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Our strategy

Six Core PPIE Aims

Our six core PPIE aims are to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

If you are a member of the public with lived experience of accessing healthcare and have an interest in medical technology and innovation, please visit How can I get involved? to find out more.