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Dear all, You are invited to take part in an on line study conducted by researchers from the University of Manchester. In this study, we are evaluating a tool which helps people decide if they need to see a doctor about certain symptoms. You can take part if you, or someone you know, has any of the following symptoms: * A cough (whether dry and tickly or productive with phlegm) * A long-standing cough that changes or gets worse * Feeling out of breath * Discomfort in the chest, shoulder or back * Coughing up phlegm with blood in it (even if just a few specks) / spitting blood * Changes in your voice * Unexplained weight loss or unexplained loss of appetite * Swelling of face and neck * Persistent / recurring chest infections * Tiredness or lack of energy * Any changes in the appearance of the fingers or finger nails (such as a softening of the nailbed, stronger than normal curving of the fingernails, or thickening of the fingertips) In this study, you will be asked a few questions about yourself or the person who is having the symptoms. After that you will be presented with some information about the symptoms that will help you decide if you need to see a doctor. You can also take part if you have already been to a doctor, if the symptoms are still unresolved. Please note you can only participate if you are aged 18 or over and if you live in the UK. You should only take part if you do not know what is causing the symptoms. If you would like to find out more or take part, please visit: www.when2go-study.co.uk<http://www.when2go-study.co.uk> This study was approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee on 30/09/2015 (Ref: 15353). Kind Regards, Julia Mueller PhD Student at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work and at the School of Computer Science University of Manchester School of Computer Science, LF1 Kilburn Building, Oxford Road, MANCHESTER, M13 9PL, UK www.jnmueller.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent through the Ageing in Europe mailing list. Please visit the homepage of the ESA Research Network on Ageing in Europe at http://www.ageing-in-europe.org ----------------------------------------------------------------