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Our next Members’ Event will take place on Thursday 9 November between 1.30pm – 4pm, in our newly refurbished Education Centre at the Freeman Hospital.
Newcastle Hospitals undertakes a huge number of research projects every year and each of these holds the possibility of improving the lives of our patients, both here in Newcastle and around the world. But medical research depends on the bravery of volunteers to trial these new ideas, whether that be in the form of a new treatment, an innovative procedure or a different way of working.
During our discussion forum we will hear some examples of the difference research can make, as well as listening to you, our members. Are you someone who has experience of being involved in our research, or is this something you would like to learn more about? Do you have any thoughts on how research could be made more relevant to you? If yes, we would be delighted to have you attend!
We will hear from Jo Noble, Associate Director – Clinical Research who will lead the Discussion Forum along with members of our research team. We will also hear from Fardeen Choudhury, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, who will provide a summary of feedback from our discussion forum on 27 June, which focussed on members sharing their experiences of living with a disability when accessing healthcare.
The programme is as follows:
| 1.30pm | Refreshments – Tea, coffee and water* |
| 2pm | Welcome by Professor Sir John Burn, Chairman of Newcastle Hospitals Introduction Judy Carrick, Chair of the People, Engagement and Membership (PEM) Working Group / Deputy Lead Governor for Newcastle Hospitals |
| 2.10pm | Feedback from our previous Members’ Event Discussion Forum Fardeen Choudhury, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, will provide an overview of feedback from our Discussion Forum held on 27 June and an update on actions taken following the forum. |
| 2.20pm | How our research makes a difference An overview of the research we do in Newcastle Hospitals, the benefits of research and examples of some of our research studies. |
| 2.45pm | Transforming Care through research: Making a difference to our patients Members of our research team will talk you through a Clinical Trial and what it involves, as well as some of the new projects that are being worked on. |
3.20pm | Getting involved The benefits from research rely heavily on the involvement of patient volunteers. We will discuss the different ways for people to get involved in research, as well as how we can increase the number and diversity of those involved so we can better reach all of the communities we serve. |
| 3.50pm | Summary and closing reflections by Professor Sir John Burn, Trust Chairman and Professor of Clinical Genetics An invitation to stay for refreshments and to chat with our Governors and Chairman. |
*Please note that unfortunately we are unable to provide food at the Members’ Events.
If you would like to attend the event, please call us on freephone 0800 015 0136 or email your name, address and telephone number to: [email protected]. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs.
You can find out more about the many exciting developments and achievements led by our amazing staff by following our Chief Executive Dame Jackie Daniel’s fortnightly blog at www.damejackiesblog.co.uk.
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I look forward to seeing you all at our event on 9 November 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Professor Sir John Burn
Trust Chairman
