Update: Applications filled! Join a focus group discussion on work
Thank you to everyone who applied to join the focus group. We now have a full focus group.
The Work Well research programme aims to develop new ways to help people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and symptoms which affect muscles, bones, and joints – such as axial SpA – to stay in work or return to work.
This research programme is led by the University of Exeter and includes the partner organisations of NASS, ELAROS, and Cordell Health.
We been funded by the NIHR (National Institute of Health and Social Care Research) to develop a funding application for a large-scale research project.
We want to ensure that the experiences and perspectives of people affected by MSK symptoms and conditions are central to and direct the research design (co-design). Our goal is for this research to be relevant, inclusive, and impactful.
We are holding an online focus group discussion on Wednesday 11 February 18.30 to 20.00
Please register your interest by clicking on the link Work Well Research Programme – expression of interest by Friday 30 January 2026.
We will email you back to confirm the event attendance by Fri 6th Feb when we will ask a couple of questions about yourselves and your work.
(N.B. if you would like to be involved but this time is not suitable for you, please still complete the Expression of Interest Form).
Participants will be paid at NIHR rates of £27.50 per hour
This is an opportunity for you to shape future research on how to best support people with problems with their bones, muscles or joints to remain in work.
Please ‘Save the Date’ in your calendars.
Please contact Clare Hammerton from the University of Exeter with questions and queries c.hammerton@exeter.ac.uk