Welcome to the training section of this website. INVOLVE believe that training is a cornerstone of effective public involvement in research. In this part of the site you will find guidelines for training events and links to publications on research on training.
What do we mean by training?
We take a broad view of training, and include;
- informal and formal learning and training,
- mentoring,
- shared learning, (e.g. action learning, workshops etc.)
- distance learning,
- academic learning,
- experiential learning,
- and traditional forms of ‘on and off the job’ training.
We recognise that one sort of learning does not suit all, and that
people who use services as well as professionals engaged in research
already have a great deal of valuable knowledge. There are a variety
of ways in which this knowledge can be imparted, shared and built
upon for the benefit of everyone interested in effective public involvement
in research.
INVOLVE and training
In 2002, INVOLVE commissioned research to investigate what training for involvement in research was taking place nationally, and to identify what training was effective. The research showed that training was very patchy, but at the same time concluded that training was very important to facilitate realistic, appropriate, and effective, public and service user involvement in a variety of health and social care research situations. Click for the full 'TRUE' research report, or the 'TRUE' findings summary.
In April 2004, INVOLVE held a seminar in London partly to launch the report of the research into training, and partly to develop the discussion further and make specific recommendations as to the way forward. Click here for the seminar report.
Whereas INVOLVE aim to promote increased quality training for involvement in research, we are not resourced as an organisation to provide training. However, we do have a role in encouraging and promoting training that is relevant to public involvement in research, based on sound values and principles.
We hope you will find this section of the web site helpful, and stimulating.
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