Plastic and reconstructive surgery covers many different areas of healthcare, including treatment and reconstruction following cancer, burns and injuries, congenital conditions, wounds and scarring, hand and upper limb problems, etc. The aim of this global project is to identify the most ... READ MORE
Opportunities for patients and the public
Have your say in hip and knee replacement research
We are excited to announce the launch of the Hip and Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership update! In 2014 the Top 10 research priorities for hip and knee replacement for osteoarthritis were identified by patients and clinicians via a JLA PSP. Many ... READ MORE
Help shape research on statin prescribing and cardiovascular health
I am seeking support to recruit 4 to 6 patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) contributors to form an advisory group for a proposed research project, subject to successful funding through an NIHR Doctoral Award. The research will use routinely collected NHS health records to ... READ MORE
Help us to find the best way to measure movement in young boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
We are looking for young children to take part in our research study – TODDLER: Transforming Outcomes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) using DigitaL Endpoints Remotely. Our aim is to find the best way to measure movement in young boys with DMD. This is important because without good measures ... READ MORE
Sprained your ankle? We want to hear from you!
Each year in the UK, about half a million people attend an A&E or Minor Injury Department for an ankle sprain. If there is no broken bones, patients are normally given a boot or splint and discharged with the advice to manage their recovery themselves. Despite this, not everyone recovers fully. ... READ MORE