Harnessing Human Experience
Empowering the public to shape health & social care 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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Survey to evaluate environmental fall risk
Take part in an online survey looking at the causes of falls in the home environment
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Factors affecting Healthcare Communication
Participate in an online survey investigating factors which lead to successful healthcare communication.
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Developing a Measure of Beliefs in Hoarding...
Take part in an online survey about hoarding.
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Relationship styles and the impact of chronic...
Take part in an online survey and share your experiences of living with chronic pain.
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New ways to investigate cardiovascular disease
During this online event hear about new and innovative research being undertaken into cardiovascular disease.
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Conversations on Ageing
Book tickets for Conversations on Ageing, a series of panel discussions linked to the theatre performance Sucking Eggs.
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Identifying and predicting apraxia recovery after...
An opportunity to share your experiences of stroke (as a patient or a carer) to inform research into apraxia (a neurological condition leading to difficulty performing familiar movevements/tasks) after stroke.
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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