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Established in 2026, our Maternity Research Advisory Group is made up of people who have used the maternity services at UHCW to give us their valuable opinion about research in this area.

Members use their personal experiences to shape research from an early stage and throughout the project.

Activities include providing their insights on research ideas and plans, reviewing patient-facing materials, being co-applicants on grant applications and being part of project management committees.

For more information please email Maternity.ppi@uhcw.nhs.uk

If you would like to become a PPI member, please click here to join our group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be asked of me?

You will be asked to use your own experience and knowledge of using the maternity services, to give your honest opinion on research.

As a member of the Research Advisory Group you can take part in a variety of activities at different points in the research process.

Do I have to have taken part in research to be part of the Research Advisory Group?

No, you do not have to have been involved in research to be a member of the group.

The group is open to people who have used the maternity services at UHCW

What activities will I be asked to do?

You may be asked to:

Attend a meeting to give your opinion on research;
Work with researchers to develop study proposals;
Review study documents aimed at patients to ensure that they are appropriate; These documents might include a Patient Information Sheet, Consent Form or Lay Summary of the project;
Be a co-applicant on a funding application.

Do I have to get involved in everything?

Your contribution is completely voluntary and may depend on your interest and time you have available.

It’s up to you what you get involved in.

How often/long are the PPI meetings?

Our meetings are held on an adhoc basis and will be one to two hours long.

Other activities will also be sent out on an adhoc basis.

Where are the meetings held?

Meetings are held online, however if this changes, members will be told the meeting location when the invitation is sent.

Will any personal information about me be shared outside of Maternity Research Advisory Group?

No. All your personal information will be held by the Research & Development (R&D) PPI Team and any information shared during meetings will remain confidential.

What kind of research could I get involved with?

All research supported by this group will be for Maternity services. We have other Patient and Public Groups which covers a variety of medical specialities and conditions. For more information on these groups, please email Research.PPI@uhcw.nhs.uk or click here

Is there any payment for taking part?

You will be informed before you agree to get involved in each meeting or activity whether there will be any payment.