The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is delighted to announce the recipients of our Outstanding Contribution to Public and Community Involvement Awards, recognising the individuals, groups and project teams that have made exceptional contributions to public and community involvement across SPCR research.
The awards were established to celebrate the vital role that public contributors, community partners, researchers and project teams play in shaping high-quality primary care research. We were thrilled to receive an outstanding response, with 46 nominations submitted across three award categories, showcasing the breadth, diversity and impact of involvement activity taking place across the school.
The judging panel was hugely impressed by the quality of nominations received. Across all three categories, nominations highlighted inspiring examples of partnership working, innovation, inclusivity, leadership and long-term commitment to public and community involvement. They showcased contributions that have shaped research priorities, strengthened study design and delivery, built lasting relationships with communities, and helped ensure that research is relevant to the people it seeks to benefit.
We were particularly struck by the range of approaches represented, from longstanding collaborations spanning many years to innovative new models for involving patients and communities in complex research programmes. Collectively, the nominations demonstrated the exceptional commitment to meaningful involvement that exists across the SPCR and the significant impact that public and community contributors, researchers and project teams have on the quality and relevance of primary care research.
To recognise the exceptionally high standard of submissions, three levels of recognition were awarded in each category: Award Winners, Recognition of Excellence, and Highly Commended awards. This approach allowed us to acknowledge a greater number of the outstanding contributions taking place across the SPCR.
We are exceptionally proud and delighted to recognise the following individuals, groups and teams for their contributions to public and community involvement in research:
Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Public or Community Partner Involved in Research
AWARD WINNERS
Dr Emily Corsellis – Nominated by: Kelly Birtwell and Claire Planner, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester
Race Equality Network (REN), Bradford – Nominated by: Andrew Palmer, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Dr David Shiers – Nominated by: Dr Juan Carlos Bazo Alvarez and Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, School of Medicine, Keele University
Just Family CIC – Nominated by: Dr Victoria Silverwood, Dr Tamsin Fisher, Dr Tom Kingstone and Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham, School of Medicine, Keele University
Caafi Health Research Ambassadors – Nominated by: Alisha Newman, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Tanya Cohen, Cecily Henry and Margaret Ogden – Nominated by: Sophie Park, University of Oxford
Primary Care Research Centre Core Public Contributor Group – Nominated by: Kate Henaghan-Sykes, University of Southampton
The PPIE Online Forum – Nominated by: Kate Henaghan-Sykes, University of Southampton
PRIMER (Primary Care Research in Manchester Engagement Resource) – Nominated by: Jess Drinkwater, Kelly Howells, Rebecca Morris and Rita Chow, University of Manchester
Emma Delany – Nominated by: Jennifer Voorhees, University of Manchester
REDUCE-HF PPIE Core Group – Nominated by: Olivia Anna Skrobot, University of Bristol
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public and Community Involvement by an Early Career Researcher or Supporting Staff Member
AWARD WINNERS
Pradeep Virdee – Nominated by: Sufen Zhu, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
Kate Henaghan-Sykes – Nominated by: Hannah Bowers, Jean Hughes, John McGavin, Len Cato, Mary Steele, Miriam Santer, Rebecca Hammerton, Rosie Essery, Tracey Sach, Jane Vennik and Sascha Miller, Primary Care Research Centre, University of Southampton
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Lucy Kirkland – Nominated by: Dr Elizabeth Shephard, Dr Melissa Barlow, Faye Doris, Professor Richard Neal and Sarah Bailey, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Dr Chloe Shaw – Nominated by: Lucy Selman, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol
Dr Jennifer Voorhees – Nominated by: Emma Delany, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester
Dr Jessica Carter – Nominated by: Yusuf Ciftci, Centre for Primary Care, Queen Mary University of London
Jane Vennik and Sascha Miller – Nominated by: Kate Henaghan-Sykes, Primary Care Research Centre, University of Southampton
Adele Higginbottom – Nominated by: Alice Moult, School of Medicine, Keele University
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Dr Natassia Brenman and Dr Jackie van Dael – Nominated by: Professor Sara Shaw, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
Andrew Palmer – Nominated by: Jo Butterworth, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Beccy Summers – Nominated by: Leonard Farmer, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Dr Stella Kozmér – Nominated by: Dr Jane Smith, University of Exeter
Dr Shruti Raghuraman – Nominated by: Samantha Van Beurden, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Dr Elizabeth Daprè – Nominated by: Brian McMillan, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester
Natalie Thompson – Nominated by: Professor Paul Little, Primary Care Research Centre, University of Southampton
Dr Tori Ford – Nominated by: Gina Wren, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
Dr Sinéad McDonagh – Nominated by: Jane Masoli and Chris Clarke, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Dr Isabel Hansen – Nominated by: Leanne Reynolds, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
Rita Chow – Nominated by: Jess Drinkwater, Kelly Howells and Rebecca Morris, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester
Laura Jefferies – Nominated by: Olivia Anna Skrobot, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public and Community Involvement by a Research Project or Team
AWARD WINNERS
BEACON Project Team – Nominated by: Sarah Harrison, School of Medicine, Keele University
Public Perceptions of the Future of Primary Care Project Team – Nominated by: Rita Chow, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE
Ada Study Research Team – Nominated by: Emily Corsellis, University of Manchester and University of Oxford
In Partnership Project Team: Connecting Communities and Primary Care Research – Nominated by: Alisha Newman, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol
Improving Primary Care Services for People Living with Hearing Loss – Nominated by: Dr Kieran Ayling, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Nottingham
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Self-Management Toolkit for People Living with Multiple Long-Term Conditions – Nominated by: Megan Armstrong, Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London
UNITE-PAL Research Team – Nominated by: Kathy Fell, School of Medicine, Keele University
Patient Bridge Research Team – Nominated by: Kristin Liabo, Exeter Collaboration for Academic Primary Care, University of Exeter
Improving Communication About Menopause for Women from South Asian Backgrounds – Nominated by: Polly Kerr, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
Nipple Shields Systematic Review and Co-production Team – Nominated by: Polly Kerr, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
OATH Community-Based and Academic Research Team – Nominated by: Emma Delany, Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester
REDUCE-HF Project Team – Nominated by: Polly Kerr, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
We look forward to celebrating with our Award Winners and Recognition of Excellence awardees at our upcoming SPCR 20th Anniversary Celebration on 10 November. We are also excited to showcase all nominations in our forthcoming awards booklet.
Thank you once again to all nominees for their commitment to public and community involvement, and to all nominators for recognising, showcasing, and celebrating the fantastic work of our nominees.
