School of Medicine and Dentistry

We are particularly looking for volunteers with any of the following conditions:

• Neurological problems. For example: Parkinson’s disease, previous stroke, previous spine or brain surgery, peripheral neuropathies.

• Heart problems. For example: angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, valve disease.

• Chest/breathing problems. For example: asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, restrictive lung disease or anything related.

• Endocrine problems. For example: thyroid problems, goitre, diabetes type 1 and type 2.

• Gastrointestinal problems. For example: inflammatory diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), stoma, liver problems.

• Kidney problems. For example: somebody who has received a kidney transplant, polycystic kidney disease.

• Joint problems. For example: rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoarthritis.

• Dermatological problems. For example: psoriasis, eczema.

• Breast surgery/problems. For example: previous breast surgery.

If you would like to get involved and your condition does not appear on the list we would still love hear from you.

Each volunteer patient will be well looked after and provided with refreshments and free parking. Additionally, everyone who takes part will receive a small token to say ‘thank you’ for giving up your time to help our medical students’ progress.

Are you interested in becoming a patient volunteer? Please email our team and someone will contact you with further information.