Research Opportunities

Not everyone can use digital health and care services.  Digital health and care services includes apps, software, artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

Some people don’t have access to the internet, some lack the skills or confidence, and some people may just prefer not to use digital tools.

We would like to hear about your experiences of using the NHS App, Patchs, online appointments and other digital services.

Together, we can help to make sure that no one is left behind, and that non-digital ways to access care remain available.

All responses are anonymous.

To take part in the survey, either scan the QR code, or telephone 01924 787379.  Survey closes on Friday 30 October.

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CancerJ6Oct

Participants with experience of taking Capecitabine needed for co-design workshops

Imperial College Clinical Research Fellow, Hyung Kyung Kim, would like to design a solution to help make it easier for patients to take capecitabine treatment as prescribed through a co-design workshop. The workshops will be online or in person.

Who can help: You are, or have been, on capecitabine (but not with radiotherapy at the same time) for colorectal cancer. They are particularly interested in those participants who have struggled with taking capecitabine as prescribed.

Workshops will last around 150 minutes and will either be online or in person.

All participants will receive £68.75 after the workshop, and if participating in an in-person workshop they will also be reimbursed for travel costs up to £15.

Please contact Hyun Kyung Kim on h.kim@imperial.ac.uk for further information

The Best Care Programme is a research project run by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, that aims to improve the care for people with early best cancer.

 They are looking for people of all ages, backgrounds and communities with lived experience of breast cancer to join their patient advisory group. 

 Share your views and experiences of breast cancer treatment and care and help CRUK reach patient communities across the UK.

There will be up to 6 online and occasional in-person meetings a year and you will be offered reimbursement for your time.

To find out more or register your interest, contact https://crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/BestCareProgramme

1. patient factors – the reasons why an individual patient may or may not choose reconstruction
2. healthcare professionals – the reasons why healthcare professionals may or may not promote reconstruction to their patients and the barriers to provision
3. representatives from industry – targeting those who manufacture, sell or promote reconstruction products such as implants, to assess their thoughts on reconstruction in older women and potential barriers

To find out more or to take part, contact Ruth Parks at ruth.parks@nottingham.ac.uk

Healthwatch Bradford & District

Healthwatch Bradford & District is currently leading work as part of a national Healthwatch England project looking at people’s experiences of delayed or difficult hospital discharge. They would really like to hear from patients aged 16+ and from carers, relatives or friends who supported someone through a difficult discharge. You can take part if you or the person you support stayed at least one night in an NHS hospital in England within the last 12 months and experienced a delayed or difficult discharge. You do not need to have been discharged from a Bradford or District hospital. The hospital stay can have been anywhere in England.

The survey takes around 10–15 minutes and closes on 9 October 2026.

Survey link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwbradford/

Have you had treatment for liver cancer or kidney cancer?

Whether you have had surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy or minimally invasive treatments such as ablation for liver or kidney cancer, then this opportunity is for you.

Your experience helps researchers understand what matters most to patients and helps to shape future research.

Where: The Studio, Riverside West, 19 Whitehall Road, Leeds LS1 4AW

When: Thu 1 October 2026  10am – 1.30pm (kidney) and 12.30pm – 4pm (liver)

It’s free to attend, travel and time will be reimbursed and lunch will be provided at 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Contact Jakki on j.brandon@nhs.net or tel. 01132 068 459

WECAN has launched the CANCERSurvey, an independent pan-European survey co-created with patients and carers. It captures real-life experiences of living with and beyond cancer, including diagnosis, treatment, care and daily life. The findings will provide important evidence to support patient advocacy and inform policy and cancer care across Europe.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer as an adult in Europe, or if you care for someone who has, your experience belongs in this dataset.

• Online and takes around 25 minutes
• Available in 15 languages
• Fully anonymous
• No sign-up required

Take part here: Complete the CANCERSurvey

The more people take part, the stronger and more representative our collective evidence becomes. Please also share this survey widely with patients, carers, colleagues, patient organisations, local groups, friends and anyone else who may be eligible to participate.

Hi, I’m Summayah.

I’m trying to understand the real experiences of Ethnic Minority women living with metastatic breast cancer.

So many voices and lived experiences are missing — and I want to help change that.
Your story can help improve support and resources for women in our communities facing metastatic breast cancer. If you feel able to share even a small part of your journey it would mean so much.

Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable

Completely confidential

Online or Phone

To take part, email Summayah2.zafar@live.uwe.ac.uk or scan the QR code on the poster.

Everyone who takes part will have the option to receive a shopping voucher as a thank you.

Could you help shape cancer support in your community?

Everyone affected by cancer should have access to the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.

Have you been affected by cancer?  West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance and Kirklees Council have created this opportunity for you to have your say about what matters to you.

They want to know:-

• what support is important to you?
• what barriers prevent people from accessing help?
• how can support be more accessible?
• how can communities better support people affected by cancer?

By taking part in the survey you can help them:-

• improve access to support
• reduce health inequalities
• strengthen community-based care
• improve quality of life

Share your views and help shape future cancer support in South Kirklees.

To take the survey, scan the QR code on the poster or click the button below.

North Halifax Partnership and North Halifax Primary Care Network are asking local men to share their views and experiences of prostate health check-ups.

The anonymous survey aims to understand what encourages men to get checked and any barriers or misconceptions that may prevent them from doing so.

They are particularly keen to hear from Black men aged 45+, but welcome responses from men of all ages and backgrounds.

If you live in North Halifax, please take a few minutes to share your views and help inform future local engagement around prostate health.

For more information, contact Zain Ghani at North Halifax Partnership on zain.ghani@nhpltd.org.uk or click the button below to go to the survey.

Research Study: Family, Friends, and Carers’ Experiences of Suicide Ideation in People with Head and Neck Cancer (REC 26/0019)

 Ulster University is conducting a research study exploring the experiences of family members, close friends and carers when a person with head and neck cancer experiences thoughts of self-harm, feels that life is not worth living, or has more active thoughts of suicide.

 The study aims to improve understanding and support for people with head and neck cancer experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as those close to them. Friends, family, and carers are invited to take part in a 30–40 minute interview with an experienced member of the research team, at a time that is convenient for them.

For more information or to provide consent to participate, please visit the study link below or contact Cherith Semple at c.semple@ulster.ac.uk

NHS Calderdale, Huddersfield, and Mid Yorkshire Non-Oncology Partnership

Tell us what you think about out of hospital cancer treatment We would like to know what you think about having cancer treatment in a community clinic, or even at home in the future. We are looking at how we offer patients more choice in how they receive their cancer care. Some cancer treatments, like medicines you swallow as tablets and injections that go into the skin, can be given safely outside of the home. Feedback is welcome from everyone. Let us know what you think by either following the link below, or scanning the QR code on the flyer.

 We are sharing an opportunity from Modupe Bolanle, a PhD researcher at the Hull York Medical School in the University of Hull,  to take part in a PhD research study exploring the experiences of Black men with prostate cancer and their partners.

 The study aims to improve communication and mutual support between Black men with prostate cancer and their partners throughout the prostate cancer journey. The research will involve qualitative methods, including focus groups and interviews.

Who is the study looking for?

• Black men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer
• Their partners

As a thank you for taking part, each participant will receive a £10 shopping voucher.

Recruitment is open until October 2026.

 If you or your partner may be interested, or if you would like to find out more about the study, please get in touch by email to hymb47@hyms.ac.uk or scan the QR code provided in the attached study flyer.