Helen Taylor

Helen is Research Projects Manager for Applied Research Collaborations (ARC) at the University of Nottingham. Working with patients/PPI (stroke survivors and carers) in the area of rehabilitation. She manages a portfolio of research projects within the ARC BCREI Theme in the School of Medicine. Building Community Resilience and Enabling Independence, the theme undertakes research to support independent living, improved care for stroke survivors and coordinated multi-service care, particularly for older people.

Helen also manages the operations of the Nottingham Stroke Research Partnership Group (NSRPG) - group of stroke survivors and carers who work with stroke researchers from the University of Nottingham. The Group regularly reviews stroke research proposals to ensure those with lived experience have input to research projects. Lay members may also serve on research study steering groups or participate in research studies themselves. Helen is passionate about patient and public engagement and involvement in research, and believes there should be no research about us, without us. The Group’s aim is to ensure stroke research conducted locally involves stroke patients and carers and is informed by their needs and wishes. https://www.atastroke.com/