The British Research Panel is a community of patient volunteers. We aim to promote the research and development of new medicine for a variety of illnesses.

Joined May 2021
What rights and safeguards protect clinical trial participants?👩‍⚕️ One of the most important principles of clinical research is that protecting participants’ rights, safety and wellbeing must take priority over all other interests. Know your rights👇 britishresearchpanel.co.uk/2…
Why Might You Not Be Eligible for a Clinical Trial🔬👩‍🔬 Every clinical study has specific requirements for who can take part, known as #eligibilitycriteria. Learn about what factors can affect eligibility👇 britishresearchpanel.co.uk/2… #clinicaltrials #research
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Turn on your NHS App notifications for a new way to know if your prescription is ready to be collected... ⬇️
The NHS is rolling out alerts on smartwatches and mobiles to let people know their prescription is ready. NHS App users can now get instant alerts from more than 2,500 chemists across England. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2026/10/nhs-r…
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Living with live with rheumatoid arthritis? We are looking to hear from people living with #rheumatoidarthritis who would be interested in sharing their experiences as part of a patient panel. 📩Express interest and find out more by emailing us: [email protected]
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WHY PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH 🔬 Gilbert was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 1990 and received a heart transplant in 2016. Today, he participates in #research and is involved in #patientadvocacy. He shared what motivates him to participate.
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British Research Panel Members Contribute to Progressing Type 1 Diabetes Research❗️ Over 1,800 of our members signed up to the @T1DRAdiabetes study and learnt more about their health whilst contributing to research. Learn more👇britishresearchpanel.co.uk/2… #Type1diabetes
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WHY ALL VOICES MATTER IN RESEARCH 🗣️ Patient and patient advocate, Gilbert, shares how important it is to listen to patients and those around them. At the BRP we work to empower our members voices. Want to share your story? Email us on [email protected] 📩
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Eligible people can now come forward for their NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this winter. Flu vaccination is available to more groups, while COVID-19 vaccination is offered to those at highest risk. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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If you do one thing this #BreastCancerAwareness month, make it learning about what you should look out for when checking your breasts regularly. Get used to checking regularly and be aware of anything that’s new or different for you. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/breast-can…
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Liver Cancer Awareness Month Steps to protect your liver: ✅ Check whether you are protected against hepatitis B ✅ Drink less alcohol ✅ Stay active and seek support to manage diabetes or fatty liver disease. ✅ If you smoke, ask for help, and try to quit.
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🔬 Stay up to date with research that matters to you. Join the British Research Panel to discover participation opportunities relevant to you, share your experiences and help shape future research. 👉 Sign up: answer.britishresearchpanel.…?
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#Stoptober is nearly here! October is the month when thousands of people decide to quit smoking and kick the habit for good! Here are 5 tips to get you ready to ditch the cigs. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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#WorldPatientSafetyDay This year’s theme is “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases”, with the message: Safe care for life! 🌍 NCDs are the leading cause of death worldwide We’re supporting the call for people living with NCDs to be recognised as partners in safe care. 🤝
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Not all lymphomas are the same 💜 On World Lymphoma Awareness Day, we are highlighting the differences between Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). #WorldLymphomaAwarenessDay #LymphomaAwareness #HodgkinLymphoma #NonHodgkinLymphoma
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Happy Emergency Services Day! Thank you to all the emergency staff across the country for their hard work 💙 With roles ranging from call handlers and paramedics to technicians and care assistants, it takes a whole team! #999Day
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Did you know the HPV vaccine isn't just for girls? Boys are offered it too, to protect them from HPV-related cancers later in life. 👦👦🏾👦🏻👦🏿 A simple vaccine today helps protect their future. 🔗 Find how to get vaccinated nhs.uk/HPV
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Your mental health matters during and after pregnancy. Make sure to recognize these signs and seek support early: - feeling sad - lack of energy and motivation - excessive worrying - Sleeping or eating too much or too little - difficulty in making decisions - feelings of guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness - non-specific body aches or pains
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Cervical screening can help prevent cervical cancer, so it’s important to take up your invitation. If you’ve missed yours, the NHS may invite you to take an HPV self-test instead. If self-testing is an option for you, the NHS will contact you.

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Flu vaccinations are now available for millions of children and pregnant women in England. Most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school, while pregnant women can get vaccinated at any stage of pregnancy. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-k…
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September is #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth. Swipe to learn the key symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers.   Knowing what’s normal for you can help you spot changes.   Having any of these symptoms doesn't mean you have cancer, but it’s important to get checked by a GP.
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