Table 2.
Description of Patient and Public Involvement Groups
| PPI Group | A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approximate number of PPI contributors | 25 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 70 | 15 |
| PPI Leads (working days) | 4 days a week | 5 days a week | Variable | 1 day a week | 4 days a week (term time only) | 4 days a week |
| Length of time in current PPI Lead role | Maternity Cover < 1 year | 1 year (leaving) | Temp cover (4 years) | 1 year | 10 years + | 6 months |
| Type of panel | Condition specific: mental health | Open, patient panel | Open, public panel | Restricted, public panel, | Open, public panel | Open, public panel, 2 year fixed term |