To place patients and the public at the heart of research, ensuring that they are embedded in all research activities
The NIHR defines public involvement in research as, “research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them. It is an active partnership between patients, carers and members of the public with researchers that influences and shapes research”. (From NIHR Briefing Notes).