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Research Project Ongoing

Over 66 years old, claiming any benefits?

Want to help shape the future design and development of government products and services?

You can if you are over 66 years old and claiming any benefits in the UK.

The information you provide when taking part in these valuable research sessions will be anonymous.

Throughout 2023 and beyond we have lots of different National Market Research projects happening monthly, so we need your help!

Why should you apply πŸ‘‡

  • You bring a unique set of experiences, values, and preferences.
  • By sharing opinions our client gains valuable insight into the diverse needs and wants of everyone.
  • You are helping remove any assumptions our client has about their products and services, so more informed decisions can be made.

What you will be helping research πŸ‘‡

  • Online and offline Communications
  • Papers / Forms
  • Websites
  • Apps

You can take part in one or more sessions (if you like).

Research projects like πŸ‘‡

  • Face-to-Face Focus Groups: in-person group discussions and feedback.
  • Face-To-Face Work Shops: brainstorm ideas, co-design, sharing your opinions and views.
  • Online one-to-one sessions over Teams.
  • Telephone calls.

You will receive Β£40 - Β£60 in vouchers per session for taking part (subject to research format, time, and requirements).

What do you need to take part πŸ‘‡

  • Face-to-Face groups and workshops will be held in city centre locations, so you will need to be able to travel into the city to attend research sessions that are local to you.
  • Digital skills are not needed, we want people to apply from all backgrounds, with different access and ability needs.
  • When testing prototypes online (from home), you will need a laptop or desktop computer ideally, but phones can also be used.  
  • If you are taking part in an online session (from home), you will need either a laptop, mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer to complete the interview with the researcher via MS Teams.

This valuable research is for UK residents only.

Interested? Great!

Register your interest today!πŸ‘‡

  • Complete the form on this page, providing your contact details.
  • When you have completed the form, click the [Apply] button.
  • After you click the [Apply] button, you will receive an email from Research Helper asking you to verify your email address; by clicking the button in the email you opt-in to receive information from us.
    • don’t forget to check your email inbox, click the button in the email to verify your email address with us.
    • if we do not receive a verification email from you, your interest is not logged and you will not receive information from Research Helper.
  • When we receive your verification email (this email is sent to you after you complete the form and click the [Apply] button):
    • your interest is logged, and you are on our panel of Research Helpers.
    • we will send you an email when the research project is happening, to check if you still want to take part, when you are available, and if you are able to take part in the research session (also known as a screener email). 

Our friendly, professional, team of participant recruiters will be happy to speak with you if you have any questions.

There are lots of ways you can contact the team at Research Helper. 

  • Send us an email asma.iqbal@cds.co.uk
  • Phone 0113 350 1767 and speak to one of the Research Helper team
  • Write to us at Research Helper, CDS, Riverside Wharf, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 5AS

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