The Data into Action programme aims to engage meaningfully with patients and the public.

Find out more about our current engagement opportunities below.

Do you have an interest in the use of data in health and care? 

If you enjoy contributing to discussion, explaining your ideas, and want to make healthcare fairer, then you can have your say.

We are looking for people to join NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Data into Action Patient and Public Advisory Group (PPAG).

The PPAG will ensure that the views and experiences of patients and the public are listened to and taken on board.

Who we’re looking for: residents of Cheshire and Merseyside.

What you’ll need to do: PPAG members will need to attend and contribute PPAG meetings every other month. These will be held at the Civic Health Innovation Labs at Liverpool Science Park, in the city’s Knowledge Quarter (L3 5TF). However, there may be opportunities to attend virtually instead.

Compensation: participants will be paid for their time and contribution. Payment will be facilitated through the Liverpool City Region Civic Data Co-Operative.

To find out more about this opportunity, read the PPAG supporting information.

To apply to be a member of the PPAG, please complete the application form.

If you would like to submit a paper version of the application form, or if you require any of these resources in alternative formats, please email mlcsu.dia@nhs.net or call 07341 792998.

New deadline:
We have extended the application deadline to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to apply. Applications will now close at 5pm on Monday 28 October 2024.

The Use of Administrative Health Data for Research report presents a summary of public engagement for the Cheshire and Merseyside Secure Data Environment (SDE) commissioned by the Data into Action programme.

The Cheshire and Merseyside Secure Data Environment team worked with a range of partners to plan a series of focus groups to seek feedback on the design and policies of a proposed secure data environment and specifically perspectives on sharing de-identified health data for secondary uses without explicit consent.

Read the full report.