Professor Federico Caprotti and Dr Whitney Pailman share updates on their work exploring the relationship between community resilience, entrepreneurship, economic mobility and navigating infrastructure disruptions in urban, informal settlements in South Africa. With support from the Engaged and Participatory Research Fund, the researchers worked closely with local residents and policymakers.
Month: January 2026
Understanding Uncertainty – Involving People with Lived Experience in Research into Medical Communication and Decision Making
In her blog piece, Amy Chinner-Evans draws on recent Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement, which aimed to address uncertainty in medical decision-making. Working with patients with multiple long-term health conditions (MLTCs), her collaboration will inform ongoing research as part of her wider PhD programme.
PPIE Support for Parkinson’s UK Non-Drug Approaches Application
Dr Mary O’Leary shares the work behind her recent application to Parkinson’s UK, exploring how nutritional interventions can support aspects of Parkinson’s symptom management. Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Funding helped ensure lived experience could be brought into this work, inviting collaboration throughout the research process.
Nothing About Us Without Us’: The Role of Public Perspectives in Health Research
In this recent interview, Dr Camilla Forbes from the Department of Health and Community Sciences shares information about her work in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), highlighting the importance of engaging communities in research on health promotion and public health.