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This was a workshop on patient and public involvement in research with the aim of raising awareness of public involvement among researchers.

Steering groups are made up of experts and it is good practice for them to include at least two members of the public. A steering group oversees a research project to ensure that protocol is followed and provides advice and troubleshoots where necessary. This section describes the training and support that helps to maximise the benefits of this approach and enables people to be successful in this role. It covers:

• What is a steering group?
• Training for steering group members
• Issues to think about before you start – training
• Support for steering group members
• Issues to think about before you start – support
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Training and support for service user researchers

Training for peer interviewers at Rethink

Training in critical appraisal skills: Making sense of the evidence in dementia – the ALOIS community

Integrated training for members of a research panel

Preparing people for involvement in research using the Patient Learning Journey model

Introduction to the research process – Diabetes Research Network

Training needs assessment of researchers at the NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre

Assessing training needs for patient advocates involved with the Diabetes Research Network

Informal approach to assessing training needs

INVOLVE shared learning groups for public involvement