We are establishing a new Experts by Experience group for Patient and Public Involvement in Primary Care (GP) Undergraduate Teaching at Oxford University. The aim of this group is to embed patient and community perspectives into the strategy, organisation and delivery of Primary Care medical ... READ MORE
Opportunities for patients and the public
Join the AgeX Trial Public Advisory Group
What is breast cancer screening? The chances of dying from breast cancer are reduced by finding and treating it early. One way of detecting breast cancer early is by inviting women to have a screening test called a mammogram (an x-ray photo of the breast). Any medical intervention has benefits ... READ MORE
LAAOS-4 PPI review request
We are seeking to determine if catheter-based endovascular left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) prevents ischemic stroke or systemic embolism in participants with atrial fibrillation (AF), who remain at high risk of stroke. We would like to assemble a group of patients with experience of atrial ... READ MORE
Palliative care Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) pool
Help us shape the future of palliative care by sharing your voice. We are looking to create a diverse pool of people who are interested in contributing to research, education, service evaluation and improvement. This includes patients, carers, bereaved families, supporters and the public. Your ... READ MORE
Imaging for sarcoma
We are seeking adults who are interested to learn more about imaging for cancer and how research is progressing the use of imaging for personalised medicine. This work specifically focuses on sarcoma and PET/CT imaging – a specific type of imaging used primarily for cancer. PPI contributors would ... READ MORE
Have you ever received psychological therapy at NHS Talking Therapies (previously IAPT)?
I'm conducting a study looking at whether motivation and digital skills impact how people experience therapy at NHS Talking Therapies (previously IAPT). I'm seeking service users/ex-service users for consultation. This project is currently in the service user consultation stage. We are looking ... READ MORE
Join our study on how to share trial results with adult patients and the public
The results of medical trials should be shared with patients and the public. This ensures that the research is clear, honest, and trustworthy. But, in reality, results are not often shared with these groups. Previous studies show that one of the major reasons why results are not being shared ... READ MORE
Seeking children and young people who have been bereaved
What’s the project? This research project is about trying to better understand the types of experiences of children and young people who have been bereaved. It is normal to experience grief after someone close to us dies and we can all experience grief in different ways. There is often a lot of ... READ MORE
Improving cancer care
Are you: Between 35 and 50 years old? Interested in improving cancer care? Happy to give your thoughts? In our department we have lots of scientists and doctors building projects. What we need are members of the public. Would you like to help us plan what we do next? Your role: ... READ MORE
Do you have experience with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI)?
We are planning a research study to understand the current state of Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) in Oxfordshire hospitals. We are also planning to study the effects of antibiotics on CDI risks and outcomes. We are looking for PPI contributors who can offer their time and insights on ... READ MORE
Inclusive research practice methods
We are aiming to make the methods we use in our research more inclusive. This means going through the different research methods we use to work out which aspects of research recruitment and techniques currently prevent people from diverse backgrounds taking part. We would like to consult with a ... READ MORE
Are you interested in joining a PPI group to help with COVID-19 studies?
COVID-19 studies have different areas of focus and sometimes you may need to have particular experience. ... READ MORE