Play a part in vital research
Overuse of antibiotics in healthcare settings contributes to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Do you, or someone you care for, take long-term antibiotics or have multiple or recurrent infections? Do you have experience of sepsis or taking antibiotics in hospital? Are you interested in how we can keep antibiotics working for future generations?
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When bacteria that cause infections become resistant to antibiotics it’s called Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
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If no action is taken on AMR, it's estimated that 10 million people worldwide could die each year by 2050 from infections that can't be treated.
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We're looking for people from a range of backgrounds to share their views and experiences in order to help researchers develop new approaches. You'll be part of an inclusive and friendly network and paid for your time (£25 per hour).
Help research that is tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Have you taken antibiotics for recurrent or long term infections, or care for someone who does? Are you interested in how we can safely reduce the use of antibiotics?
To keep antibiotics working for future generations, we need to use them carefully. As a member of this Get Vocal network you’ll have the opportunity to input into pioneering research which aims to explore, challenge and improve the way we give antibiotics.
We’re looking for people from a range of different backgrounds and with different experiences. You don’t need to have been involved in health research before, just be happy to share your opinions.
How you can be involved
As a member of the network, there are lots of ways you can contribute, including being part of discussion groups and online surveys. Please note that our activities are currently taking place as a mixture of in person and online. If you do not have online access we can talk to you on the phone.
What to expect
We’re committed to making our opportunities as inclusive and accessible as possible.
Our meetings and activities usually last for 1-2 hours, and we pay you for your time (£25 per hour). We want to support you to be involved and if there is anything that we can do to enable you to take part please let us know.
If you’re interested in finding out more, please get in touch by emailing Emily at vocal@mft.nhs.uk
We’ll get back to you so you can tell us a bit more about your interest in the topic and any relevant personal experience.