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The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health recognised the brilliant work taking place in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) at its annual PPIE Celebration event on 10<\/span>th<\/span> July.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHosted by Kay Gallacher, public contributor and PPIE Forum Co-Chair, and Dr Jo Pennock, Social Responsibility Director, this year\u2019s hybrid event focussed on the theme \u2018Moving Forwards: Inclusivity and Diversity in PPIE\u2019. They welcomed staff, students and public contributors to celebrate our diverse PPIE communities and inclusive practices throughout the Faculty.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We were joined by six speakers who shared their own experiences with inclusive PPIE and offered insight into the importance of representation in research and teaching.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our speakers were:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you were unable to attend the Celebration event, you can watch the speaker recordings via our <\/span>YouTube channel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For this year\u2019s group activity, participants explored the importance of representation and inclusivity in PPIE, with an aim to encourage effective PPIE practices for the present and future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The event also featured the Faculty\u2019s <\/span>\u2018Outstanding Contribution to PPIE\u2019 awards<\/span><\/a> which recognise the inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PPIE Awards: Winners and Highly Commended recipients<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Newcomer category<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lucy and Hannah with their PPIE Award<\/p><\/div>\n Winner \u2013 Lucy Hulme and Hannah Talbot\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lucy and Hannah lead the Health Behaviour Change Professional and Public <\/span> Advisory Group (HBC-PPAG). The group aims to engage and involve relevant professionals and members of the public in their PhD research, focusing on psychology and maternity healthcare communication.\u00a0 Lucy and Hannah have also created resources to help other PGRs integrate PPIE in their own research.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Group category<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Highly Commended \u2013 Alternative Cervical Screening (ACES) Diversity project<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ACES Diversity project has worked to challenge the barriers to cervical screening faced by people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. The team engaged with community groups to understand attitudes towards self-sampling for cervical cancer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner \u2013 Dr Keith Geraghty and Prof Aneez Esmail<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr Geraghty and Prof Esmail have worked together to lead research into myalgic encephalomyelitis\/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME\/CFS). They have worked with people with lived experience to develop guidelines and influence national policy debates on the disease.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner \u2013 Co-designing change: Advancing PPIE in self-harm and suicide prevention research<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For over 20 years, the Centre for Mental Health and Safety has involved experts-by-experience in suicide research, informing best practices internationally. Their initiative has aimed to share best practices with researchers, healthcare practitioners, and public contributors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Individual category<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Highly Commended (student) – Leneh Buckle<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In her PhD work, Leneh has tackled an unexplored but hugely important topic for the autistic community \u2013 autistic inertia. She has worked with autistic adults to create a published article, immersive board game, and relevant case studies on the topic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner (student) – Erin-Claire Pallott<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Erin developed the Research Hive blog, an online platform for early-career researchers (ECRs) to share their research and expertise through engaging articles and videos. The blog is an accessible starting point for ECRs to develop their public engagement skills and experience and has grown into an international team with significant reach.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner (staff) – Dr Grace Lipowska-Bhalla<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Committed to raising the profile of PPIE education, Grace integrates PPIE principles and practices into her teaching, equipping the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals to not only understand its value but also apply it effectively across diverse professional contexts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Highly Commended (public contributor) – Jav Rehman<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jav has been a public contributor at the University for around 7 years. During that time, he has been an instrumental member of several PPIE groups. In particular, he is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion and is a champion for everyone\u2019s voice to be included, especially those from grass roots organisations as their voices often go unheard.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner (public contributor) – Moira Lyons<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Moira has been a public contributor at the University since 2016 and is involved in both research and teaching related activities. She believes passionately in PPIE and how it is instrumental in making a difference to research, healthcare delivery and all those involved in it, including the public contributors themselves.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Public Engagement category<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Highly Commended \u2013 Manchester Memories: the COVID-19 era<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Manchester Memories is an online and printed ‘zine’ co-created by over 20 members of diverse local communities, from varied social backgrounds at different life stages, who came together to explore their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The production and launch of the zine incorporated several public events and workshops.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner \u2013 Let’s Talk About Cough<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s Talk About Cough aims to create empathy and understanding about chronic cough by sharing stories in creative ways. The project has involved workshops, audio storytelling, and a pocketbook to share the experiences of people with lived experience of chronic cough.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inclusive PPIE<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Highly Commended \u2013 Tree of Life<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Tree of Life project used narrative therapy approaches to create culturally tailored safe spaces for dialogue. Women from south Asian communities across Oldham shared stories of their life journeys including reflections on origin, adaptation, family and health experiences.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Winner \u2013 JointCare<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n JointCare has involved children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and their parents to identify research questions through workshops, discussion groups and online campaigns. The team utilised online approaches and collaboration to ensure inclusivity and accessibility in their PPIE work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Outstanding Contribution to PPIE<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Kay Gallacher (public contributor)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Kay has played an integral role in PPIE across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. She has been the co-chair of the FBMH PPIE Forum since 2019<\/span>, leading the group with sensitivity and dedication. Her leadership has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging active participation and ensuring that diverse voices are heard and valued.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read more about previous PPIE award winners on our\u202f<\/span><\/i>blog site<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u202fand\u202f<\/span><\/i>2024 PPIE Award winners booklet<\/span><\/i><\/a>.\u202f<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”3.0.106″ in_same_term=”off” show_prev=”on” show_next=”on” prev_text=”Previous” next_text=”Next” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_avatar=”on” show_reply=”on” show_count=”on” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”on” button_icon_placement=”right” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Related posts” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\n\n
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