PPI opportunities

This page has the latest PPI training and opportunities for involvement for researchers, patients and the public living in and around Cambridge.

Please note that these are external events and the CUH PPI Team is not involved with their organisation or management, unless otherwise stated.

If you have any questions, please reach out via the avenues provided for each opportunity.

All information on this page is renewed weekly – last updated on 4 September 2024.

Patient taking part in research: NIHR Cambridge BRC own image.

Events

NIHR Cambridge BRC Public Open Afternoon/Evening: Inflammation Research

Save the date! Thursday, 10 October Time: 16:00 – 18:00

Place: Frank Lee Centre, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0SN (Please use the Hexagon entrance to the venue, which is further down than the main entrance.)

Inflammation is an essential part of how we fight off infection. However, sometimes it persists even after an infection clears, happens in the wrong place or kicks off even without any signs of infection – and results in a range of health conditions that reduce quality of life for patients.

Join us for an hour of talks either in the afternoon (4-5pm) or evening (6-7pm) on the latest developments in inflammation research at NIHR Cambridge BRC and take the opportunity to chat with local researchers about their research. These talks are the same as the evening talks, you only need to book ONE session.

Note refreshments will be after the first set of talks at 5.00pm.

Booking links: https://bit.ly/InflamAFTER – https://bit.ly/InflamEVE

The Cambridge Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) – open event

Friday 27th September 2024; 10.30am – 4pm (Registration opens from 10am)

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Robinson Way, CB2 0RE, or online available if you can’t join in person

The Cambridge Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) team is delighted to invite you to our open event for patients, carers and anyone with an interest in cancer research.

This year topics will cover:

Patient and public involvement
Early detection and diagnosis
Breast cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Urological malignancies
Precision medicine

PLUS:

Talks from researchers, nurses, allied health professionals and patients
Cancer support charity stands
Refreshments and lunch provided
Poster display

To book:

http://bit.ly/ECMD24 (in person)

http://bit.ly/ECMD24 online

Other

My CUH Story – patient safety partner, Simon Boyd

Simon Boyd has been a volunteer at CUH for five years. He started his role as a patient safety partner in June 2024 after his experience as a patient, as well as a volunteer, led him to want to give something back.

Of his role as a patient safety partner, Simon said: “Patient safety is at the heart of what CUH does and I hugely value the opportunity to contribute. I enjoy talking to patients on the wards and helping to keep up their spirits. I see both my roles as linked.”

If you would like to find out more about the role of a patient safety partner at CUH, take a look at the current vacancy on the CUH careers website.