Guide
Getting paid to take part in health research: the complete guide
What paid health research actually involves, what it pays, how to spot a real study from a scam, and what happens to your answers.
For participants
What taking part in paid health research is really like, and how to do it safely.
For participants
Do you pay tax on research study payments in the UK?
Study payments are not wages, but that does not always mean they are tax free. Here is how the money is usually treated, and when it might matter for benefits.
For participants
What happens to your health data when you take part in research
Who sees your answers, what the law requires, and the rights you have over information you have already given.
For participants
How to tell if a paid research study is legitimate
Real studies and scams use the same adverts. Here are the checks that separate them in under two minutes.
For participants
How much do paid research studies pay in the UK?
Realistic rates by study type, why some pay far more than others, and whether the money counts as income.