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NIHR are pleased to offer five practical and interactive 2h sessions focussed on different aspects of PPI delivery. Each session can be attended as a stand-alone event or as part of a course.

Learn how to:
• Identify how the public can meaningfully contribute to your work
• Manage group discussions and get the most out of the conversations
• Work successfully with members of the public
• Communicate in plain English

These sessions are open to all researchers working in health and social care across Wessex. These events are not designed for public members although some may benefit from sessions where there is clear overlap with their role. Public members will apply and be prioritised using the same criteria and should be supported by their research team and/or PPI lead in their application. Travel and time reimbursement for their attendance would need to be met by the research team.

Programme

All sessions take place in Room LC51, Level C, South Academic Block, Southampton General Hospital

Wednesday 6th May 2020, 10:30-12:30
Session 1: What is the right way to involve people

Where the public influence your research
Ways in which you can work together

Thursday 21st May 2020, 12:30-14:30
Session 2: Working with the public – managing group discussions

Strategies to get the most out of group discussions
Tips to manage more challenging personalities

Tuesday 2nd June 2020, 10:30-12:30
Session 3: Working with the public – recruiting and keeping members

Who you should be involving in your research
How to maintain positive relationships with those you involve

Monday 22nd June 2020, 13:30-15:30
Session 4: Working with the public – getting the most out of your PPI activities

How to ensure that people are able to contribute
The importance of planning to ensure your activity is effective and successful

Tuesday 30th June 2020, 13:30-15:30
Session 5: Communicating in lay language

How to write and talk in a lay language, and working with jargon.