This archive item records a co-production workshop delivered in London as part of an event focused on what research co-production involves and how it can be put into practice.
The workshop was designed to build understanding of guidance on co-production and to create space for discussion about the challenges that can arise when research is shaped jointly by members of the public, researchers and other contributors.
Co-production asks people to work together with attention to relationships, access, power and shared decision-making. It is not a fixed method: the right approach depends on the question, the people involved and the choices that are genuinely open to influence.
Why the discussion mattered
Events such as this can help teams move beyond broad commitments by considering the practical conditions for collaborative work. These include clear roles, accessible information, enough time to contribute, and honest feedback about how decisions are made.
The event was delivered with a university-based centre working on co-production in health research. This page preserves the essential context of the original announcement; it is not a current event listing.