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How can we create an environment that supports diverse communities to get involved in research?

Join these free webinars to find how you can build equitable partnerships with community organisations!

🔗 Find more here: zurl.co/x1onu

#InclusiveResearch
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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Find out about the Greater Manchester Respectful Research Charter & how its principles can help you advocate for your organisation's best interests & secure fairer partnerships from the start.

Join the webinar:

🗓️ 02/12/25, 1pm - 2pm
🔗 Register: zurl.co/75sd7
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November 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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All About Alopecia shows what’s possible when people with lived experience and researchers work together. It’s about community, confidence, and making research more relevant to people’s lives.

Find out how we worked with people with alopecia shape it and how it made a difference: zurl.co/XvKhL
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November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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After 17 years of dedicated leadership, Director Bella Starling is moving on to new challenges.

We’re so grateful for Bella’s vision and care, and wish her all the best in her next chapter.

In this blog, she shares her reflections on her journey with Vocal.

🔗 wearevocal.org/wlrs/listen-...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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With support from the @ManchesterBRC , Dr Sacha Howell is leading research to identify women most at risk of #BreastCancer earlier.

Find more in this #LetsTalkLabs blog: zurl.co/0lG6S
A quote on a red background reads: “My motivation is trying to find ways to prevent breast cancer so fewer lives are lost." - Sacha, Breast Cancer Researcher.
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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“I was allowed to pause, take a break, ask questions if I needed to. That really helped.” – Public partner, 22 years old.

Researcher Mica is involving young people to make her research more inclusive of young people who have experienced trauma.

👇 zurl.co/9HRls
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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📣 Are you interested in having your say in research but unsure if it’s for you?

Khumbo, who took part in #LetsTalkLabs, shares how it was opportunity for learning.

Find opportunities to have your say here: zurl.co/C89dV

#HealthResearch #GetVocal
August 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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“How do you think it feels to be me, apart from you, covered up in the heat?”

Did you know that there’s a type of eczema that is triggered or made worse by sunlight?

Read this blog to find out what it’s like to live with this condition: zurl.co/nztRF
A series of graphics sharing information about Photoaggravated Atopic Dermatitis, a type of eczema that is triggered or made worse by sunlight. THe first graphic shares a quote from a participant saying "I can't buy a hat big enough - Anne, 68" . The second graphic says " We live in the shadows" as people with PAD have to avoid sunlight. The third graphic is about the research at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. Click the link to find out more! A series of graphics sharing information about Photoaggravated Atopic Dermatitis, a type of eczema that is triggered or made worse by sunlight. THe first graphic shares a quote from a participant saying "I can't buy a hat big enough - Anne, 68" . The second graphic says " We live in the shadows" as people with PAD have to avoid sunlight. The third graphic is about the research at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. Click the link to find out more! A series of graphics sharing information about Photoaggravated Atopic Dermatitis, a type of eczema that is triggered or made worse by sunlight. THe first graphic shares a quote from a participant saying "I can't buy a hat big enough - Anne, 68" . The second graphic says " We live in the shadows" as people with PAD have to avoid sunlight. The third graphic is about the research at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. Click the link to find out more!
August 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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📣 How does laboratory research help people with asthma?

Simon met with NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre supported researcher Hannah Durrington to explore this question.

Watch this film to find the answer and let us know what you think!
August 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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📣 “I feel like I’m giving something back to the community”

Unsure about if having a say in research is for you?

Hear Russ’s experience.

Visit our opportunities page to find how you can have your say in research: zurl.co/gfghS

#InclusiveResearch
July 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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👋 Welcome to Vocal on Bluesky!

We’re just getting set up here — page under construction 🛠️

In the meantime, follow us on Facebook and explore our website to see what we’re up to:

🔵 Facebook: @letsgetvocal
🌐 wearevocal.org

More about our work coming soon!
April 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM