Our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement service
NPIC’ s plans, placing the patient voice at the heart of service delivery. The PPAG’ s work in Yorkshire has helped to co-design digital pathology services that are now implemented in eight hospitals, and used by 150 pathologists and more than 350 system users.
In July 2024, we played a central role in developing a paper, drawing on the insights gathered from establishing and leading the Patient and Public Advisory Group( PPAG) to illustrate how our work is shaping a patient-centred approach to diagnosing cancers more quickly and reliably. The impact of this work is reflected in recent advancements within the national paediatric tumour network, with Great Ormond Street Children’ s Hospital becoming the first tertiary paediatric cancer centre outside Yorkshire to join NPIC.
Beyond engagement, we provide independent oversight and have established a fair, balanced and inclusive meeting structure where all voices are not just heard, but genuinely valued. We collaborate with the Oxford Centre for Ethics and Humanities, leading academics and industry partners such as Leica, HeteroGenius and Panakeia Technologies to lead and uphold the highest standards of public interest.
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The Public and Patient Advisory Group have been so important to our NPIC programme. They give us guidance on what patients and the public would expect and want from digital transformation in the NHS, help shape our approach to patient data, and engage with researchers as they plan and design their work in artificial intelligence and cancer. Input from the PPAG is one of the most important parts of how we run the programme and we’ re very grateful to the team for their efforts.”
Our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement service
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement( PPIE) is an essential part of the introduction of any new health innovation and we are committed to helping you ensure that they play an active role in shaping your work. As part of our PPIE service, we act as an independent broker, bringing together diverse perspectives from patients, families, carers, clinicians, and commissioners.
If you would like us to help you with your PPIE projects, get in touch with our team info @ healthinnovationyh. com
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Prof Darren Treanor, Director, National Pathology Imaging Co-operative