We have established a PPI Reference Group (RG) made up of Experts by Experience from the organisation Fulfilling Lives Newcastle-Gateshead.

The aim of our PPI RG is to provide people with lived experience of heavy drinking and/or mental ill-health with a safe and supportive environment in which they can engage with and contribute to the study. The group will help us to:

1. Review project progress and participate in discussions relevant to the development, evaluation and dissemination of the study.
2. Share information about service and practice developments in the field with the RG.
3. Share emerging findings from the research with peers/social networks as appropriate.