Speak Polish, Urdu or Punjabi? Help us improve cancer information for your community
Type of activity: Online survey and interview
Organised by: Cancer Research UK
Location: Online
Time commitment: Around 60 minutes in total
Payment and expenses: £40 for your time
Who we’re looking for: People affected by cancer who speak Polish, Urdu or Punjabi, and can also speak English
Closing date: Sunday 23 November at 23:59
Help us make cancer information accessible for everyone
At Cancer Research UK, we want our information to be clear, helpful, and available to everyone - no matter what language they speak. This information helps people understand cancer, reduce their risk, and support loved ones during and after treatment.
About the project
We’re exploring new ways to translate cancer information into different languages, starting with Polish, Urdu and Punjabi. To do this, we need to hear from people who have been affected by cancer who are native speakers of one of these languages, and who also speak fluent English. This includes anyone who has had cancer themselves or supported a loved one through it.
What’s involved
- A 45-minute video interview with a member of our User Experience team, held online via Microsoft Teams.
- The interview will take place between 27 November and 5 December, and you’ll be able to choose a time that works for you.
- During the session, you’ll read a short piece of translated cancer information and share your thoughts on how clear and helpful it feels in your language.
- After the interview, we’ll ask you to complete a short online survey to capture your reflections.
You won’t be asked personal questions about your cancer experience, and you don’t need any special IT skills—just access to the internet and a device for the video call.
Why take part?
Your feedback will help us make sure translated cancer information truly meets the needs of your community. By sharing your perspective, you’ll play a vital role in shaping resources that could help thousands of people.
What’s next?
If you’d like to take part, please register your interest by 23:59 on Sunday 23 November 2025 using the form below.
Spaces are limited, so we can’t guarantee everyone who applies will be selected—but we’ll let you know either way.
Participants will receive £40 as a thank-you for their time.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Foster at katie.foster@cancer.org.uk.
Involving all voices in our work
Within the Patient Involvement Network at Cancer Research UK, we value diversity, and we're committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can be themselves and help shape our work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and cultures and believe that a range of views and experiences will help us represent all people affected by cancer.