INVOLVE’s national conferences bring together people with a common interest in public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research. This includes members of the public, service users, researchers, research commissioners and representatives of voluntary sector organisations. The aim is to encourage the sharing of knowledge and learning.

The focus of this 7th Biennial Conference is on innovation and impact including:

• the ways in which the public are involved in research - new approaches
• understanding the impact of public involvement - how it makes a difference
• providing a platform for research on public involvement in research

The conference takes place over two days starting at 1.00pm on Tuesday 16th November and finishing at 4.00pm on Wednesday 17th November 2010.

For more information and to book a place visit the website.