VoiceIn is a project funded by the NIHR GM ARC. It is digital platform designed to enhance patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in research. Developed by the Digital Health Software team at the University of Manchester, VoiceIn was co-designed with end users to create a tool that fits seamlessly into modern lifestyles. It works alongside traditional methods of PPIE to broaden the reach and diversity of voices in research.
By helping researchers connect with a wider audience, VoiceIn ensures that all feedback, whether from young people or those with barriers to research participation, is captured and shared with researchers in real time. This approach aims to ensure that every voice is heard, supporting a more inclusive and representative research process. The platform aims to help public contributors shape the research agenda and to provide researchers with valuable insights to inform their work.
The Vision:
- Enable public contributors to learn about research opportunities and shape research agenda.
- Offer a novel approach to PPIE that aligns with young people’s lifestyles.
- Support researchers with actionable, diverse input to shape their studies.
- Help researchers reach broader, more diverse audiences.