Civic engagement and patient and public involvement
People and their communities are central to how Liverpool Health Partners operates as a system.
We bring together civic engagement and patient and public involvement expertise across the Liverpool City Region. We align this asset from across our NHS organisations, universities and civic partners to create one single, coordinated gateway to our communities.
A system-wide approach
Liverpool Health Partners builds on the strong foundation of civic engagement and Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation (PPIEP) already in place across the system, moving towards a more coordinated, system wide approach that connects and supports this activity across research, innovation and service delivery.
Building on the significant expertise and established practice across partners, this approach focuses on connecting, aligning and enhancing existing activity rather than replacing it, ensuring that lived experience continues to inform decision‑making at every level of the system.
empowering our communities
Patients, communities and the third sector are key stakeholders in our system, embedding them as long term partners to shape priorities, influence research and support innovation.
Underpinned by shared principles, we recognise and value the breadth of high‑quality engagement and knowledge exchange already taking place across organisations and communities. We prioritise co‑creation, long‑term trusted relationships, as well as equity and inclusion, while improving visibility, accessibility and collaboration.
Through stronger, two‑way knowledge exchange learning is shared, applied and translated into practice, policy and improved outcomes.
Community voices
“I think it was an amazing experience for me to attend this event where I met the LCVS team and Liverpool Health Partners team. This event brought communities together and we all shared our experiences during the table discussions. It was a great networking opportunity too. I would love to get involved in any future opportunities and look forward to working in collaboration.”
Saiqa Ahmed, Patient Advice and Liason Community,
Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRC)
“I really did not know what to expect of our day in Bootle Strand shopping centre talking with people about health equity…We threw ourselves into engaging with as many members of the public as possible and the response we got back was great.”
Terry Bryant, Public Advisor,
Applied Research Collaborative North West Coast (ARC NWC)
“It was great to have so many organisations involved at this initial event. Community organisations bring vital knowledge about the realities people face every day. By working together from the start, we can help ensure health research reflects the needs and experiences of Liverpool’s diverse communities.”
Richard Davies, Director of Capacity and Engagement,
Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS)
“It’s not easy to share your lived experiences of mental health, however the M-RIC public members have come forward because they believe that being involved in mental health research is for the public good. What the members have actually achieved goes beyond sharing their lived experience with researchers, they have contributed to a feeling of community of people who have developed an atmosphere of understanding, care and support together. This is what impactful and meaningful engagement in research can look and feel like.”
Gail Faragher, Public Engagement Co-ordinator,
Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC)
“The study was really easy to take part in and wasn’t too invasive or difficult and I am really looking forward to seeing the results. I think any research is beneficial if enough participants are included. Anything we can do to learn more to benefit the health of ourselves and others is always a positive.”
Nicola Pattison, mum to the first set of C-GULL triplets,
Children Growing up in Liverpool (C-GULL)