Co-Production Training Overview
"Explore the principles, stages, and goals of co-production training with EMPOWER. Learn about meaningful involvement, equitable collaboration, and the impact of shared responsibility in creating a safe space for all participants. Discover ways to centralize co-production in your projects through practical steps and inclusive strategies."
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Overview of session EMPOWER and defining co-production Principles of co-production Stages of co-production Top tips Hearing from our panel of Lived Experts, Community Partners and Researchers Q&A
What is EMPOWER? Want to make things fair and equal for people with dementia Includes: people with dementia, family carers, dementia researchers, health and social care professionals and charities across the UK Aims are: 1. To work together to find creative ways to make a positive difference in dementia care 2. To hear the voices of people from marginalised, vulnerable, and underserved groups about what matters to them 3. To find new ways to do research that mean more people with dementia can take part
Our definition of co-production A collaborative approach that prioritises equity, shared power and shared responsibility among all participants in a safe space. It ensures the ongoing involvement of diverse and inclusive groups, especially those directly affected, from the outset.
EMPOWER want to see co-production central to application Ways you might do this Create a practical to enable meaningful and diverse PPIE Organise in-person meet-up (where possible) Allow budget for posting print outs to Lived Experts Allow time for meetings to get to know each other Create a terms of reference with everyone in your group Resource regular check-ins Make dementia adjustments that enable participation
Principles of co-production (a circular model) Move away from rigid structures Willing to make adjustments A relationship of trust and respect Negotiated roles and involvement Shared values Dementia adjustments Scaffolding support Reference: The Dementia Enquirers Gold Standards for Co-Research, Innovations in Dementia (2023)
Stages of co-production Meeting one another Conceiving the idea Planning Delivery End product/destination Dissemination Evaluation Impact and reflecting back on project
Top tips Take time to get to know the people you are working with: importance of human approach, authenticity and empathy Relationships are key, rather than just focussing on tasks Find ways to support people to participate. This could include: - Printing and posting - Accessible text (e.g. Helvetica, Size 18) - Zoom generally preferred over Teams - Check-ins - Adjusting involvement if necessary - Be open to project journey and output - Create a practical budget to allow for diverse PPI engagement - Use NIHR s standard of payment - 25 per hour
Top tips Don t make assumptions: keep asking questions and keeping connected Be willing to make changes to the ways you are working together Encourage honesty and openness about how things are going Speak to other project teams to share learning and best practice You will generate your own list of top tips from what you learn about the people you are working with. Remember that everyone is different!
Why is co-production important to you? What helps?
"Has there been a scenario that has happened on a project you have been involved in that was challenging? Was there something someone did to improve it?
Thank You! EOI deadline: 11th July 2025 [link] Webinar launch available online Please get in touch if you have questions: EMPOWER_Dementia_Network@kcl.ac.uk
