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Bringing people and health research together

Vocal creates opportunities for people to find out about, and have a voice in, health research in Greater Manchester. Find out more about our work and how you can get involved.

Who we are
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Discover more about our work, the people we work with and our approach to what we do.

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February, 2025

#LetsTalkLabs - How does laboratory research into breast cancer help my community?

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February, 2025

#LetsTalkLabs - Young people must have a say in research

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February, 2025

#LetsTalkLabs - How does laboratory research help people with asthma?

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Let’s Talk Labs

A collaboration to explore laboratory-based research & the difference it makes.
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Opportunities

Find out about opportunities for you to be involved in our work.

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Services

Vocal provides consultancy services and training on involving people in health research. Find out how we can help you.

Services

Radiotherapy & Me

A new approach to raising awareness of radiotherapy and research.
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A selection of opportunities

You can get involved in our work, whether you’re a patient, carer or a researcher. Visit the opportunities section to find more.

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Get Vocal on Cancer Network

For people who have experienced cancer as a patient or carer, have family history of cancer or have experience of cancer screening.
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Get Vocal on Asthma

Join our Network to have your say in asthma research.
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Voice Up

Voice Up is a group for 11-24 year olds living in Greater Manchester to have their say in health research.
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