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ArticleResearch involvement and engagement2026

Applying the UK standards for public involvement: reflections and lessons from case studies across the UK.

Alan McMichael, Janet Diffin, Barbara Molony-Oates, Peter Gee, Bob MacAllister, Zoe Gray, Alex Newberry, Eleanor Jackson, Angela Polanco, Una Rennard and 2 more

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Alan McMichaelHealth and Social Care, Research & Development, 9th Floor Linum Chambers, Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7ES, UK. alan.mcmichael@hscni.net.
Janet DiffinHealth and Social Care, Research & Development, 9th Floor Linum Chambers, Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7ES, UK.
Barbara Molony-OatesHealth Research Authority, London, UK.
Peter GeeHealth and Care Research Wales, Cardiff, UK.
Bob MacAllisterHealth and Care Research, Wales Public Involvement Delivery Board, Cardiff, UK.
Zoe GrayNational Institute for Health and Care Research, London, UK.
Alex NewberryHealth and Care Research Wales, Cardiff, UK.
Eleanor JacksonNational Institute for Health and Care Research, London, UK.
Angela PolancoNational Institute for Health and Care Research, London, UK.
Una RennardNIHR INVOLVE, Southampton, UK.
Julie SimpsonChief Scientist Office, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Gwynneth CracknellNational Institute for Health and Care Research, London, UK.

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Abstract

backgroundPublic involvement in health and social care research improves relevance, transparency, and impact. Since their launch in 2018, the UK Standards for Public Involvement have provided a practical, values-based framework to support meaningful public involvement across all stages of research.

methodsThis Comment article draws on three applied case examples at national, regional, and study-level to illustrate how the Standards are being implemented across the UK. The authors reflect on lessons learned through implementation and identify emerging challenges and opportunities for embedding the Standards in evolving research contexts.

resultsThe UK Standards for Public Involvement have been applied to evaluate public involvement quality in NIHR research centres, to assess the role of contributors in clinical trials, and to inform feedback, practice, and collaboration. The Standards underpin the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement and have contributed to shifting public involvement from aspiration to expectation, providing a consistent reference point for improvement and accountability.

conclusionsThe UK Standards for Public Involvement promote inclusive, ethical, and impactful involvement. We call on the health and social care research community to promote, apply, and build upon the UK Standards for Public Involvement to support high-quality public involvement into the future.

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Involvement in researchPublic involvementUK standards for public involvement

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