GenerationR Alliance

The GenerationR Alliance is a national community of practice dedicated to advancing the meaningful involvement of children and young people (CYP) in health and social care research.

Established in 2015 following a national meeting to strengthen collaboration in this area, the GenerationR Alliance brings together Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) practitioners, research organisations, and researchers from across the UK and beyond. It provides a supportive and collaborative space to share learning, develop practice, and promote high-quality, consistent approaches to involvement.

Through collective leadership and collaboration, members exchange ideas, reflect on what works, and work together to strengthen the impact of CYP involvement across the research landscape. The GenerationR Alliance also helps to connect a diverse range of groups and networks, supporting wider engagement and amplifying the voices of CYP in research.

The GenerationR Alliance is supported by the Hugh Greenwood Legacy for Children’s Health Research Fund and the Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children (EATC4Children).

Would you like to get involved?

Joining the GenerationR Alliance connects you to a supportive national network of people and organisations committed to improving how CYP are involved in health research.

Membership is free, and meetings typically take place online three times a year, making it easy to take part wherever you are based.

As a member, you can:

Connect and collaborate with a diverse community of researchers, practitioners, and PPI practitioners
Share learning and practice, including tools, approaches, and experiences of involving CYP
Develop your work through peer support, reflection, and collective problem-solving
Stay informed about relevant opportunities, events, and developments
Contribute to shaping the field, helping to strengthen the quality and impact of CYP involvement

Before applying to join, we ask that you read and agree to the GenerationR Alliance Terms of Reference, which set out our shared aims and ways of working.

The GenerationR Alliance is not a route for submitting requests to access YPAGs. However, the GenerationR Alliance Coordinating Team can help facilitate connections where appropriate, please contact us directly to discuss this: EATC4C-PPIE@liverpool.ac.uk

Whether you are new to involving CYP or have established practice, the GenerationR Alliance offers a space to learn, contribute and grow together.

Register your interest

Please use this form to contact us if you are interested in joining the GenerationR Alliance.

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