Patient voices are often cited as central to healthcare innovation, yet in practice, those voices can be overlooked or engaged too late in the process. Recognising this disconnect, the Health Innovation Network organised a dedicated roundtable in February 2025 at HETT North in Manchester. This gathering sought to challenge the status quo by inviting patients, patient entrepreneurs, carers and PPIE experts to assess emerging digital health solutions through hands - on, real - world testing. Ahead of the formal discussions, patient representatives visited innovators exhibiting at HETT North and were encouraged to share experiences and reflections on PPIE, common challenges and best practices. Their immediate feedback provided a clear, on - the - ground perspective on the barriers and facilitators that can determine a product's success - ranging from cultural sensitivity and language accessibility to usability and trust.
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Patient voices are often cited as central to healthcare innovation, yet in practice, those voices can be overlooked or engaged too late in the process. Recognising this disconnect, the Health Innovation Network organised a dedicated roundtable in February 2025 at...
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