We are always looking to welcome new voices into our PPIE community.

Whether you are a patient, carer, member of the public, charity community member, project team member, researcher, or student, there are many ways to get involved:

  • Join a PPIE Committee or Advisory Group

    Help shape research priorities, plan activities and contribute to decision-making.

  • Attend an Open Day or Roadshow

    Visit our labs, meet researchers, and learn about our projects.

  • Contribute to public-facing materials

    Help us make our science more understandable and accessible.

  • Participate in training and co-creation workshops

    Build skills and confidence to engage with research.

  • Help us reach more communities

    Share your insights on barriers to research and how we can better serve diverse groups.

  • Follow us on social media

    Stay up to date and share your thoughts.

We value your time and expertise. All contributors are reimbursed for their involvement, and we strive to ensure no one feels overburdened.

Interested in joining us?

Please contact us at [email protected]

Mainstream is a collaboration between three world-class academic institutions and the UK National Health Service.

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