Involving patients and citizens: I Statements for research and innovation

The processes of research and innovation in health can be complex, opaque, and are driven by a mix of scientific, commercial and regulatory factors that do not necessarily align with what really matters to people. National Voices’ aim was to bring real people and ‘what matters’ into the heart of innovation. We worked with patients, patient organisations and charities, research organisers and central government to develop a clear and shared view of how this should be done.

The result is a set of ‘I Statements’. They set out patient and citizen expectations, and can be used by those involved in research and innovation to help meet these expectations. They set a standard for what ‘good’ looks and feels like.

If you would like to read our I Statements in an alternative format, please get in touch.