What is Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement?

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is a way of making sure everyone benefits from research, particularly those most affected by it. PPIE does this by carrying out research ‘with’ members of the public instead of carrying out research ‘to’, ‘about’, or ‘for’ them. Members of the public could mean patients, service users, family members, carers, or people who would be affected by the research findings.

Why does the Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Addictions need PPIE?

The Policy Research Unit (PRU) in Addictions wants to make sure the research we conduct makes a difference. People with lived experience of substance use or addictive behaviours can help us make our research better. Involvement in creating, managing, and sharing research improves the quality and relevance of the work we do. This is important as our research will be used to inform government policies.

What would I do if I join the PRU in Addictions as a PPIE member?

The PRU team will have various projects on smoking, nicotine vaping, alcohol, drug use, and gambling. All of these projects will need PPIE.

PPIE involves talking to researchers about their work and providing feedback. There will also be opportunities to work alongside researchers in designing and conducting studies, applying for grants, and helping researchers share and use their findings. PPIE work happens in group settings so you will also be able to work alongside others who have similar experiences. The PRU will provide training and work experience opportunities to learn more about the research process and PPIE.

You will be paid for being involved in PPIE. This is because you are spending your time helping others.

How can I get involved in the PRU in Addictions PPIE Network?

Research is strengthened by involving people from a diverse range of backgrounds. We especially welcome involvement from people with lived experience of substance use and addictive behaviours, as well from under-represented communities.

To sign up to our PPIE group please fill in an expression of interest form:

PRU in Addictions PPIE network expression of interest form

To find out more about the PRU in Addictions PPIE Network, please read our Welcome Information.

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If you have any questions, please contact ppiepruaddictions@kcl.ac.uk

Professor Gerda Reith

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NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions

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NIHR Policy Research Unit in Addictions