For service users and members of the public 

There are a few different ways you can get involved in research as a service user or member of the public. You can participate in a study, or you can get involved in patient and public engagement and involvement which helps inform our research plans and approach.   

Visit our projects webpage to find out more about studies being conducted by Mersey Care, our research centres, and by our partners. 

You can also find a list of research projects that you can actively get involved in across the NHS and beyond via the websites below. 

Be Part of Research 

A National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) directory detailing health and social care research taking place in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. 

Research for the Future 

An NHS supported campaign that helps people find out about and take part in health and care research. 

Join Dementia Research 

Join Dementia Research is run by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society. The service enables people to register their interest in participating in dementia research and be matched to suitable studies. 

If you are passionate about improving mental healthcare and treatments, there are opportunities for you to get involved in patient and public involvement and engagement through the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC).

If you join as a public advisor, you will get the opportunity to learn more about our research and participate in workshops, events, and other projects to ensure the voice of service users and carers is at the core of our research. Find out more on the M-RIC website. 

For researchers and clinicians  

Visit the National Institute for Health and Care Research website for useful information on starting your career in research. 

Other useful NIHR resources which may help include:  

  • NIHR Fellowship Programme - supports individuals on their trajectory to becoming future leaders in health and social care NIHR research. 

Contact the research and innovation team  

Research.department@merseycare.nhs.uk