine at:

lorraine.voisey@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or alternatively call on: 0116 2583986.