Meet the CPFT Research PPIE team
We are the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) Research Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) team. We work in research alongside our clinical roles. Our aim is to support the delivery of great health research that is patient-centred and meets the needs of people using CPFT services and their families.
The PPIE team do this by inviting diverse people with lived experience of health conditions to share their views when research ideas are being developed, and guide studies that are being delivered. We also invite carers and supporters to share their views too. Involving people with lived experience in the design and development of research can improve its quality and relevance and help researchers communicate study information well, including the results.
We support research with our clinical expertise at CPFT by:
- Helping to deliver best practice for research PPIE
- Improving study information and communication for participants
- Improving the research experience for participants
- Meeting with researchers to identify PPIE needs
- Providing practical support for research meetings
- Promoting research at public engagement events
- Helping to build skills and confidence to deliver great research
- Signposting to research training, PPIE advice and networks
If you would like to request PPIE support for your project or study, contact the team at: RandD@cpft.nhs.uk
As a patient, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support.