Public Involvement Opportunity – help shape a study about distress at the end-of-life
Seeking people interested in shaping palliative care research to join a Public Advisory Group
Link to organisation:
https://loros.co.uk/centre-for-excellence/research-at-loros
Full description:
We are inviting people who may have experienced a loved one with a terminal illness who received care in a hospice and/or experienced distress at the end of life, people who have experience of having an incurable illness themselves, or people interested in becoming involved with palliative care research.
You will be helping to shape a new study exploring how some types of distress appear at the end of life and how this might be helped in a hospice.
No research experience needed.
Opportunity Deadline
1st February 2026
Payment:
Yes - in line with NIHR guidelines
Expenses:
Yes - in line with NIHR guidelines
Organisation
LOROS Hospice Centre for Excellence / Lead University - University of Leicester
The LOROS Centre for Excellence is focused on delivering research in palliative and end-of-life care to improve patient and family care, as well as to train and educate other professionals. It serves as a research hub that aims to translate new knowledge into practice, improve symptom management and quality of life, and influence policy to advocate for change.
Details
Topic:
Other
Location:
East Midlands
Involvement type:
All of research
What support is offered?
Training, guidance and support offered throughout.
Can the work be done from home?
Yes
Suitable for a beginner?
Yes
