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UK Disability History Month: PPI member shares their experiences

UK Disability History Month is an annual event that aims to promote disabled people's rights and their struggle for equality now and in the past. Taking place from 14 November until 20 December, this year's theme is 'Disability, Livelihood and Employment.'  

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 26 Nov 2024

King's CRF celebrates South Asian Heritage Month

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is a month-long celebration in the UK, of the heritage of people from the South Asian countries of Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 6 Aug 2024

Clinician and patient views on a new rheumatology drug: Article published by a Patient Researcher

Savia de Souza, who is a Patient Researcher and King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) member, tells us about her recent publication on a new rheumatology treatment. Rheumatology is the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the muscles and joints, for example, rheumatoid arthritis.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 2 Feb 2024

Disability History Month (16 November - 16 December)

For Disability History Month (16 November – 16 December), Firoza Davies, a member of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) group at King's Clinical Research Facility (CRF), highlights the significance of participating in research.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 15 Nov 2023

Empowering voices: A public member's story in the fight against Mouth Cancer

For Mouth Cancer Action Month, Paul Hellyer, who is a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) member for the King’s Clinical Research Facility (CRF), tells the story of his late father-in-law. Paul lives in Sussex by the sea and is a retired dentist and clinical teacher. He spends his time beach-combing and aspiring to be a writer.

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 1 Nov 2023