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From reviewing content and policies, to taking part in the development of support services and innovative research projects, your feedback and involvement means a lot and will help make a big difference.
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There are several ways to get involved as a member of Breakthrough T1D’s Insight and Experience Panel, depending on your interests. You can volunteer at a time that’s convenient to you, on a topic you are motivated by. You can get involved as little or as much as you like based on what interests you.
As a panel member you will have the opportunity to:
We will email you as opportunities of interest become available.
Some opportunities will be one-offs, taking a few minutes or hours to complete. Others will require longer-term commitment which may include attendance at several meetings over a period of time.
The level of commitment will be made clear for each opportunity, and you do not have to take part in every project.
If you are interested in joining the Breakthrough T1D Insight and Experience Panel, please complete and submit the form below. All fields marked with a * are mandatory.
If you are under 18 years old, please complete the application form with your parent or guardian’s contact details.
You can email us on insightpanel@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
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