Meet our patient partners this Patient Partnership Week
This Patient Partnership Week (29 June to 3 July 2026) we are shining a light on our patient partners here at Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance.
Over the last year, our patient partners have been sharing their experiences while co-producing information for patients and supporting our work programmes.
Our Involvement Manager Tracey Squire said: “Our patient partners play a critical role in the work we do.
“One highlight over the last year has been the production of our 'limbo land'film series - short videos by patients for patients - to support people navigating the stages of waiting on a cancer pathway .
“We would love more people to join us as patient partners. Sometimes called an expert-by-experience or referred to as someone with lived experience, patients, carers , family members or friends, can all be patient partners. Come and join us.”
What some of our patient partners say about the role
Below are some highlights from what our patient partners have shared about what the role of patient partner offers and what it means to them:
Andy
Andy said: “It's a great feeling to know that the patient voice carries weight within the NHS and that together we can improve the patient experience moving forward.”
Brian
Brian said: “In all certainty, you will gain huge satisfaction knowing you are making a real difference to people's lives."
Sara
Sara said: “I am so proud of everything we've done over the years and take great joy from this and the incredible folk I get to do it alongside: together!”
Chris
Chris said: “I am both proud and privileged to have been part of initiatives working with other team members and clinicians in a diverse working group bringing many beneficial changes to cancer patient care."
Julie
Julie said: “These opportunities really make me feel that I am able to play a small part in helping to shape cancer care and improve experiences for patients.”
John
John said:“I got involved because I wanted to use my cancer experience to give feedback and share ideas on existing services and support in a constructive way.”
Maudie
Maudie said: “From a personal point of view, my lived experience is as a mum … I have found being a patient partner hugely rewarding, especially when there are tangible ways to show how lived experience is valued and utilised by NHS organisations.”
- Read our patient partners' stories in full.
- Find out more about how you can get involved as a person with lived experience.
- You can also join our campaigns and read more about our involvement strategy on our People and Communities Involvement Hub.