ALT A person smiling slightly, wearing a colorful jacket with a floral pattern. The background is a gradient of purple with abstract shapes in green, orange, and purple. Text quotes Lou Chandler, an ORIGIN project co-investigator. She says: “With projects like ORIGIN, neurodivergent people aren’t just participants. We’re taking leadership roles. We’re designing the research.”

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ALT A flyer showing textual information for a NIHR Policy Research Unit study The text reads: Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story What’s the study about? Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story Researchers from the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences are exploring how integrated care can be improved for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns You can take part if you: • Are aged 18 or over • Have experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or physical inactivity AND • Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or low mood What’s involved? • A 1:1 online interview (up to 60 minutes) • Questions about your experiences with care • A £20 online shopping voucher as a thank you