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Open consultations and research opportunities run by our partner organisations in Bristol

January 2026

Tech for Better Care: Focus Groups

Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Healthier Together are running a research trial called Tech for Better Care: Personalised Medication Support Service (PMSS).

This project is testing whether digital tools (such as apps or devices) can help people take their medicines more regularly and safely. The project is funded by the Health Foundation and run by the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The trial will finish in March 2026. Before then, they want to hear from people who may use the service in the future, and from professionals who support them. This will help them decide whether the service should continue after the trial ends.

Who are they looking for?

They would like to work with organisations that support people with the following conditions:

• Parkinson’s
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health

For each focus group, they would like to invite:

• 6 people who use services (who can bring a carer or supporter if needed)
• 4 health or social care professionals who work in that area

They plan to run small, in-person group discussions. In the session, people will:

• Talk about their experiences with taking medication
• Share what might help or make things harder
• Give feedback on the idea of the PMSS service
• Try out some of the technology and say what they think of it

Location: Bristol (exact venue to be confirmed)
Dates: January and early February 2026

Payment and expenses

To say thank you for taking part:

Service users will receive £50 (this includes travel costs)
Carers or supporters will also receive £50 (including travel costs)
Want to know more?

You can read more about the project here:
Tech for Better Care: Personalised community medication support and management project. – BNSSG Healthier Together

Or you can contact the project manager directly:
kate.winteringham@nhs.net