Standards for involvement and engagement
MIDAS follows the UK Standards that are designed to improve the quality and consistency of public involvement in research: https://sites.google.com/nihr.ac.uk/pi-standards/home

How to get involved: https://arc-nwc.nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/

MIDAS’s co-produced research
Co-produced research with people who have learning disabilities (and their carers): work has contributed to NIHR good practice guidance on tackling health inequalities. Details: https://content.nihr.ac.uk/nihrdc/themedreview-04326-BCAHFA/Better-Health_Care-For-FINALWEB.pdf

We involve patients and public advisers in systematic reviews. For example, public advisers have commented on the Covid-19 related systematic reviews

We engage public advisers in the development and delivery of health equity related training and resources. For example, A-Z guide on Health Inequalities

MIDAS Governance
MIDAS recognises the importance of involving public and patient representatives in advising the theme on its work. Two advisors are members of the management group