The Stated Values of the Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health
- Value the knowledge, skills and professionalism of all communities, forum members, local network partners, staff and board members.
- Be accountable to the public and other stakeholders including, but not confined to, Government for what we do and strive for continuous improvement.
- Ensure that our activities are accessible, supportive and responsive.
- Welcome and encourage feedback to improve our work.
- Use an inclusive, anti-discriminatory approach within all our procedures and practices and fully adhere to all equal opportunities.
- Demonstrate our commitment to valuing diversity in all we do.
- Work to a broad definition of health.
- Ensure our planning and decision making is open and transparent and seeks the input of wider stakeholders.
- Put the interests of patients and the public at the heart of everything we do.
- Incorporate the Commission's values into every aspect and every level of our work, sharing and adopting best practice.