My Research Experience replaces the Participant in Research Experience survey (PRES). My Research Experience is a single national patform which unifies data capture across all 12 RRDNs. The new platform adopts a 'digital first' approach, meaning participants can complete the survey at a time and place that suits them, which usually improves response rates and data quality, whilst still offering a paper alternative for accessibility. Participant feedback may now be collected by the following methods:

On site

Offer the survey directly on a device provided at your site (tablet, computer, or kiosk). Staff should explain PRES and support participants if needed.

Unique code

Generate a one-time 8-digit code from myresearchexperience.com. Give the code to the participant so they can complete the survey on their own device. Each code can only be used once.

Email (individual link)

From myresearchexperience.com, send a unique survey link to a participant’s email. 

• If not completed within 5 days, the system sends a reminder. 

• After completion (or 5 days without response), the participant’s email is permanently deleted from the system.

Batch email (multiple links)

Use the batch function in myresearchexperience.com to send survey links to multiple participants at once. 

• If not completed within 5 days, the system sends a reminder. 

• After completion (or 5 days without response), the participant’s email is permanently deleted from the system.

Pre-fab link and QR codes

Request a study-specific survey link and QR code through your RRDN team for high-volume studies. 

• Best for large-scale sharing. 

• Links/QRs must only be distributed by authorised delivery staff.

Paper Survey

Use paper surveys only when digital is not suitable (e.g. accessibility, language, or preference). 

• Paper is not a separate system — all completed forms must be uploaded into the myresearchexperience.com digital platform. 

• Sites will take responsibility for printing and uploading.

• RDNCC will provide templates, uploading processes, and responsibilities for local teams.

For further information please contact your local Wider Care Settings Team Contact.