SOLVE-CHD’s first Consumer Review Workshop was held on 22nd March via zoom. A number of researchers who were preparing for the Heart Foundation Research Funding 2022 presented their projects in lay language to a panel of consumers with lived experience of heart disease.
Researchers found the feedback extremely helpful. They will incorporate the consumer’s input in their proposals and were also reminded how such involvement from consumers will be ongoing throughout the life of the project. SOLVE-CHD is aiming to offer similar workshops to help and give guidance to researchers within the network and ensure consumer involvement in project design and concept from early stages.
Special thanks to our valuable Consumer Advisory Group members: Nicola, Sarah, Darren and Keith for sharing their personal experience and valuable comments with us. We look forward to continuing our partnership and consumer involvement in the near future!