PPIE Together: Do Different, Do Better

In this special episode, members of the CHERISH advisory group and researcher Anna Sweeting share their experiences of working together to shape research on poverty, diet and physical activity. Through creativity, trust and genuine partnership, the project helped build confidence, create lasting friendships and ensure lived experience was at the heart of the research. They reflect on the power of...

Part 2 focuses on the practical side of running successful PPIE groups. The Citizens Academy team discuss planning meetings, supporting accessibility needs, building relationships, managing group dynamics, and creating inclusive spaces where people feel comfortable sharing their experiences. They also share simple tips for helping contributors feel heard, respected, and involved.  

In this first episode of PPIE Together: Do Different, Do Better, we - the Citizens Academy team at the University of East Anglia) introduce ourselves and explain what Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) really is. We share clear, real-world examples of how working with people with lived experience can strengthen research and teaching, increasing impact and improving outcomes for e...