Help with research and surveys

Help the NHS make meaningful changes to diabetes care in England

The National Diabetes Experience Survey is a new survey which gives people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in England the opportunity to feedback on their experiences. NHS England will use the findings to understand and improve experience of NHS care and self-management for people living with diabetes.

If you are invited, you will receive a letter with information about the survey. Please don’t miss the opportunity to take part and share your experiences of care. NHS England need as many people as possible to take part so that the results reflect the views of different people living with diabetes.

The survey takes no more than 15 minutes to complete and can be done online, on paper, or over the phone. If you need support completing the survey, you can call the free helpline number 0800 470 2983. Or email diabetessurvey@ipsos.com. For more information about accessibility and completing the survey in another language, please visit www.diabetessurvey.co.uk/accessibility-and-language.

The survey is anonymous and all personal data will be kept safe. For more information about the use and protection of data, please visit www.diabetessurvey.co.uk/confidentiality-and-data-protection.

The results of the survey will be available in Autumn 2024.

For more information about the survey and how to access help completing it, please visit www.diabetessurvey.co.uk.

Help shape bereavement services in the borough

The NHS and health partners in Waltham Forest, Redbridge and West Essex would like to hear from local people who have lost someone close to them about their experiences, feelings and needs around bereavement and grief.

It is appreciated that this may be a very difficult time for you and that discussions around bereavement and grief can be uncomfortable, however if you feel that you would like to contribute, your input into this work would be appreciated to help the NHS put the right support in place.

 Take part in the confidential survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7Z75MDS

Oxford Cancer Ethnicity and Breast Cancer Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group

Clinical trial of a new mpox vaccine

Barts Health is taking part in the mPower clinical trial which is testing if a new vaccine can protect people against illness caused by mpox (previously referred to as monkeypox).

If you are aged 18-49, are in good general health, have not previously received a smallpox or mpox vaccine, and have not been recently exposed to mpox, you may be able to take part.

To take part in the trial at Barts Health:

See here for more information about the clinical trial including what to expect. Note participants will receive payment for time and travel.