Head of People Participation, Solent NHS Trust; England

Natalie is a participation facilitator, with experience collaborating with patients, their networks, and communities to enhance healthcare. She facilitates workshops and provides bespoke support to service lines focused on engaging with service users to improve services. Natalie leads the Academy’s Side-by-Side Patient Network, allowing her to learn on the job and offer authentic advice and support to others looking to make improvements through inclusive and meaningful co-production. Natalie has a teaching background as the English as an Additional Language Lead and has drawn on these skills in how we engage with diverse communities and elevating seldom-heard voices.