Citizen Leadership: Co-Creating Integrated Care
Research status: Open
Call Closes: 12/05/2026
About this research:
To conduct the research, the team listened to people who have sought to influence health and care systems based on their lived experience and have heard their stories about being involved. Participants were patients, family caregivers, and community members who engaged in health and care system design in different parts of the world. Using their personal experience and that of their wider communities and networks, participants have helped to shape how professionals, organisations and indeed local and national governments have understood what is important to those in similar situations, and what person-centred and co-ordinated care will mean for them. Through hearing about their experiences, the study looks to identify what needs to change to achieve people-driven integrated care.
Who is leading this work:
Lead organisation: All About The Place
Organisation type: University / Academic
Who is being invited to take part:
Who this opportunity is aimed at:
  • VCSE organisations
  • Community groups
  • Residents
  • People with lived experience
  • Professionals / practitioners
What participation involves:
  • Interviews
  • Focus Groups
  • Co-design workshops
Time commitment: Average of 2 days per month over a 12 month period
Incentives or expenses: Travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed upon prior approval, and a budget is also available for admin costs, room hire and catering for local workshop events.
Ethics and safeguarding
Safeguarding considerations: To be locally defined and managed by activity leads
Ethical approval status: Approved

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