Whether you match to a study and how long it takes will depend on your information and circumstances.
There are many factors that can affect your likelihood of being matched and approached to take part in a study. These include your age, whether you have health issue(s), whether you are a carer for persons with health issue(s), whether you can travel and if so, how far you can travel if necessary for the study, and so on.
StepUp for Ageing Research aims to provide volunteer opportunities for everyone on StepUp for Ageing Research. We know having to wait to volunteer can be disappointing for people keen to take part in research. As the service grows and develops, there will be many more studies added and, hopefully, something for everyone.
Studies may have very specific eligibility criteria around a specific age range, diagnosis, or health status. The StepUp for Ageing Research website describes all the studies that are looking for people through StepUp for Ageing Research in the news section. You may have heard of a study in the media or through a friend, but if you don’t see that study in your matches, you are not a match – please do ensure your information is up-to-date and accurate for best matching. (You can do this by logging in.)