Studies for carers

Online therapy for carers

This study is looking for family members who are currently supporting a person with dementia, to take part in an online therapy programme. This new therapy helps people to learn how to live with distressing thoughts and feelings, and how to cope with difficulties that are out of their control such as caring responsibilities, while still trying to do things that really matter to them. Participants should be over 18 years of age, be supporting a family member with dementia, and would like to receive support for worries and/or distress.

Contact our research team to find out more quoting 'iACT4CARERS' study (opens a new browser tab)

Recruitment end date is 1 August 2025

Learning Disabilities study

This research aims to explore the impact that COVID-19 has had on the lives of people with a learning disability. We’re looking for participants who have a diagnosed learning disability and have been supported by someone in Berkshire Healthcare’s Learning Disability Service to talk about their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is also recruiting relatives, paid carers, GPs, Berkshire health and social care workers, or members of staff who work in the Berkshire Healthcare Learning Disability service about how the pandemic impacted their role in supporting a person/people with a learning disability.

Contact our research team to find out more quoting 'Experiences of COVID-19' study (opens a new browser tab)

Recruitment end date is 31 March 2026