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An update on progress after the ME/CFS PSP

Sonya Chowdhury, Chief Executive of Action for ME updates us on progress after the ME/CFS PSP and introduces the ME/CFS Interim Delivery Plan.

Published: 14 September 2023

Community nurses, public and researchers work together to set out research questions

An initiative by four Senior Nurse Research leaders is aiming to shine a much brighter light on community nursing and how research can inform and strengthen ways of working, patient care and support for Community Nurses.

Published: 07 July 2023

Reflections on Rapid Priority Setting and the James Lind Alliance method

In recent years the JLA has fielded several questions about the feasibility of speeding up its method. This paper describes three alternative priority setting approaches undertaken in a shorter timeframe than a typical JLA PSP, compares them with the full JLA PSP approach, and assesses the extent to which JLA principles can be met with these approaches.

Published: 01 June 2023

The JLA is recruiting advisers to join the team

The James Lind Alliance (JLA) is adding to the team of JLA Advisers. JLA Advisers are independent consultants who contract with the University of Southampton to support and facilitate JLA Priority Setting Partnerships.

Published: 15 May 2023

Goodbye from Katherine: reflections on my 15 years with the JLA

As we prepare to say goodbye to Katherine Cowan when she steps down from her role as Senior Adviser to the James Lind Alliance, it’s the ideal time to reflect on her journey as part of the JLA and her incredible achievements working in the role.

Published: 16 March 2023

Coordinating the UK Epilepsy Priority Setting Partnership

Anna Norton, Research & Involvement Officer at Epilepsy Research UK, reflects on her experience as Coordinator of the UK Epilepsy PSP.

Published: 14 March 2023

A story from Malawi: Going the extra mile for the Global Burn Injury PSP

This is the inspirational story of how Research Assistant Yotamu Gondwe went above and beyond to reach rural areas and engage local communities in Malawi to ensure their voices were heard in the Global Burns Injury PSP.

Published: 23 February 2023

A refresh for Emergency Medicine

Following on from the original PSP in emergency medicine in 2017, this blog discusses the emergency medicine refresh in light of the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Published: 08 February 2023

The Canadian Myeloma PSP: Funding Opportunity and Current Research

The Canadian Myeloma PSP discusses the establishment of the Aldo Del Col Research Grant to fund research projects addressing one or more of the top 10 priorities and funding research that matters to the myeloma community.

Published: 03 February 2023

Stephanie: 'Giving my little girl a voice'

Stephanie; mum and full-time carer to Maisie-May powerfully shares her experience of participation in the UK Epilepsy PSP and highlights the importance of giving her daughter and others affected by epilepsy a voice to shape the future of epilepsy research.

Published: 02 February 2023