This may be for a variety of reasons:
- A desire to bring about change in health and social care services/treatments.
- To have a ‘voice’ and be able to make a difference.
- Doing something positive following a negative experience.
- Giving something back after a positive experience.
- To represent their community/communities or give others a ‘voice’.
- Giving people a purpose/a role/an opportunity for personal development.
Click here to watch a video of one of our Theme Public Advisors, Karin Webb, talking about why she wanted to get involved in research.