How to take part in Smart-Health
Whether you’re living with multiple conditions or in good health, everyone is invited to take part in Smart-Health and make a meaningful contribution to health research that will benefit future generations.
Who can join?
Smart-Health is open to adults (18+) in the UK. We're looking for people of all backgrounds and health conditions.
You must be able to use a smartphone and give consent online.
Wearable device users are welcome (we may loan you a device if needed).
How to participate
There are five simple steps to get started, which can take up to 30 minutes.
- Read the Participant Information Sheet
- Download the Smart-Health app, provided by our trusted partner DAISER
- Give consent to start sharing your smartphone and/or wearable data (steps, sleep, heart rate)
- Allow access to your NHS and health-related records
- Complete a questionnaire every 3 months
Why join Smart-Health?
By joining Smart-Health, you’ll be helping researchers discover how everyday technology can improve healthcare for everyone. Although you won’t receive personal health feedback, your contribution could lead to breakthroughs that benefit future generations.
You’ll stay informed with updates and summaries of research findings, and may be invited to take part in future studies or events. There are no health risks involved, and you are free to withdraw at any time.
Your privacy matters
Your personal information is treated with the highest level of care. Identifiable details like your name, date of birth, and address are stored securely and kept separate from your research data.
Before any data is used for research, it is fully de-identified, meaning researchers will never see anything that could reveal who you are. All data is stored in secure UK-based systems, and only approved researchers can access it under strict conditions.
If you choose to share GPS data, it will only be used to calculate things like travel distance or air pollution exposure — never your exact location.
