Do you attend regular ultrasound scans on your liver or gallbladder?

Help researchers decide if routine scans for gallbladder polyps are useful to patients and the NHS?

 What experience do I need to help?

• have experience of gallbladder polyps or being monitored for liver or gallbladder disease
• be comfortable in attending online meetings and sharing your story with the research team

More information

This project aims to find out if monitoring polyps in the gallbladder improve patients’ lives and whether they’re good value for money to use ultrasound scans for this or if they could be used for patients who need it more.

What will I be asked to do?

You will be asked to discuss the project and give your thoughts and views on ultrasound scans; how important they are in terms of reassurance and how you would feel if these scans were no longer offered.

How long will I be needed for?

• Attend up to three 60-minute meetings
• Read and comment on sections of the funding application before attending the meetings

What are some of the benefits for me?

 Our team will: 

• Cover reasonable 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). 

Benefits to you:

• Influence: Have a direct impact on the project's direction and outcomes.
• Skill Development: Enhance communication and critical thinking skills through discussion.
• Learn about how research can change future treatments and care

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 member of the project team will support you during this work, they will send the documents to review and will be the main contact during the meeting.

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.