Help improve research on using bedside ultrasound to check breathing tubes in newborn babies.
Parents of babies cared for on a neonatal unit wanted to help shape NHS research.
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Full description:
We are looking for parents or carers whose baby received care on a neonatal unit to help shape an NHS research study. We would value your views on study information, consent, recruitment, the funding application, and how results should be shared. One parent may also join the application as a public co-applicant. No research experience is needed. Meetings can be online or in person, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Opportunity Deadline
13th October 2026
Payment:
Payment for your time will be offered in line with NIHR guidance for public contributors.
Expenses:
Reasonable travel, parking, childcare/carer costs and other agreed expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with NIHR guidance.
Organisation
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, providing specialist neonatal intensive care and leading national and international clinical research to improve outcomes for newborn babies and their families.
Details
Topic:
Children and young people
Data & technology
Other
Location:
All of England
Involvement type:
Commissioning
Designing and managing
Disseminating
Reviewing
What support is offered?
Parent contributors will receive: an introduction to the project support from the research team throughout flexible online or face-to-face meetings accessible meeting materials sent in advance reimbursement of expenses payment in line with NIHR guidance opportunities to remain involved throughout the study if they wish
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
No
