I am currently looking for members of the public to be part of a NIHR multi-year fellowship, to be part of the PPIE (Patient Public Involvement and Engagement) group. I am particularly interested in those:

a) Permanently residing in the UK (essential)
b) Older adults (50+), and are either:

1. A current vaper
2. An ex-vaper
3. An ex-smoker

If this is you, please do get in touch by email! BAME groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Training, time and travel included IF awarded.

Who can join
Adults 18+ living in the UK
Comfortable using a web browser and have access to internet and a computer/laptop
English as a first or second language

What you’ll do
One remote session (about 60 minutes) where you complete tasks based on three scenarios on stroke.

Next steps to participate
Register your interest (registration takes about 5 minutes and includes eligibility questions).
If you have any questions before registering, email Dr Sandeep Shirgill (s.shirgill@bham.ac.uk)

A study at the University of Oxford is recruiting adults in who have experience of using a GLP-1 medication for weight loss through NHS England. The study explores experiences of GLP-1 use within current NHS care pathways to help inform how delivery in general practice can be best supported in the future. Participation involves a one-off online interview.

Short questionnaire, which should take less than 5 minutes to complete, to inform research for a PhD fellowship proposal on Type 2 Diabetes management. Input from people with lived experience of diabetes would be particularly valuable. Link to google form is below. Responses are anonymous.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbeyoM7RAplljQciSVxLdRCWqUrdW0GvepdwgEOkDcBqE-eQ/viewform?usp=dialog

We are inviting parents from ethnically diverse backgrounds across the UK (especially fathers) to join a Patient and Public Interest (PPI) group.

This will involve:
– Quarterly online group discussions (at times that suit you)
– Reviewing research material
– Sharing results with other families

Any parent with lived experiences and views about the topic are welcome.

This research project will run from June 2026 to December 2029.

We are researchers looking to apply for a grant to improve the uptake of the bowel cancer screening programme.
We are looking for people in the UK, aged 50-74 (with some flexibility on the age range), from a mix of backgrounds.
We are interested to hear a broad range of voices, but we are especially interested to hear from people who have skipped returning their sample.
Join us for an online meeting Fri 1st May (11.00-12.30pm)!

We are exploring how people use languages in everyday life, and how this relates to individual experience of social interactions. We are particularly interested in how language use can interact with some social traits that have been associated with autism spectrum disorder, including anxiety, discomfort and confidence. We are interested in a wide range of experiences and communication styles. Both autistic and non-autistic adults are welcome to take part.

https://nclpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ugtGKvli7WBM9g

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:
Work mainly at a desk for 20+ hours per week
Work in hybrid, remote, hot-desk, co-working
Are interested in posture, movement, and musculoskeletal health
WHY TAKE PART?
You will share views that could transform how musculoskeletal risk is identified and prevented in office workers.
You will hear about the latest findings about hybrid working health, and could receive insights on your postural and activity habits at work.

IMAB-Qi is a five-year NIHR-funded study improving how people are supported to take medicines in general practice. We are recruiting one PPI member to join the team, working with researchers to review materials and shape delivery. We are particularly keen to hear from people with links to under-represented communities, including Chinese and wider Asian backgrounds, where cultural perspectives may influence how medicines are understood and used in practice. Flexible involvement.

After surgery for bowel cancer, patients are offered certain chemotherapy types and regimens to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back. However, people may get shorter or longer treatment than recommended, or have their treatment changed or stopped. The study will examine how long chemotherapy is given, how treatment is modified in practice, and whether these patterns vary between patient groups or NHS providers, and whether differences affect survival or toxicity outcomes.