Research User Group
The Arthritis Research UK EU Research User Group (RUG) is a group of lay individuals who have an active interest in musculoskeletal health, either living with a musculoskeletal condition themselves or caring for someone who does. Its main purpose is to assist the Arthritis Research UK EU in all aspects of research. The group currently comprises of 11 members with a range of musculoskeletal conditions including RA/JIA/SLE/OP/PsA and they meet every three months at the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility.
A definition of a ‘user’ is someone who uses a service. The service is the NHS, and users are patients (and potential patients), partners/carers and organisations that represent users. Users are required to take a broad view of the topic areas and research methods.
If you would like further information about the RUG, please contact Nicola Dale (nicola.dale@manchester.ac.uk)
Current RUG members can access more information here (username and password required).
