The Caring Futures Institute has been nominated for the ‘Partnering with consumers in research’ award at the inaugural Health Consumers Alliance of SA Inc. Consumer Engagement Awards.

The award recognises organisations for their commitment to partnering with consumers in the research sector.

Caring Futures Institute founding director Alison Kitson said she was delighted the institute had been nominated for its first award.

Involving consumers in research from inception is an important focus of Caring Futures Institute, so that research has the best chance of leading to meaningful outcomes in the community.

Award winners will be announced at a presentation on 18 November.