Patient and Public Involvement

The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, Digital and Robotics (NIHR HRC-DDR) carries out research into new healthcare technologies. It is essential that patients and members of the public are involved in the development of these technologies, to improve the quality of the physical products, and to ensure they are relevant, acceptable and accessible for the UK’s diverse patient population.

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Strategy 2024-2029

Our vision and priorities for working with patients, public and community partners over the next five years is outlined in our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Strategy 2024-2029.

The strategy was co-produced with patients and members of the public to develop meaningful aims and objectives, alongside inclusive and supportive approaches to public involvement and engagement.

Our six core aims are to:

Establish a HRC PPIE community that is representative of the diverse population we serve, respecting and championing equality, diversity and inclusion

Develop a sustainable PPIE community who feel respected, supported and confident to shape our research and decision-making

Work in partnership with patients, the public and local communities to deliver effective and inclusive communications and engagement activities

Build capacity and capability for PPIE within HealthTech Research Co-develop plans to capture and share the impact of our PPIE activity

Involve the public in research management, regulation, leadership and decision making.

The strategy will inform the HRC PPIE agenda from 2024 – 2029 and progress will be reported annually to NIHR.