Participate in a research study

Kerry, a nurse with dark brown hair in blue scrubs, posing for portraits at the hospital, in conversation with a patient.

A study to understand healthcare workers’ wellbeing

Take part in a research study to help researchers understand how daily communication at work affects staff wellbeing in healthcare settings

article Patient or loved one

location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 20 Dec 2025

Take part in an interview about access to breast cancer support in Scotland

Take part in an interview to help researchers understand the barriers for Scottish women accessing breast cancer support services.

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Scotland, Online

schedule Ongoing

Take part in a study to understand the effects of cancer related pain

Take part in an interview to help researchers understand the impact of cancer-related pain on people living with cancer and their loved ones...

article Patient or loved one

location_on Anywhere, In-person

schedule Ongoing

Researchers in white lab coats, looking at messages written on the Christmas stars together, in a lab setting.

Hear about opportunities to get involved with research studies

Join the NIHR’s service, Be Part of Research, to hear about more ways to get involved in different studies and contribute to the development...

article Anyone

location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Help researchers understand how hormone therapy affects black women

Help researchers understand how hormone therapy after breast cancer affects black women and contribute to improving care and support for the...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Share your experience of secondary breast cancer and sleep

Complete a survey to help researchers understand the impact of secondary breast cancer on sleep, and how it affects people’s wellbeing.

article Secondary breast cancer

location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

calendar_today Closing date: 30 Sept 2025

Take part in a study about the impact of activities on the spine

Take part in a study to help researchers understand how daily activities can increase the risk of spine injury for people with secondary bre...

article Patient or loved one

location_on Yorkshire and the Humber

schedule Ongoing

calendar_today Closing date: 31 Dec 2025

Share your experience managing your weight

Help researchers understand how to support women with breast cancer to manage their weight and find better ways to involve everyone in resea...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Fill out a survey about body image

Help researchers understand the level of body image concerns among young adults who have or have had cancer and inform development of new re...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Fill out a survey about your clothing choices after surgery

Complete an online survey and help researchers investigate how people make clothing choices after breast cancer surgery.

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Test a questionnaire about the emotional impact of long-term conditions

Help researchers test a questionnaire to measure the emotional impact of living with a long-term condition like breast cancer.

article Patient or loved one

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Help researchers understand the experiences of people with learning disabilities who undergo radiotherapy

Take part in an interview to help researchers understand the experiences of people with learning disabilities who undergo radiotherapy.

article Patient or loved one

location_on Online

schedule Ongoing

Lynn, with short light hair in orange summer dress, posing for portraits in a garden.

Complete a survey about body image and wellbeing

Take part in a study exploring how anxiety, emotions and wellbeing are experienced in the body in people living with or beyond breast cancer...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Take part in a clinical trial of a blood test that could detect secondary cancer early

Help researchers who are hoping to see if a blood test can detect breast cancer recurrence early by looking for cancer DNA in the blood. The...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Various, In-person

schedule Ongoing

Shape health information to help people live healthier lifestyles

Our Future Health wants to build a community that will provide health information to inform and help future generations to live a healthy li...

article Anyone

location_on Anywhere, Online

schedule Ongoing

Lynn, a moving forward volunteer in a pink BCN top, posing for photos on her laptop from a shoot in her home.

Take part in an interview about your views on weight-loss jabs after cancer

Take part in a study exploring views on weight-loss jabs among people living with or beyond cancer and living with obesity.

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Online

calendar_today Closing date: 31 Aug 2025

A group of women sat in a circle of chairs, in conversation with each other, during a Younger Women Together support service.

Psychological support for women from ethnic minority backgrounds

Take part in a study exploring how women from minority ethnic backgrounds experience NHS psychological support after breast cancer treatment...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 31 Aug 2025

3 women, sat next to each other in a waiting room setting.

Take part in a study on how waiting rooms affect breast cancer care

Participate in a research study exploring how hospital waiting rooms shape the experience of people undergoing breast cancer diagnostic test...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 15 Oct 2025

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Queer women's experiences of body image and intimacy after breast cancer

Take part in an interview about how treatment for primary breast cancer impacts queer women's body image, intimacy and relationships after b...

article Personal diagnosis

location_on Anywhere, Online

calendar_today Closing date: 01 Oct 2025

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