Renal service users' and carers' collaboration to improve education and research in the UK: an update four years on

In 2010 an advisory group was formed of City University London academics, renal service users and carers to create the Kidney Research and Education Initiative. The main aim of the initiative was for renal service user and carer participation in all aspects of the group as well as becoming a centre of excellence for kidney care, education and research, with a specific focus on patient participation in research and teaching. Service users and carers can provide a wealth of knowledge and experience to the training of student nurses.