Sean, from Torbay, was admitted into hospital with COVID-19 in 2020. In this video he explains what it was like to take part in the RECOVERY Trial and why he thinks everyone shoud sign up to take part in research where they can.
Glyn, from Cornwall, was one of the first people in the country to benefit from a new antiviral drug designed to help people with COVID-19 recover sooner, and reduce the need for hospital admission.
Andrew, from Cornwall, has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is celebrating the ‘incredible’ improvement in his condition linked to taking part in a clinical trial of a new treatment.
Kirsty, from Taunton, became the first patient recruited to a global study looking at different dosing strategies for a drug licenced to treat Crohn’s Disease. She said taking part in the study has given her life back.
Two brothers, from Taunton, took part in a study looking to prevent Type 1 diabetes.