Our work looks at many different factors that shape what happens after a road traffic collision. We explore how emergency services respond, how professionals are trained, and the important role that bystanders and the public can play. We also look for new and better ways of giving care in those critical first moments. By combining research with innovation and education, IMPACT works to turn knowledge into real improvements that influence practice, guide policy, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Grounded in evidence-based medicine, our research is rooted in local communities, addressing the needs of people directly affected by road collisions, while also contributing to global understanding and policy. By connecting local experiences with international best practice, we aim to create safer roads, stronger emergency responses, and better recovery outcomes for people everywhere.

Get involved

By taking part in research with IMPACT, you can play an important role in shaping safer roads and better care after collisions. Whether you are a patient, a witness, someone whose family member has been affected by road injury, a police officer, a member of the fire and rescue service, highways agency staff, or a healthcare professional, your experiences and insights are incredibly valuable. Sharing your perspective helps us understand what really happens during and after a collision, so together we can improve emergency response, recovery, and long-term outcomes. Participation not only gives you a chance to make your voice heard, but also contributes to changes that can protect others, support communities, and ultimately save lives.

Who can get involved

Our research examines all aspects of post-collision response, including patient care and experience, bystander perspectives, emergency service training and protocols, and data collection. To achieve this effectively, we engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including (but not limited to):

• Patients who have been involved in a road traffic collision (RTC)
• Witnesses and bystanders
• Police
• Fire and Rescue services
• Paramedics
• Doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Highways Agency representatives
• Policy makers

Patients and members of the public also have the opportunity to help us develop research projects through our Patient and Public Involvement in Road Traffic Collision Research – IMPACT

Contact Us

Your participation can make a profound difference. For more information on how to get involved, please contact us through the form below or drop us an email at hello@post-collision.com.