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Take Part in this research – expression of interest form 

'Power' in the co-production of health research

  • Have you been involved in the co-production of health research in the UK?  
  • Did you take part as a patient or member of the public?  

My name is Emily Ahmed, I am a PhD researcher, I want to understand the ways in which power is experienced and shared (or not shared) within co-produced UK health research and how this has been experienced by public contributors (those involved as patients or members of the public).  

I would like to do online Zoom interviews with public contributors (patients or members of the public) that have been involved in co-producing health research. If you would like to take part please fill in the form below.

To find out more please read the participant information leaflet or email emily.ahmed@warwick.ac.uk

What do we mean by 'co-production'?

"Co-production: An approach in which researchers, practitioners and the public work together, sharing power and responsibility from the start to the end of the project, including the generation of knowledge. The assumption is that those affected by research are best placed to design and deliver it and have skills and knowledge of equal importance” NIHR, 2021  

"Sharing of power...is the key principle and the one from which all others lead" Hickey, 2021 

To take part in this PhD research please fill in the 'Take Part' expression of interest form below.

As this is a PhD research project I will only be able to interview a limited number of people. Depending on the levels of interest I may not be able to offer everyone an opportunity for interview. I will contact you to let you know as soon as possible and with further information.


Have you been involved in co-producing health research in the UK as a public contributor (a patient or member of the public) ? (required)
How you would prefer to be contacted? (required)

The following are optional 'about you' questions to help us reach a wide range of people.

How much experience do you have in being involved in the co-production of health research? (optional)

Privacy notice

Your data

We will treat your personal data with the utmost respect and we will store it safely.  We will never share your contact information with third parties. We will use your data to contact you about this PhD research. This may include invitation to interview, updates, information and relevant opportunities. 

You have the right to request your data, or for it to be deleted at any time, and we will complete requests within one month. You can also withdraw your consent for use at any time before it is used. 

Data collected during the study, may be looked at by individuals from The University of Warwick and regulatory authorities, where it is relevant to my taking part in this study. The Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) for this project will have access to data extracts but not entire transcripts to protect confidentiality.

Your rights to access, change or move your information are limited, as we need to manage your information in specific ways in order for the research to be reliable and accurate. The University of Warwick has in place policies and procedures to keep your data safe.

This data may also be used for future research, including impact activities following review and approval by an independent Research Ethics Committee and subject to your consent at the outset of this research project.

The University of Warwick is the Data Controller of any information you have entered on this form and is committed to protecting the rights of individuals in line with Data Protection Legislation. The University's Data Protection webpages provide further information on your rights and how the University processes personal data. If you wish to submit a data subjects rights request, make a complaint or report a suspected personal data breach, please contact the University’s Data Protection Officer by email at infocompliance@warwick.ac.uk.