Your stay
with FluCamp
Thank you for volunteering to participate in our clinical trial. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Below, you’ll find important information about what we provide, what you need to bring, and helpful tips to ensure a smooth experience. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Our Commitment to You
At FluCamp, we are committed to conducting cutting-edge research that contributes to the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases. We strive to maintain the highest standards of ethical practices, ensuring that every volunteer receives best care throughout their journey with us.
Here’s a list of all amenities and items we provide during your stay, if it’s not on this list we don’t provide it:
- Towels and bed linen (clean sets available upon request)
- Pillows and duvet (extra pillows available upon request)
- PS5 (disc version) with controller and games (we provide you with a PS5 login). If you prefer to use your own login, that’s perfectly fine! Just remember to log out before you leave to keep your account secure. Feel free to bring your own PS5 games too.
- TV with Freeview channels, Netflix, and Disney+ (please bring your own login details)
- Remote controlled bed
- Two tables (one for eating, one for working)
- Ensuite bathroom with toilet rolls
- Hand soap
- Wi-Fi and charging ports (USB & standard)
- Rubbish bin
- Air conditioning / thermostat control
- Bathrobe & eye mask (available upon request)
Here’s a list of all amenities and items we provide during your stay, if it’s not on this list we don’t provide it:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner (order via the kitchen app)
- Snacks, and bottled water (refreshed daily)
- Caffeine-free coffee and tea are available (no alcohol or caffeinated beverages)
- Note: Please discuss any allergies/dietary restrictions with the enrolment team beforehand.
Here’s a list of all amenities and items we provide during your stay,
if it’s not on this list we don’t provide it:
- Discuss any allergies or dietary restrictions with the enrolment team beforehand.
Please note: All bags will be searched upon arrival. Any prohibited items will be returned to you upon departure.
- A valid photo ID (passport or driving licence). Failure to provide ID will result in you being unable to enter the study.
- Toiletries to last the duration of your stay (including toothbrush, toothpaste, and contact lens solution).
- Clothing – bring enough clothing for your stay*. We recommend loose, comfortable clothing suitable
for medical tests, including a warm jumper and shorts. - Comfortable footwear – for hygiene reasons, feet must remain covered at all times.
- One set of clean clothing for departure day – this must be handed in on admission day.
- Entertainment items such as books, laptops, or Kindles. (Please ensure they are covered by your personal insurance. FluCamp is not responsible for accidental damage to personal belongings.)
- Chargers for any electronic devices you bring.
- Female participants who are sexually active should bring their preferred form of contraception.
* If you wish to handwash clothing in your ensuite, please bring your own detergent. A water-soluble bag for dirty laundry will be provided, along with instructions for washing them when you return home.
To ensure compliance we do a bag check at arrival, and we will hold any prohibited items until your departure. Any contraband items noted will be confiscated until discharge.
- Sharp items such as razors or nail clippers
- Aerosol products (we recommend bringing a roll-on deodorant instead)
- Hair styling tools, including straighteners and hairdryers
- Medications:
- No medicated, topical, or complex creams
- No over-the-counter medicines (e.g. paracetamol)
- All medicines must be authorised in advance by the enrolment team. Unauthorised items will not be permitted.
- Toiletries:
- Some products may not be suitable for use due to clinical trial restrictions
- This may include skincare items containing certain active ingredients (e.g. acids)
- If you’re unsure, please speak to the enrolment team before you arrive
- Nicotine products:
- Smoking and all forms of nicotine (vapes, patches, etc.) are strictly prohibited
- Mouthwash containing alcohol
- Snacks and food
It’s essential for us to conduct our study activities as planned, which means there may be times when staff need to complete an assessment, even if you have a scheduled activity like private prayer or a call.
- Privacy: Your room door will remain unlocked for medical staff access, but they will always knock before entering. There are no cameras in your room or bathroom.
- Room Access: Facility doors are secure and only accessible to authorised personnel. Visitors and other volunteers cannot enter your room.
- Communication: Use the nurse call bell system for assistance. Contact details for kitchen staff will also be provided.
- Assessments: Be prepared for medical assessments, including blood samples and ECGs, which may require clothing adjustments.
- Windows: Each room has at least one internal-facing window, with some offering external views. Rooms are allocated randomly, and volunteers cannot switch rooms once assigned. Rooms with internal views feature a large natural mural on the wall.
- Room Cleaning: Fresh bed linen and towels are available on request, but you will need to change them yourself. Used bedding should be placed in the provided water-soluble laundry bags. While routine cleaning is not possible due to trial restrictions, we will clean areas if there is a clear need. You are unable to bring your own cleaning supplies.
Note: Rooms need to be kept tidy at all times to enable the clinical teams to complete their work effectively.
- Exercise: Light stretching or yoga is permitted. You cannot complete any other forms of exercise. Bring a yoga mat if desired.
- Work: You can work during your stay, but study activities will take priority.
