12/06/2026
This , we’re recognising the vital role carers play, not only in providing everyday support but in improving care by sharing their experiences and perspective.
Behind every patient journey, there are often carers, family members and friends whose insights and voices matter too. At Bowel Research UK, it's important to us that every one of the research projects we fund is designed to improve outcomes for patients, so we include people with experience of a bowel condition, carers, and members of the public at every stage of project development.
Reshma is both a patient and a carer, and she recently took part in a focus group about the use of artificial intelligence in endoscopy. Here's what she had to say about the session:
"We had a good mix of participants, the right amount of time, we were encouraged to express our thoughts and the person leading the meeting was very good. We were asked an important set of questions to improve the study. The study presenters were keen to understand how best to take the study forward."
If you’re a carer, we’d love for you to join our PaRT network and help shape research. Find out more and sign up here: https://bowelresearchuk.org/our-research/patient-and-public-involvement/take-part/
