Bringing together patient and specialists: the first Birdshot Day.

Background: The importance of patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare decisions and research is increasingly recognised. This paper describes the aims, delivery, evaluation and impact of a 'Birdshot Day' organised for patients with birdshot uveitis, their carers and healthcare professionals.

Methods: Delivery of this event involved the close collaboration of patients with a large number of different healthcare professionals.