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Principles of Patient and Public Involvement

The Diabetes Research Network will ensure that:

  • The views and perspectives of people with diabetes, their families and carers, are fully integrated into the strategy of the Network
  • The views and perspectives of a broad range of people with diabetes, their families and carers, are incorporated into the research process
  • The involvement of people with diabetes, their families and carers, are included at all stages and levels of the Network’s research activities
  • The views and perspectives of people with diabetes, their families and carers, are treated with respect at all times
  • There is a commitment to review and improve patient and public involvement in the Network on a regular basis.

Ensuring that these core principles are upheld is the main remit of the Patient and Public Liaison Officer, a full-time post within the Diabetes Research Network Coordinating Centre. The Patient and Public Liaison Officer will also ensure that:

  • The timing and venue of meetings involving people with diabetes, their families and carers, will take into account their needs and preferences
  • The roles of people with diabetes, their families and carers, are clearly defined within the structure of the Network
  • Training to support the participation of people with diabetes, their families and carers, will be provided throughout the period of participation
  • Mentoring as a means of technical support will be provided for people with diabetes, their families and carers, while preparing for and participating in meetings
  • Information about the activities of the Network will be made available to all people with diabetes, their families and carers.

Contact Details

The Patient and Public Liaison Officer can be contacted at:

Martin Lodemore
2nd Floor
ICCH Building
59-61 North Wharf Road
London
W2 1LA

Tel: 020 7594 1796
e-mail: [email protected]