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14/11/2025

Type 1 diabetes patient, Paul Coker, from Swansea, has shared his lived experience in an interview with LBC , discussing how a Welsh-led study could help transform eye care and protect the sight of people living with diabetes.

Paul has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of five. He uses his experiences to help shape the AVENUE-PDR study, led by Professor Steve Bain, Specialty Lead for Diabetes at Health and Care Research Wales.

The study is investigating whether trained eye care practitioners, as well as doctors, can safely provide laser treatment for people with diabetes who are at risk of sight loss.

Listen to the interview this through the link in the comments.

Parents of primary school children in Wales – your voice matters.We are looking for parents to share their experiences o...
13/11/2025

Parents of primary school children in Wales – your voice matters.

We are looking for parents to share their experiences of child wellbeing support. Your views will guide the design of future resources and services for families in Wales.

What’s involved:
• Read a short document (hour)
• One-to-one chat with the researcher (30 minutes)
• Group discussion with other parents (hour)

Apply by 30 November 2025 on the link in the comments if you would like to take part.

We are all set up at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Careers Fair in Swansea and looking forward to chatting...
12/11/2025

We are all set up at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Careers Fair in Swansea and looking forward to chatting to you.

If you're attending come say hi to our team and learn how you can help shape health and social care research and use your experience to make a difference.

Do you live with or care for someone with ? Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is exploring possible connections...
12/11/2025

Do you live with or care for someone with ?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is exploring possible connections between , antidepressant use and ’s disease.

If you have lived experience of any of these, share your insights with the research team to help ensure the research is relevant, respectful and meaningful.

Join online | Deadline: 21 November 2025

Follow the link in the comments to apply

Are you attending the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Careers fair today? Visit our team at our stand and find...
04/11/2025

Are you attending the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Careers fair today?

Visit our team at our stand and find out more about Health and Social Care Research in Wales and how we can help you become involved:

- as a member of the public

- as a researcher

- with training

- with funding

- with support

Help shape research on greener NHS buildings in WalesResearchers at Cardiff University are exploring how GP surgeries a...
31/10/2025

Help shape research on greener NHS buildings in Wales

Researchers at Cardiff University are exploring how GP surgeries and other primary care buildings can cut carbon emissions while still being comfortable, affordable and supported by local communities.

We are looking for up to four members of the public to join our involvement panel. You do not need any special experience - just an interest in sharing your views.

As a panel member you will:
• Join online meetings
• Help check that survey questions are clear and relevant
• Share your views on what matters most to patients and communities
• Give feedback on draft materials
• Support how results are shared with the public

The project will run for about a year.

You would be asked to attend around eight to ten meetings spread across the year, all held online with flexible timings.

By getting involved you will have the chance to influence how NHS buildings become more sustainable, gain experience of being part of a university research project, and play a part in research that aims to improve health, services and the environment.

Deadline to apply: 1 November 2025

Have you or a loved one had jaw problems after head and neck cancer treatment or bone-strengthening medication?Researche...
30/10/2025

Have you or a loved one had jaw problems after head and neck cancer treatment or bone-strengthening medication?
Researchers at Swansea Bay NHS are developing a new treatment and want to hear from people with lived experience to help shape the study.

No research experience needed – just your story and willingness to help

Join online or in person

Your voice could help improve care and influence future research.

Deadline to apply: 7 November 2025

Follow the link in the comments to apply.

Have you had a baby who received care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)? Researchers are looking for parents and...
30/10/2025

Have you had a baby who received care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)?
Researchers are looking for parents and carers to join a short online chat about research into a new test for infections in babies.

Your views will help shape future research and make sure it is designed with families in mind.
- One hour | online
- Optional follow-up involvement

Deadline: 7 November 2025

Apply on the link in the comments

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Parents in Wales, help prevent childhood obesity in Wales by helping with research.Researchers at Public Health Wales a...
29/10/2025

Parents in Wales, help prevent childhood obesity in Wales by helping with research.

Researchers at Public Health Wales are looking at how communities can better support children’s health in areas of higher deprivation. This project will explore what helps or makes it harder for families to support healthy weight in childhood.

The researchers are looking for parents of children aged six months to 16 years, living in Wales, who are willing to share their views and experiences. No research experience is needed.

You will be asked to read a short document and take part in two one-to-one conversations (about thirty minutes each) with the researcher. Altogether, this will take around two hours of your time in autumn 2025.

Your views will help shape the research, influence future support for families and guide how services and communities in Wales address childhood obesity.

Closing date: 31 October 2025.

Apply through the link in the comments.

Have your say on school food in Wales Researchers at Public Health Wales are exploring what food is on offer in seconda...
21/10/2025

Have your say on school food in Wales

Researchers at Public Health Wales are exploring what food is on offer in secondary schools, how it is delivered, and what learners eat during the school day. The aim is to understand what works well, what could be improved, and how school meals can be made healthier, tastier and accessible to everyone.

We want to hear from:

Young people aged 16 -24

Parents or carers of children aged 11 - 16 in secondary school

You will be asked to join a short, informal chat lasting about 45 minutes (online or in person). No preparation or research experience is needed.

Your views will help shape research that aims to improve school food across Wales.

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Find out more and apply through the link in the comments

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