Roberts, J.; Sunney, C.; Ekeh, J.I.; Tchuissi, C.N.; Norman, R.; Spiby, H.; (2024) Challenges and opportunities of sustained public involvement in maternal health research: a practice case study with reflections from researchers and public contributors. Research for All , 8 (1) , Article 8. 10.14324/RFA.08.1.08.

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It is widely agreed that collaboration with people with lived experience of specific health conditions or health services is both a moral imperative and a utility to improve research quality, validity and impact. However, there is little agreement about how to practise public involvement. In this article, we describe the formation and work of the Nottingham Maternity Research Network, an ongoing research reference panel that supports public involvement in maternal health research. Drawing on nine years’ experience, researchers and public contributors reflect together on the key issues to consider when co-producing research with maternity service users: first, pragmatic considerations, and second, creating a safe space for drawing on intimate and sometimes traumatic experiences. We argue that a sustained model of public involvement and engagement – that is, a standing group rather than a series of project-based, time-limited opportunities for involvement – brings opportunities to build trust and to develop a community that is supportive and inclusive. However, the sustained model of public involvement also brings practical challenges.

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