Our Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Newsletters

Welcome to our newsletters, updating professionals and members of the public about Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPI/E) at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at the Royal Marden and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).

These newsletters are co-produced by the Royal Marsden PPI/E Team and patients, carers and members of the public who support us.

One highlight of the latest Autumn / Winter issue (no 9) is:

Patient and Carer Advisory Group wins a National Quality Improvement Award

The Royal Marsden’s Patient and Carer Advisory Group (PCAG) has won a National Clinical Audit Heroes 2024 Patient and Public Involvement Highly Commended Award from the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP). PCAG was recognised for their patient/carer led project to increase awareness, understanding and visibility of The Royal Marsden’s therapy and supportive care services amongst patients, carers and staff. These services are vital for many patients to help them manage the impact and side-effects of their cancer diagnosis and treatment, and crucially improve their wellbeing and quality of life during and after treatment.

Read the full article in our newsletter on the top right.