The Medical Schools Council has announced five successful bids to run summer schools next year, including a collaboration between Edge Hill University, Lancaster University and the University of Liverpool.
After 23 years as a carer to his daughter who had complex needs and was ventilator dependent, Allen believes patients and carers are equal partners in health and social care.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris lives a busy life, despite having many serious operations and being wheelchair dependent. He both works and volunteers at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, and took home its Volunteer of the Year award in 2019.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
George and his wife Ann look after their daughter, Jodie, who has cerebral palsy, with no speech and little movement below the neck. She is, nevertheless, heavily into dance and drama, using an electric wheelchair and a communication aid. A nursing student at Edge Hill University introduced them to the Service User and Carer Council, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Lily discusses her experiences as an NHS service user, and how she helps students to become the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
There’s a buzz on campus: meet our bees, and the Society president caught in their honey trap.
Toni Bewley, Senior Lecturer in Children’s Health, discusses her experiences as a carer for her own child, and why she believes service users and carers can play a pivotal role in the development and training of health professionals.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
A Geology with Physical Geography student at Edge Hill University has been rewarded for her course efforts by picking up a prestigious award.
A work experience opportunity has paid dividends for a Physical Geography and Geology student at Edge Hill University.
There was dual cause for celebration for Edge Hill University graduate Morgan Murphy in July.