ReMind UK is looking for research volunteers

ByJDCteam

Bath-based ReMind UK, a dementia research charity, is looking for volunteers.  

Volunteers should be aged 50+ and may or may not be living with dementia.  

ReMind UK are currently running eight clinical trials and plan to start another five in 2025. Find out more about ReMind UK’s current research here: https://www.reminduk.org/research-institute-for-brain-health/current-research/ 

To enquire about joining ReMind UK’s research register, please email Vanessa Bishop, Research Manager: vanessa.bishop@reminduk.org

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