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Research into the Negative Effects of CBT for Racialised Adults

A University of East London researcher is seeking racialised adults with negative experiences of CBT, and therapists who have delivered CBT to racialised clients. Participants will take part in a one-hour online interview exploring the potential negative effects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

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Survivor Advisory Board Member at Ella’s

Ella's is seeking women with lived experience of trafficking and/or sexual exploitation to join its paid Survivor Advisory Board. Members meet four times a year in central London to help shape services and support for survivors. An involvement payment of £40 per hour is offered, with travel and childcare costs covered.

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Discussing Suicidal Thoughts or Feeelings in Therapy

This research explores people’s experiences of discussing suicidal thoughts or feelings in therapy, and what they found helpful or unhelpful in their therapist's response. Your voice can bring greater understanding to these experiences.

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WheelieQueer is Recruiting two independent non-executive directors

WheelieQueer are a disabled-led, Deaf-led, LGBTQ+ specialist welfare benefits organisation in NorthTyneside. They are becoming a Community Interest Company in early 2027. They are looking for two people who will form their first board alongside their founder: one with finance, governance and risk experience, one with people, safeguarding and organisational development experience.

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Rain Within the Rainbow

Edinburgh University is currently recruiting people to take part in its research aiming to understand LGBTQ+ suicide and suicide prevention at all ages. The project, entitled Rain Within the Rainbow, aims to find out more about what contributes to distress or crisis, what has helped people to stay safe and well, and what support people with personal experience think should be available.

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Testing a draft resource to help prevent pressure ulcers at home

Pressure ulcers are patches of damaged skin and tissue. Some long-term conditions can put people at risk of getting pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers can be serious, but most can be prevented. Researchers understand that preventing pressure ulcers while continuing to do the things that matter most to you can be challenging. This website offers practical advice, tools, and information to help prevent pressure ulcers at home. It may also be helpful if you support or care for people with long-term health conditions.

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Safeguarding in Adult Social Care and Coercive Control – An opportunity to share your experiences of Adult Social Services safeguarding and domestic abuse – YOUR VOICE, YOUR STORY

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is funding a doctoral research project carried out by the University of Sheffield to learn from female survivors of domestic abuse. The study focuses on women who have care and support needs and have been through an adult social care safeguarding enquiry (a process where social services look into someone's safety and well-being).

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Oldham Mental Health Lived Experience Forum member

North West

The Oldham Lived Experience Forum is a group of people with mental health lived experience that want to actively contribute to the quality of support, prevention and recovery services across Oldham in the Living Well partnership and make them more inclusive, diverse and accessible.

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Macmillan Cancer Support Innovation Community

National

The Innovation Community, a health initiative by Macmillan Cancer Support, brings together a diverse group of people living with or affected by cancer, sharing their experiences, skills and knowledge enabling Macmillan to shape their Innovation services and products.  

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Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis research at Queen Mary University of London – can you help?

National

Queen Mary University of London are looking for people to get involved in their Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis research. The Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis (CCSPED) research themes include existing screening approaches, potential early detection technologies, interventions to reduce cancer risk, psychological impact(s) of screening participation, and screening-related inequalities.

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