The WARC Lay Expert Panel is looking for an individual who could join the group to contribute to the research process, giving advice from the perspective of lay members who have experience of alcohol use disorders either through personal experience (self, family, colleagues, or friends) or professionally.
A new member would be required to attend four meetings a year to discuss projects, and approximately an hour per month to review proposals.
Travel expenses of up to £20 per meeting will be reimbursed. Members will be offered £12 to attend each meeting and another £12 a month for the time spent reviewing projects (total £192 per member per year). Depending on the skills of individual members, training (if needed) will be provided on:
• The role of NHS research ethics committees
• Research process and methods
• Presentation skills
Through the membership you will be able to:
• Have your say and influence the outcome of alcohol-related research, making sure the research makes a useful contribution
• See the impact of your contribution in the final results of research studies
• Make sure money spent on research is spent well
• Help services and treatments for alcohol use disorders to improve and be patient centred
• Improve your skill base
More information about the role and WARC on http://southampton.likn.co/warc/. To express an interest in the membership opportunity please contact us via email ([email protected]).