Inspirational experiences from patients, their families and carers
We’ve gathered some fantastic stories from people across England, whose lives have been transformed by clinical research. All you need to do is click on the links below to access experiences relating to a wide range of conditions. You’ll find short-films and video-diaries to explore, plus audio and written accounts too.
Sue Rees
22 February 2019
Sue, a clinical research advocate, is helping others in her community
Judith Lindsey
21 February 2019
For Judith Lindsey, research is about building something for future generations
Dexter
07 February 2019
Learn about how Dexter's participation in research had got him determined to get more young people involved.
Karen Andrews
30 January 2019
Find out how one research participant is using her own experience to help make taking part in research even better for others.
Joan Jones
27 January 2019
Joan shares her experience of being involved with research at Liverpool Heart and Chest
Willie and Linda Aspinall
27 January 2019
Willie and Linda Aspinall share their experience of being involved with research into alzheimer's disease
Tony Hill
24 January 2019
Tony Hill explains how research has made such a difference to his life
Phillip Lockrie
22 January 2019
Phillip Lockrie talks about his involvement with research at the Clinical Research Facility in Lancashire
Lorraine Walters
18 January 2019
Lorraine participated in a drug study to avoid having surgery to treat an ectopic pregnancy.
Jack Newman
18 January 2019
Jack is using a mobile phone app connected to a pump to deliver insulin as part of a study into type 1 diabetes.