Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) content
Introduction
The input and perspective of people living with cancer, carers and former carers is vital in making sure the charity's work is relevant and has a real impact on lives in Yorkshire.
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is a partnership between professionals, patients and members of the public. They get involved in the running of an organisation or project, often on a special panel or committee. Members are encouraged to use their own personal experience to help highlight issues and priorities viewed as important by the public.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is committed to PPIE best practice both in the research it funds and within the charity. One of the charity’s strategic aims is: People affected by cancer shape our work.
PPIE expectations for Award holders
Yorkshire Cancer Research requires all funded researchers to practise good PPIE. All applicants are asked to:
- Explain how they will involve the public in the design and development of their research proposal
- Involve a layperson in reviewing the proposal prior to submission
All Award holders are encouraged to include PPIE representation on their steering groups to review the progress and provide a unique perspective to the panel.
Yorkshire Cancer Research Influencers
Yorkshire Cancer Research Influencers are people living in Yorkshire who have personal experience of cancer. They share their experience to help Yorkshire Cancer Research fulfil its mission: Taking action today to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire.
There are many ways Influencers can support Yorkshire Cancer Research and help save lives in Yorkshire, and beyond. For example, the charity is is proud to have stakeholders representing the public on our Research Advisory Panel, which influences the charity’s priorities as well as the research projects we fund each year.
Research Advisory Panel
The Research Advisory Panel provides a critical role in helping to evaluate funding proposals, ensuring the needs of people with cancer in Yorkshire are reflected in the life-saving programmes the charity funds.
