Women across the UK are being encouraged to take part in a national research survey exploring experiences of urinary symptoms, including urinary tract infections (UTIs), and how they access healthcare.

The study, being carried out by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), aims to better understand how women manage urinary symptoms, the challenges they face when seeking care and any barriers that may prevent them from accessing healthcare services.

The research will help improve understanding of health inequalities and inform future work to make healthcare more accessible and effective for women.

Who can take part?

Researchers are particularly keen to hear from women from diverse ethnic backgrounds and communities that are often underrepresented in health research.

You can take part if you:

  • Are a woman aged 18 or over.
  • Live in the UK.
  • Have experienced urinary symptoms or a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI).

Take part in the survey

If you meet the criteria, you are encouraged to share your experiences by completing the online survey.

Complete the UKHSA survey here

The survey is available in multiple languages, with translated promotional materials also available to help reach women from different communities.

By taking part, you can help researchers better understand women’s experiences, identify barriers to accessing care and contribute to efforts to reduce health inequalities.

Please share this opportunity with friends, family and community networks to help ensure a wide range of women’s voices and experiences are heard.