Table 1.

Patient and Carer Group training sessions.

Learning Outcomes	Content
(i) To understand the role of the Advisory Group members in undertaking interviews	Aims of project and rationale for method (group work)
(ii) To be aware of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be a competent interviewer	What makes a good interviewer (brainstorm)
(iii) To be confident in undertaking an interview alone	Peer review of interviewing skills (role play)
(iv) To identify the practical issues involved in interviewing	Practicalities of interviewing (group discussion)
(v) To be competent and feel confident to carry out one-to-one interviews with support	Preparation for interviews: individualised learning needs (one-to-one support)