Stories

"I believe the research I'm doing has the potential to make a measurable difference to people's outcomes" — occupational therapist

Jennifer Crow shares the story of her career as an occupational therapist specialising in stroke research.

Amanda’s story: her role in eczema research

Find out about Amanda’s story and her passion for eczema research

Research is like a recipe, it has key ingredients"

The latest piece in our London and south-east campaign on Allied Health Professionals in research features Nauman Hussain, a critical care pharmacist at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Here, Nauman talks through his research journey and five key ingredients for the recipe of research…

Man helped by liver trial encourages others to volunteer

An ex-builder who is living with liver cirrhosis has spoken about how a by-product of taking part in the BOPPP trial has transformed his outlook on life.

Taking part in eye research: Robert’s story

Robert Williamson took part in a study at the Oxford Eye Hospital which uses an app to monitor participants at home who have age-related macular disease.

Hackney woman directs dementia and ageing documentary

A kind-hearted Hackney woman has made a documentary to help tackle misconceptions about ageing and living with dementia.

Lenka on including deaf people in south London research

We spoke to CRN South London's Inclusivity Panel Member, Lenka Novak, as part of Deaf Awareness Month.

Alastair Duncan on his south London AHP research career

Alastair Duncan, a Consultant Dietitian at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and lecturer in Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London, talks about his research career.

Sussex Partnership’s Trust’s Dementia Assessment Service North West Sussex

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Dementia Assessment Service won a Research Support Award last year.

AHP campaign: “I would encourage any AHP to take the opportunity to be involved in research if the opportunity presents itself”

In the latest in our London and south east campaign focusing on Allied Health Professionals in research, Melissa Brinkler, an Operating Department Practitioner working within the CRN Kent, Surrey and Sussex Research Delivery Team talks to us about why she wanted a career in research.