Service Users Research Forum (SURF)
Funded by the Department of Health and managed by the National HCAI Research Network (HCAI RN) based at Thames Valley University (London), SURF provides a forum for members of the public to find out more about HCAI research and supports their involvement by ensuring they are able to make a valid and meaningful contribution to the research process.  SURF also provides an opportunity for researchers and healthcare professionals to work in collaboration with service users, their carers and members of the public to improve current research, widely disseminate findings and identify the most important areas for future research.

For Service Users
If you are a member of the public, a service user or a carer and would like to become involved in all aspects of the research process, from development and design, through review and commissioning, to conducting research and sharing the findings, SURF Membership could be for you. To find out more about how SURF could help you click here.

For Researchers and Healthcare Professionals
If you are a researcher or healthcare professional and would like to know more about how SURF could help you more effectively involve and engage service users, carers and members of the public in your research. To read more about the ways SURF Members can improve HCAI research click here.