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2008, July
Guidance that has been agreed with the Department of Health on payment rates to members of the public for attendance at Committee meetings and carrying out peer review.

This is an update to the original version published in 2006 (INVOLVE)First published August 2006, revised July 2008 Download button
National Institute for Health Research: Payment rates for public involvement

No. of pages: 2.  Filesize 58 kb

2007, March
An A5 leaflet for researchers, research commissioners/funders, members of Research Ethics Committees and it may also be helpful for members of the public. (INVOLVE) Download button
Good practice in active public involvement in research

No. of pages: 2.  Filesize 62 kb

2007, March
The Public Information pack (PIP) is made up of four booklets and is for members of the public who are interested in getting involved in NHS, public health and social care research. The booklets have been produced by INVOLVE with support and advice from members of the public to help us ensure we cover the kind of information people need, when first getting involved in research. The booklets are printed in colour with images so please do contact us for a hard copy or email pip@invo.org.uk
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The Public Information Pack (PIP) Booklet 1

No. of pages: 34.  Filesize 671 kb Download button
Booklet 2 Getting started

No. of pages: 30.  Filesize 849 kb Download button
Booklet 3 Finding out more

No. of pages: 37.  Filesize 278 kb Download button
Booklet 4 Jargon Buster

No. of pages: 18.  Filesize 258 kb

2006, September
A series of seven guidelines to help commissioners, researchers and the public to think about public involvement in research commissioning. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Commissioning Guidelines

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Getting involved in research grant applications: guidelines for members of the public P1

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Peer reviewing research proposals: guidelines for members of the public P2

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Being a member of a commissioning board:Guidelines for members of the public. P3

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Public involvement in research grant applications:guidelines for commissioners. C1

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Public involvement in peer reviewing research proposals: guidelines for commissioners. C2

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Public involvement on commissioning boards: guidelines for commissioners. C3

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Public involvement in research grant applications:guidelines for researchers. R1

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2006, September
Guideline providing information for members of the public interested in getting involved in peer review. This is one of a series of seven guidelines to help commissioners, researchers and the public to think about public involvement in research commissioning. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Peer reviewing research proposals: guidelines for members of the public.P2

No. of pages: 16.  Filesize 222 kb

2006, September
This guideline is written for members of the public interested in being a member of a commissioning board. One of a series of seven guidelines to help commissioners, researchers and the public to think about public involvement in research commissioning. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Being a member of a commissioning board:Guidelines for members of the public. P3

No. of pages: 12.  Filesize 155 kb

2006, September
This guideline is written for research commissioners interested in encouraging researchers to involve the public in research grant applications. Other guidelines in this series of seven are for members of the public and researchers. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Public involvement in research grant applications:guidelines for commissioners. C1

No. of pages: 12.  Filesize 212 kb

2006, September
This guideline is written for research commissioners interested in involving the public in peer reviewing research proposals. It is one in a series of seven written to help commissioners, researchers and members of the public think about public involvement in research commissioning. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Public involvement in peer reviewing research proposals: guidelines for commissioners. C2

No. of pages: 12.  Filesize 245 kb

2006, September
This guideline is for commissioners interested in involving members of the public on commissioning boards. Other guidelines in the series of seven are for researchers and members of the public. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Public involvement on commissioning boards: guidelines for commissioners. C3

No. of pages: 12.  Filesize 181 kb

2006, September
This guideline is written for researchers interested in public involvement in research grant applications. There are other guidelines, in this series of seven, for research commissioners and members of the public. (INVOLVE 2006) Download button
Public involvement in research grant applications:guidelines for researchers. R1

No. of pages: 12.  Filesize 219 kb

2006, August
This guide is a revision of a previous guide first published February 2002. The guide is intended primarily for the use of researchers and may also be useful for research commissioners. It includes guidance on reimbursement of expenses and payments for time, skill and expertise. (INVOLVE)revised August 2006 Download button
Guide to reimbursing and paying members of the public actively involved in research

No. of pages: 20.  Filesize 133 kb

2004, September
Developed with a group of young people and older adults who have been involved in research. The guide contains information on: the benefits of involving young people; when and how to involve young people; what are the power issues of involving young researchers.  (Perpetua Kirby) Download button
A Guide to Actively Involving Young People in Research:for researchers, research commissioners, and managers

No. of pages: 34.  Filesize 566 kb

2004, February
This is an introductory document designed for researchers with no previous experience of involving members of the public as active partners in research. It is a revision of the first edition which was published in 2000 and includes the more recent work of INVOLVE in the Policy Research Programme (PRP). Download button
Involving the public in NHS, public health, and social care research: Briefing Notes for Researchers

No. of pages: 73.  Filesize 596 kb

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2004, January
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Brief Summary for Involving Vulnerable and Marginalised People

No. of pages: 3.  

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Full Consultation Document for Involving Marginalised and Vulnerable Groups in Research

No. of pages: 16.  Filesize 225 kb

2001, September
A guide for people who would like to be actively involved in health research, not as 'subjects' but as consultants, partners and leaders in research commissioning and research work. Download button
Getting Involved in Research - a Guide for Consumers

No. of pages: 50.  Filesize 796 kb  OUT OF PRINT IN HARD COPY-DOWNLOAD ONLY

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