Participants
We recruit thousands of people to studies every year, working with patients, carers and the public to improve the quality and relevance of our research. Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) is essential to research, find out more below about how you can get involved.
How to get involved with research
Be Part of Research makes it easy to learn about UK health and social care research. Anyone can search for ethically-approved studies and ask to take part. There are studies for people living with a condition, as well as those who may be healthy. The service also features the latest research findings from reliable sources.
Visit Be Part of Research to find out more.
Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES)
Participant experience is a key part of research delivery. Understanding the experience of participants and the reasons why people decide to take part in research helps to improve processes for all involved. Every year, the Research Delivery Network conducts a survey of people who have taken part in research.
Read more about the Participant in Research Experience Survey (PRES).
Research Champions
A Research Champion is someone who volunteers their time to engage with the public and promote research from a patient point of view. Research Champions are keen to share the benefits of health and social care research and play an active part in its development. They could be a patient, service user, carer or lay person who is enthusiastic about health research and willing to communicate this to others.
Research Champions ensure people and researchers work well together to produce excellent research.
Please get in touch to find out more about Research Champions.