In this section you can find out more about taking part in research - our patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) work. 

We have a number of trials ongoing across our hospital and community sites. If you are interested in taking part in research and helping to find new treatments, please get in touch. 

What does participating in research involve?

As a patient, you may be asked to participate in a research project. Depending on the research this may involve simply filling in a questionnaire, having blood taken, or trying out a medicine that doctors believe will work as well as, or better than, the medicine that you would normally receive.

Information about the research, and what it would involve, would be clearly explained to you before deciding whether you would like to take part. Your consent would be requested and recorded before proceeding with your participation in the trial.

You do not have to take part in any research if you do not want to. If you decide not to take part, your normal clinical care will not be affected in any way.

All of the studies we offer are reviewed to ensure the safety, dignity, rights and welfare of research participants is protected. 

Interested?

If you are interested in participating in research studies there are a number of ways in which you can get involved: 

Ask your doctor or nurse
If you are currently receiving care at the Trust and are interested in new treatments that may help you as well as improving patient care, then please let your doctor or nurse know. They should be able to advise if there are any research studies that you are suitable for.

You can also contact us, see details at the top of the page.

You can find out more about public involvement in research and for those interested in participating in clinical trials, visit People in Research for opportunities for public involvement in research