The UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases. Registered charity.We’re bringing together up to five million people to develop new ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases.

Core values

- **Addressing Healthcare Inequalities**: The project is committed to diversity and aims to close the health gap between different socioeconomic groups, which is a significant societal need[1][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: It focuses on preventing, detecting, and treating common conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s, which can significantly improve the quality of life for participants and the broader community[1][4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: By analyzing a vast and representative data set, the project helps researchers understand the impact of social, economic, and environmental factors on health, leading to more effective healthcare strategies[1][2].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The project involves over a million volunteers and aims to recruit up to five million, making it a large-scale effort that can benefit the entire community by providing insights into health risks and preventive measures[4].