Public and Patient Involvement

Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) refers to the active collaboration between researchers and individuals with lived experience, patients, carers, service users, and members of the public, throughout the research process, ensuring that studies are conducted with or by the public rather than to, about, or for them.

At In4kids prioritising PPI is at the very heart of everything we do.

We believe the voices of young people and their families are crucial in shaping research and clinical trials and making it truly meaningful.

Together with our colleagues in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), our National Young Persons Advisory Group (YPAG) was established in 2025 to provide a platform for children and young people to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns about healthcare services and clinical research and trials that directly impact them. The voices of the young people will guide us in creating better experiences and outcomes for young patients. 

Similarly, our recently established Parents’ Advisory Group will be a space for parents to contribute their invaluable insights. We know that as parents, you have firsthand knowledge of the challenges, needs, and aspirations of your children when it comes to healthcare. By actively involving you in our decision-making processes, we can better understand and address those needs.

Read our FAQs 

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Read about our YPAG

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