Payment and budgeting/other resources for involvement

This lesson aims to provide an introduction to budgeting for patient involvement in research to ensure that that patients are adequately supported, compensated, and appreciated for their contributions.

The NIHR Centre for Engagement & Dissemination payment guidance for PPIE

To coincide with the launch of new NIHR payments guidance for Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE), the Centre for Public Engagement (CPE), in collaboration with the NIHR ARC South London, Patient & Public Involvement Research Theme hosted this webinar. Silvia Bortoli, Senior Public Involvement Manager at the NIHR Centre for Engagement and Dissemination, talks through the process undertaken to develop the new guidance, and outline key points and take-home messages. Topics include: developing a payment policy, budgeting for involvement, and tax and employment status. With a a brief Q&A with Silvia Bortoli during the webinar facilitated by Stan Papoulias and Savi Hensman King’s College London, ARC South London. Chaired by Prof Mary Chambers.

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Intermediate

NIHR Payment guidance for researchers and professionals
The NIHR have developed guidance on payment for researchers and professionals. This covers topics such as budgeting for involvement, payment rates, tax and employment status and reward and recognition for children and young people involved in research

Introductory

Payment guidance for members of the public considering involvement in research
This guide has been developed by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) for patients, carers and members of the public thinking about getting actively involved in research and you are being offered expenses and/ or payment for your involvement. It offers answers to some frequently asked questions and suggests where you might get advice about your particular circumstances.