@letsgetvocal

Not-for-profit, NHS organisation bringing people & research together

 Manchester, England
wearevocal.org/
Joined June 2015
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Circle Steele, CEO of @waiyincws, has been helping to shape more equitable health research with the Black & Asian Research Advisory Group (BRAG) since 2019. Here, she reflects on the importance of community voices in research and the difference BRAG can make. #InclusiveResearch
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Interested in joining BRAG? Find out more here: wearevocal.org/opportunities…

Black & Asian Research Advisory Group

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📢 Closing on Monday next week! Only a few days left to apply for the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Officer role at Vocal. 🗓 Closes 19/07/2026 at 23:59 Apply here: zurl.co/t9Zye
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⏰ Closing tomorrow! Don’t miss your chance to apply for our PPIE Manager – Partnerships role. If you’re passionate about partnership working and inclusive research, we’d love to hear from you. Deadline: 23:59 on 15/06/26 Apply now: zurl.co/4bvrB #ManchesterJobs
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📣 Closing next week! Are you passionate about connecting people with health research? We’re looking for a PPIE Manager – Partnerships to join our team at Vocal. Deadline: 23:59 on 15/06/26 Apply: zurl.co/8wyq3 #ManchesterJobs
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📣 Come work with us at Vocal! We’re recruiting a PPIE Manager – Partnerships to help connect people with health research in Greater Manchester. Deadline: 23:59 on 15/06/2026 Apply now: zurl.co/NnFoe
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📣 Are you passionate about partnership working? We’re looking for a PPIE Manager – Partnerships to join our team at Vocal. Deadline: 23:59 on 15/06/2026 Apply here: zurl.co/VhWfj #ManchesterJobs
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📣 We’re hiring! Are you passionate about building partnerships for health research? We’re looking for a PPIE Manager – Partnerships to join our team at Vocal. Deadline: 23:59 on 15/06/2026 Apply here: zurl.co/dGmhV #InclusiveResearch #PPIE #ManchesterJobs
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Happy International Clinical Trials Day 2026! 🧪 Today we celebrate the impact of research on healthcare and transforming patient care. Thank you to our colleagues and participants for their important contributions to clinical trials across @MFTnhs. #ICTD2026 #BePartofResearch
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Before a clinical trial can begin, the lab must be ready. Jay manages the @ManchesterCRF laboratories at Wythenshawe Hospital & Manchester Royal Infirmary, find out what that involves 👇 wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-u… #ClinicalTrialsDay #ICTD26 @ManchesterBRC

#LetsTalkLabs with Jay Brown

Find out how laboratory-based research can help people.

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Today marks Clinical Trials Day! Every new drug or improved treatment, every life saved or made better through health or social care. They all happen because of people like you taking part in research. Together, we can help research go further, faster - developing life-changing treatments for ourselves, our loved ones and everybody. Whatever your age, gender or background, we can all be part of research. ❤️ Sign up to #BePartofResearch ⬇️ bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/…
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It's International Clinical Trials Day! 🔬 Ever wondered who helps keep clinical trials running behind the scenes? Meet Andrew, Laboratory Manager at @ManchesterCRF at The Christie. Read more here 👇 wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-u… #ICTD26 #LetsTalkLabs

#LetsTalkLabs with Andrew Bennie

Find out how laboratory-based research can help people.

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Happy International Clinical Trials Day 2026! ⭐ Today we’re celebrating everyone who supports our research which is bridging the gap between new discoveries and individualised care. See our 2024/25 in numbers and look out for our 2025/26 achievements later this year 👇
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It’s International Clinical Trials Day! 🎉 Watch Khumbo from @WomanARise7 chat with @ManchesterBRC Researcher & Professor Maya Buch about what clinical trials are, how they work and how people can benefit from them. @ManchesterCRF #ICTD26
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Read more about the conversation between Khumbo and Maya here: wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-u… Want to know more about Maya’s work? Read her blog here: wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-u… #ICTD26

How do clinical trials work?

Find out more with Khumbo’s film.

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Exciting news! The Epilepsy & Menopause Register is now open. Scan the QR code below for information and to join. #epilepsy #menopause #WomensHealth
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💡 The Ideas Fund has released new learnings on Reimagining Research! The report brings together insights, case studies, videos and blogs and is shaped by project partners and people involved in the Fund over the years. 🔗 theideasfund.org/news/reimag… @BritSciAssoc @wellcometrust

Reimagining Research

The Ideas Fund is a grants programme run by the British Science Association and funded by Wellcome.

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Vocal works alongside @WeActTogether as Development Coordinators for the Fund in Oldham. If you want to chat or share reflections, you can reach Paolo at [email protected] — we’d love to hear what you think!
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📅 Tomorrow! Join us 1-2pm on the 2nd of December to find out more about the Greater Manchester Respectful Research Charter and how its principles can lead to more equitable, trusted and longer-term research partnerships. 🔗 Register here: zurl.co/2pJAC
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Are you a community leader in Greater Manchester (GM)? Join these free webinars to find more about the GM Respectful Research Charter & its principles, including how to influence research priorities based on community needs. 🔗 Register here: zurl.co/WnlZB
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