Shelly (Research participant) 

I'm taking part in research to help  people like me live better in the future.  I got involved with research because a lot of the research that was done

lacked the evidence from the ethnic minority community.

Dr. Elango Sathiyamoorthy

 (GP partner, Bute house surgery)

My name is Dr. Elango Sathiyamoorthy. I'm one of the GP Partners here at Bute House Medical Centre in Luton. The genes and health study looks at the Pakistani and the Bangladeshi population, looking to see if there are any genetic reasons why they're at higher risk of things like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. 

Naila (Research participant) 

I think wherever you go, genetic testing is  needed to find out what's going on. We need people to be aware and we need people to come forward. 

I agreed to do it because there needs to be more testing amongst Asian communities.We all need more research done whether it's in cancer or whatever.

Shelly (Research participant) 

My husband and I, we were the  first ones, we had a home visit   

from a research nurse who came over to us and we filled in, it was very easy, we filled in a simple form, gave a spit sample and that was basically it. So it was quite straightforward and easy.

Dr. Elango Sathiyamoorthy

 (GP partner, Bute house surgery)

It's really important for research to involve  people from all backgrounds

because we live in such a multicultural community that actually we need everyone to be represented by the research that is done.

Shelly (Research participant) 

I feel that if we all tapped into our little bubbles we could reach a bigger community. We can gather our small bubble and help with the research

because each one of our families will probably have just a slight bit of difference and so it will help.

Naila (Research participant) 

I think a voice to be heard is very important. The samples that they provide now will  make an impact for generations to come.

Thousands of people across the UK take part in research each year because research provides the knowledge we need to help us live longer, healthier and happier lives. 

Across the UK, people like you are transforming health and social care.

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By Being part of research.

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