Diagnosing conditions as an emergency: why does it happen and could it be avoided?
Input on the proposed study & PPI plan and opportunity to lead on group PPI activities
Link to organisation:
Full description:
Please see attached summary for more study details. We would like to invite you to a group meeting with the study lead who will present more details of the study and the planned PPI activities. Specifically, people with experiences of an emergency diagnosis. As well as an opportunity to feedback with any thoughts or ideas on the PPI plan, we would be looking to ask one member of the group to act as the PPI lead if the project goes ahead.
Opportunity Deadline
12th October 2026
Payment:
£27.50 per hour + £5 for online meetings in line with current NIHR PPI payment guidance
Expenses:
Yes
Organisation
Epidemiology of Cancer Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), University College London
The ECHO research group based out of UCL is a multi-disciplinary team established in 2015. We contribute to global efforts to control the increasing burden of neoplastic disease through research on: Diagnostic intervals and pathways to care, understanding the predictive value of cancer symptoms, and examining the variations in diagnosis and cancer treatment between patients and healthcare organisations.
Attachment
PeopleInResearch Advert Emergency Diagnosis Attachment v2.docx
Details
Topic:
All of health care
Cancer
Health services and health delivery
Primary care
Other
Location:
UK wide
Involvement type:
All of research
Designing and managing
Undertaking
Implementing
Reviewing
What support is offered?
Dedicated PPI liason staff member to arrange individual support as needed to enable participation
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
