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The engagement cycle: a new way of thinking about patient and public engagement (PPE) in world class commissioning

  • Document type:
    Guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    29 April 2009
  • Publication format:
    PowerPoint presentation
  • Gateway reference:
    11705
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

The engagement cycle is a way of approaching patient engagement when commissioning services. It highlights who needs to do what to engage people at each stage of the commissioning cycle. It can be used to facilitate improvements in world class commissioning, particularly concerning Competency Three - engaging with patients and the public.

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