Key messages for Research Champions

Research changes lives. It's only through research that we can develop better treatments and care, as well as improve diagnosis and prevention
Research can only happen thanks to the thousands of people, of all ages, willing to volunteer for studies every year
Evidence suggests that being given the opportunity to take part in research can benefit both patients and carers
In line with NHS goals, wherever people live in the UK, patients and the public should have equal opportunity to find out about research that's relevant to them
Patients, carers and the public have a right to be involved in research that affects them

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