Stories

Research Midwife Aqeela's Story

Research Midwife Aqeela describes the importance of her role

Research Midwife Chloe's Story

Research Midwife Chloe shares her story

Mums and babies at the forefront – Julia's story

"Being part of research is so rewarding"

Shantelle’s story: Involvement in the Research Ready Communities programme

Find out how Darkside Rising became involved in the Research Ready Communities programme

"Research promotes lifelong learning and collaboration with other experts" - Dr Oana Anton at East Sussex Healthcare

Dr Oana Anton, Consultant Paediatrician at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), gives advice to clinicians who are thinking of getting involved in research, but not sure where to start.

Tony talks about taking part in south London cancer research

Tony talks about taking part in south London cancer research.

Jackie’s Story: taking part in the Reflective Fostering Study

Find out about Jackie’s experience in the Reflective Fostering Study and how it has impacted her life

“We are at the cutting edge of making a difference to young people’s lives” – East of England college principal is UK’s first School Research Champion

Dr Catherine Richards, Principal at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, is at the helm of an exciting new collaboration as the UK’s very first School Research Champion.

Taking part in children’s research: Bea’s story

Bea Hanington, who has Muckle-Wells syndrome, an autoinflammatory disease that causes fever, skin rash and joint and abdominal pain, joined a study to help research into childhood disease.

Taking part in genetics research: Tiffany’s story

Researchers were able to explain why Tiffany Mann has global developmental delay, a severe learning disability, thanks to her involvement in a study.