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The direction of research is often set by researchers or by the drug industry. We want to enable patients, carers, family members, and the health and social care professionals who look after those with bipolar to have their say, so that future research is aligned with what matters to everyone whose life is affected by bipolar disorder.
The James Lind Alliance (JLA) process brings patient, carer, family member and clinician groups together on an equal footing in a Priority Setting Partnership to:
Our Project Protocol document set out the aims, objectives and commitments of the Bipolar PSP. It set out how the project meets the principles established by the JLA. Our JLA Adviser played a central role in helping the Steering Group establish this protocol and worked to ensure that accountability and transparency were maintained throughout the project.