Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research
The focus of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR) is on improving treatment and care for people living with asthma.
The Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research is a collaborative venture between people affected by asthma, universities from across the UK, Asthma UK, healthcare professionals, NHS partners and other organisations. The Centre is supported by a UK-wide Patient and Public Involvement Platform and is led by Directors Professor Aziz Sheikh of the University of Edinburgh, and Professor Chris Griffiths of Queen Mary University of London
The PPI Platform supports researchers across the Centre to involve people affected by asthma in every step of the research and works closely to ensure the strategic direction of the Centre is relevant for those affected by asthma. AUKCAR will build on current infrastructure to pilot the PPI Standards. The project will be co-developed and delivered by PPI volunteer leads and researchers.
Twitter: @AUKCAR
Palliative and End of Life Care Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) research group, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow
We set up a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) research group last year to promote public participation in Palliative and End of Life Care research in Nursing and Health Care at the University of Glasgow. As a National Standards test-bed project our aim is to increase the scope and diversity of PPI membership and activity. This includes creating meaningful opportunities for PPI members to learn about the research process and to identify their priorities for future projects. The vision is to co-produce a Code of Practice and 3-year forward plan for PPI in Nursing and Health Care research. To support this endeavour, we are building relationships with individuals, community organisations and staff from the Scottish Health Council. Acting as a test-bed project will help to foster this vital work and help us to set a framework for good practice in PPI that can be used across the University.