Evaluation of a patient and public involvement training programme for researchers at a large biomedical research centre in the UK.

Objectives: To design, deliver and evaluate a programme of training workshops for biomedical researchers aimed at building confidence and skills in actively involving patients and the public (PPI) in research.

Design: A bespoke programme of training workshops in PPI aimed at researchers.

Setting: A large National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centre in London and several partner organisations.

Does laryngeal reinnervation or type I thyroplasty give better voice results for patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis (VOCALIST): study protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: A functioning voice is essential for normal human communication. A good voice requires two moving vocal folds; if one fold is paralysed (unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP)) people suffer from a breathy, weak voice that tires easily and is unable to function normally. UVFP can also result in choking and breathlessness.