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What’s it like being part of the East Midlands PPI Senate? Susan’s Journey

The East Midlands Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Senate is looking for new members to join its Senate from Lincoln and Lincolnshire. The patient and public involvement Senate is an independent body hosted by HIEM, it works to spread best practice through its member’s networks – extending its reach through the East Midlands health and care community. The Senate membership comprises patients and carers with strategic experience in patient involvement and the co-production of health and care services. The Senate provides expert input and advice to HIEM programmes ensuring that patient involvement and co-production are at the heart of the organisation.

In this blog Senate member Susan Edge shares her experience as well as pivotal moments from her time being part of the Senate.