NOTTINGHAM RESEARCH NETWORK

Your experience can shape the future of orthopaedic care

Join patients, families and members of the public helping to improve trauma and orthopaedic research at the University of Nottingham.

ABOUT THE NETWORK

Research shaped by the people it aims to help

The University of Nottingham’s Nottingham Research Network brings together people affected by injuries or orthopaedic conditions to help researchers design studies that address what matters most to patients and families.

Whether you have had a fracture or sprain, live with arthritis, osteoporosis or a bone infection, or have supported a family member through recovery, your perspective is valuable. No medical or research experience is needed.

You are an expert by experience. Your ideas can help make research more relevant, accessible and useful.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Choose how you contribute

Shape research

Identify important questions, review study ideas and funding applications, and help researchers set priorities.

Join discussions

Share your experiences through focus groups, consultations, questionnaires or meetings with researchers.

Improve studies

Review patient information, help make studies practical and inclusive, and support sharing research findings.

YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT

Take part in a way that works for you

Some opportunities are short questionnaires or document reviews from home. Others involve online discussions or in-person meetings. You choose which invitations interest you and how much time you can offer.

Reasonable expenses such as travel and parking can be reimbursed. Transport to meetings may be arranged where appropriate, and the team can provide guidance and support.

JOIN US

Register your interest

Complete our online form to hear about opportunities to shape research at the University of Nottingham. Joining the network does not mean you must take part in every activity.

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Questions? Contact the research team.