Our Professional Development Courses

This practical training session is designed for anyone who wants to set up a public advisory group (PAG) to inform and support their work.

This is aimed at patients or members of the public who are curious about, new to or less experienced with healthcare research and Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE)

Our cultural competency training is funded by Newcastle Public Health team and informed by the experiences of people from local communities through the Haref Network.

This session will explore ways to engage women from marginalised communities, using real experiences to build understanding and practical strategies for more inclusive connections.

This interactive session, developed by young people, will equip researchers and academics with practical methods and insights for effectively involving children and young people in PPIE.

An interactive session on winning research funding by weaving patient and public involvement (PPI) into your proposal like a pro.

An interactive workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage effectively with Muslim individuals and communities.

Discover how this team of learning-disabled researchers creatively uses the arts to make research more accessible—not just through PPI, but through genuine co-production.

This session will outline why research inclusion is important, take a look at the barriers that underserved groups face in participating in clinical research.

Join Claire for a unique and energising training session where you’ll dive into the world of facilitated, accessible focus groups—designed to answer research questions in depth.

This session will enhance your knowledge around Jewish practice including social contact, Sabbath and festivals, family life and attitudes to health.

Richard will provide historical, cultural and lived experience knowledge and examples of good practice in order to help those embarking on research projects with Travelling communities.

This session explores how PPIE can enhance the analysis and interpretation of research data. Co-delivered by a public contributor experienced in co-producing research

The session will cover basic definitions, the underlying values, principles and will provide information, tools and resources to help you to embed PICE into your research.

Conducting research alongside marginalised groups may bring issues of power and privilege to the foreground, and there may also be some cultural twists and turns to navigate.  Learn more here

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The D/deaf awareness training developed by Deaflink North East serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and supporting individuals with hearing loss.  Learn more here

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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can feel daunting. If you feel a little nervous about talking to patients or the public about your research, this session is for you!  Learn more here

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To introduce public involvement and community engagement in health and social care research.  Learn more here

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This will explore facilitating group discussion sessions with public contributors, how best to support their involvement and to consider some of the barriers.  Learn more here

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Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement is the action of working with patients and the public to help shape and inform your work.  Learn more here

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The theories and models of disability are delivered by disabled people who bring their own and others Lived Experience to give a unique perspective on the subject of Disability Equality and Inclusion.  Learn more here

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This session explores the role of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in shaping research questions. Co-delivered by a public contributor actively engaged in multiple research project  Learn more here

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This session will focus on the issue of ethics within community research.  Learn more here

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