I was the PPIE lead and advisor for the PILOT Simulation Training day. It was excellent and hopefully will be repeated next year and extended to all other departments and be rolled out through all NHS Trusts.

Yes, I could go for a million years about my hatred towards gym. Not a hatred, rather, so much trauma and anxiety that is connected to visiting a space that so “hates” my appearance. I have been always been aware of how we as a society have now become so sedentary, through no fault of our won, and I always look for new and innovative ways to how we can lessen this in our every day lives.

MOVING AROUND SHOULD BE FUN - AND NOT SOMETHING THAT IS A CHORE OR A DREADED TASK.

My friend Kat, who is an Ultra Marathon athlete( in her spare time) and one of my hugest allies and supporters 100% agrees with Chair exercises.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nadya-isack-5791aa19_healthy-movement-healthy-body-exercise-activity-7316114031847628800-0xqu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAPEDK0B2kRZV26I3jSWIjo43dmSA5i9oOw

Read about my experiences about working with ARC West and contributing as a PPIE.

Nadya is a public contributor on our project about co-designing weight management programmes. Here she blogs about her experiences with us.

I am a firm believer that reading, whether old school like me, in paper format, or using digital means, is that it helps you grow mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Every book provides you an opportunity to learn and explore new ideas.

This is an excellent 30 minute documentary , released in 2021. It is still very pertinent today and I encourage you all to take the time to watch it. I was thrilled to be a part of it, as a patient with lived experience.

Nadya in action! Whether it be at a conference, webinar, small group of health care professionals or event just as a simple conversation, I am always banging my drum.

Artwork by Yulia Ustinova