Occasionally we are contacted by organisation who are looking for volunteers to take part in research. These tend to be universities and health care groups. We are going to start advertising some research opportunities on our page and hope they are of some interest to you. We would like to make it clear that we (Bristol ED Peer Support Group) are not responsible or linked with the research in any way so if you have any issues we unfortunately cannot take any responsibility. However, in each research study should be ethical approval gained and a named contact/Principle Investigator so if you do experience any problems please contact them directly.
EDIT, the group that is working to coordinate local services for people with eating disorders has asked us to let you know about the following event.
New workshop: Introduction to public involvement in research for members of the public – Friday 21st May 2021 10.00 am-1.15 pm
Involving members of the public in health and social care research is known as public involvement or patient and public involvement (PPI). Public involvement can help to make sure that:
What to expect: An interactive morning workshop online. The workshop will introduce public involvement in health and social care research, including what would be expected of you and you can expect of others. Some of the sessions will be:
New workshop: Introduction to public involvement in research for members of the public – Friday 21st May 2021 10.00 am-1.15 pm
Involving members of the public in health and social care research is known as public involvement or patient and public involvement (PPI). Public involvement can help to make sure that:
- Research addresses public/patient/service user concerns and needs;
- Information about research is communicated clearly;
- Research is informed by the views of those it is intended to benefit; and
- Findings are shared with people who can use the information to improve care and services.
What to expect: An interactive morning workshop online. The workshop will introduce public involvement in health and social care research, including what would be expected of you and you can expect of others. Some of the sessions will be:
- Discussing a possible research topic
- Expectations and practical information
- Tips from experienced public contributors
- Getting feedback and knowing what difference you've made