Do you live in Wales and have Type 2 diabetes?

Help Public Health Wales to review a study and help improve the lives of people who have Type 2 diabetes in Wales by providing feedback on your lived experience.

What experience do I need to help?

 You will need:

• personal experience of living with Type 2 diabetes
• an ability to review documents and provide feedback from a patient’s perspective 
• an understanding of the challenges of managing Type 2 diabetes and engaging with health services

More information

Researchers would like your help in reviewing study information that will help people manage their Type 2 Diabetes. This is a one-off task and can be completed via email. You may also have the chance to be involved in steering group meetings for 3-4 months.

What will I be asked to do?

You will be asked to review the study documents and provide feedback on how clear it is to understand from the perspective of someone living with Type 2 diabetes.

How long will I be needed for?

For the initial document review, around 1 hour. There may be future involvement in steering group meetings for 3-4 months.

What are some of the benefits for me?

Benefits to you:

• Your feedback will ensure the study reflects the public’s perspective.
• Opportunity to contribute to research aimed at improving the management of Type 2 diabetes.

Their team will: 

• Cover reasonable travel expenses and additional carer or childcare costs,
• Offer payment for time of £25.00 per hour (people can request less if they are in receipt of state benefits). 

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this.

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

What support is offered?

A designated contact will be available to provide support throughout your involvement. 

How do I apply?

Complete the online form and tell us how you meet the required experience. 

Not sure how to complete the online form or would you like to discuss an opportunity further?

Then the team can help you, contact us by email to set up a chat. 

Access to any information you share with us is secure, restricted and dealt with confidentially. 

What happens next.

If your application fits the required experience, it will be sent to the project lead.

We will contact you with updates on the progress of your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or call 02920 230 457.