People have different reasons for getting involved in health research. Some people are already patients with a health problem and want to help find a solution. Some are carers of someone with a health condition and want to help find solutions to their loved ones health condition. You may have no health problems, but really want to help improve healthcare for people today and in the future.
Irene Soulsby talks about why she became involved in research and what benefits have come from this
Jadine Scragg, a PhD student from Newcastle University, talks about how important public involvement was to her research and how it made her realise how much of an impact her work has on peoples lives.