SAIL Databank is committed to include public involvement in research studies. We have an active Consumer Panel that provides us with the public’s perspective on data linkage research and there are opportunities for lay representatives to join research study teams.
description Public Involvement & Engagement PolicySAIL Databank has a long standing Consumer Panel which was established in 2011. It currently has 16 members with on-going recruitment.
Panel members are involved in all elements of the SAIL Databank process, from developing ideas, advising on bids through approval processes (via the independent Information Governance Review Panel), to disseminating research findings.
The panel’s role includes;
To find out more about our data linkage research, please download our leaflet;
The Public Engagement team attend many events throughout the year to promote SAIL Databank and the research conducted using the data. The events offer the opportunities to promote the work being done by researchers, gauge the public’s opinion on the research, and ignite collaboration opportunities.
SAIL Databank has a dedicated public engagement officer, Lynsey Cross.