PCIE In Research - WHY?
At ARC KSS we value the views and perspectives that people with lived experience can bring to the academic world of research. This goes beyond just asking them to review public facing documents but to think about how you can meaningfully involve them in your project, allowing them to have an impact on how the project is designed and carried out, making research outcomes more relevant to people to communities.
Here are some PCIE impact stories from researchers who have worked with public members in their projects and the added value they felt this brought.
Case Study: The impact of involvement from a public members perspective
Case Study: Planning for future care during the COVID 19 pandemic
Case study: Public Involvement Impact Review - Unlocking Data
Case study: Developing ideas and strengthening research proposals through public involvement
Case Study: Impact of PCIE in the funding process
PCIE In Research - HOW?
The PCIE team can support and guide researchers with PCIE plans for their projects - from start to finish, and at any point along the way. We offer advice on how, when, and where to carry out high-quality public involvement, signposting to relevant resources and approaches. Our guidance is underpinned by the UK Standards for Public Involvement.
Planning for PCIE is particularly important, as it often takes longer than expected. To help with this, we've developed the How-to-Guide for PCIE- a one-stop resource for all things PCIE.
Further resources are available here.
PCIE In Research - WHO?
Building strong relationships with public members is key to ensuring that working together is both enjoyable and effective. Consider who you may already know through your networks who could offer a public perspective. If you'd like support with this, the PCIE Team can connect you with experienced and knowledgeable ARC KSS public members. They bring not only lived experience and valuable skills, but often have close links with local community care groups who may also be able to support your work.
Two ARC KSS PhD students, Kat and Alice, involved public members in their research projects using co-production as a way of working. Here, they share their top tips for anyone interested in using co-production approach in their research.
Click here to read how one of our Public Advisors has combined personal experience of dementia with a passion for technology to bring valuable insight and support to the Dementia, Digital and Co-production Themes. Their contribution is helping shape the research and design of a digital tracking tool for dementia and wellbeing.
Graphic designs created with our public members and Juli Dosad.
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