Harnessing Human Experience
Empowering the public to shape health research & drive innovation for ageing
“It's absolutely liberating & empowering. You really feel you're part of something quite innovative & exciting that's going to make life better for such a lot of people.”
Tina / VOICE Member“VOICE was a great way of improving our research - from citizen feedback on initial research ideas & help with designing the research, to the end of the research cycle helping us to disseminate the findings”
Dr Sheena Ramsay / Newcastle University“On every occasion there has been one of those jaw dropping moments, where we learn something from their responses that's often taken us quite some time to build in to what we do. I would say where we're at now is much better than where we would have been without that deep insight from VOICE”
Professor Peter Gore / ADL Smartcare“I have a greater knowledge base and with that comes a confidence”
Sandy / VOICE Member“We are volunteering the accumulated knowledge we have gathered over our entire lives.”
Tom / VOICE MemberJoin the VOICE community
VOICE is your chance to contribute your experience, ideas and knowledge to influence future research & innovation. You can make a real & lasting difference to some of society's biggest challenges.
Why join VOICE?Browse Opportunities
From workshops to events, questionnaires to webinars - there are always opportunities to get involved in research & innovation. Have a quick look through here, or click the button below to see all of our current opportunities.
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Vision screening after stroke
Take part in a study testing a new screening test that will help detect difficulties with vision after a stroke.
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Bereaved relatives views
What is the end of life care experience of those from black ethnic groups during the coronavirus pandemic?
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Improving detection of ovarian cancer using store...
This is an opportunity for women in the UK to participate in an innovative research study exploring the use of high street store loyalty cards to predict possible ovarian cancer to reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment.
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Newcastle Brain Tissue Resource Committee
Become a lay member for the brain tissue bank committee and help support their work.
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Celebrating Language Diversity in the North East...
To raise awareness of UNESCO International Mother Language Day which took place on the 21st February
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Technology enhanced macular services
Contribute to a study looking at if and how new technology can improve services for the most common cause of blindness in the UK.
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Patient and public views on artificial...
An opportunity to share your ideas and views on the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) screening tool for detection of breast cancer.
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VOICE Member Case Studies
Contribute to the creation of an online VOICE course by telling us your experience of being a VOICE member.
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Co-produced online symposium: COVID-19’s impact...
Join this free national online symposium on the impact of COVID-19 on young people's health and well-being.
Learn moreInvolving the public in your health research
VOICE is a thriving community of public, patients & carers who are passionate about working with researchers.
Find out how VOICE can help you with your research projects. From recruitment of patients & public for involvement workshops and lay representatives for project steering groups to live streaming events & facilitating online discussions - we're here to help.
Browse latest articles
Read the latest news & blog articles from the VOICE community. Published by VOICE members, researchers & partners, they're never a dull read!
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Inspiration for Innovators
VOICE is based in the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA), a world leading organisation created with a £40 million investment from UK Government & Newcastle University.
NICA and VOICE are leading dialogue with citizens on what is needed for healthy ageing. We co-design, co-develop and, with our business partners, get to market desirable products and services intended to transform lives.
Get involved. Make a Difference.
Join our passionate community of members of the public, patients & carers today. Remember, becoming a member is absolutely FREE of cost & commitment.
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