We work with local communities to co-design research on the wider factors that affect health to drive meaningful change that improves lives across Surrey. By listening, sharing ideas, and learning together, we use what we discover to help improve health and wellbeing for all.
Health starts where we live, learn, and work. Through INSPIRE, we partner with Surrey communities to understand what matters most and turn research into action.
What is Public Involvement in research?
Public involvement in research means working with or by people, not just doing research to, about or for them. It’s about sharing decisions, valuing lived experience, and making research more inclusive and useful.
Our Values
Trust & Accountability
We’re open and honest about how your input is used
Respect for Diversity
Everyone’s background and experience matters
Collaboration
We learn from each other and work together
Empowerment
Everyone’s voice is heard and encouraged
Shared Ownership
This work belongs to all of us
Care & Connection
We build relationships, not just projects
Explore our Public Involvement activities
INSPIRE makes research inclusive, accessible, and rooted in real-life experience through open dialogue and shared learning. Our activities include public involvement panels, a newsletter, research training, and community events.
Want to help shape research in Surrey?
Whether you’re a resident, community group, or voluntary organisation, we’d love to hear from you. There are many ways to get involved from joining a panel, taking part as a research participant, training to become a peer researcher, or coming along to one of our research events.
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