Involving and engaging young people in research
Involving and engaging young people in research
Open to all young people 11-18 years living in the North East of England.
The Young Person's Advisory Group North England (YPAGne) meet monthly at the RVI in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Young Person's Advisory Group North England (YPAGne) meet monthly at the RVI in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The group aim to increase the input and influence of young people in the development of clinical and public health research.
The group aim to increase the input and influence of young people in the development of clinical and public health research.
Launched in 2015, the group have consulted on over 200 research studies and engaged with over 200 young people in the region.
Launched in 2015, the group have consulted on over 200 research studies and engaged with over 200 young people in the region.
The group is integrated into the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Children’s Specialty YPAG model that aims to increase the input and influence of young people (YP) in the development of clinical and public health research.
The group is integrated into the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Children’s Specialty YPAG model that aims to increase the input and influence of young people (YP) in the development of clinical and public health research.
Why is YPAGne important?
Why is YPAGne important?
We know that involving young people in the development of research studies leads to better research for young people - we value your views and opinions and want to incorporate them into our work.
We know that involving young people in the development of research studies leads to better research for young people - we value your views and opinions and want to incorporate them into our work.
Your views and opinions will help influence research that is carried out within our local hospital and other services both regionally and nationally.
Your views and opinions will help influence research that is carried out within our local hospital and other services both regionally and nationally.
When and where
When and where
The group meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month 5-7pm
The group meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month 5-7pm
2024 Meeting Dates
2024 Meeting Dates
Meetings are held in the Piano Room at the RVI
May 9th
June 13th
July 11th
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
December 10th
The Piano Room can be accessed via Peacock Hall Entrance
2023 has been another bumper year for the YPAG team you can read the highlights in the 2023 annual report
2023 has been another bumper year for the YPAG team you can read the highlights in the 2023 annual report
If you are interested in joining the group, complete the consent form below and the group coordinators will contact you shortly.
If you are interested in joining the group, complete the consent form below and the group coordinators will contact you shortly.
Launch Meeting 2015
Meeting 54 2021
Meeting 56 2021