Maggie Morgan Cooke
My name is Maggie Morgan Cooke and I live in Leicestershire. I am a retired registered nurse who has worked as part of the NHS for over 38 years.
I am a cancer survivor and following a five-year journey of treatment at wonderful hospitals across the Midlands, I saw first-hand the importance of science to ensure I received the best treatment to improve my chances of survival. Tests and diagnostics were vital for my treatment, as it is for many people receiving treatment from the NHS.
I am also a carer for my 90-year-old mum who is frail and has dementia. Working with health and social care services so far, we have managed to keep mum well supported at home, which is her express wish.
That is why I am so delighted to be part of this Committee to contribute to upholding standards and ensuring participants receive high quality training informed by giving insights from a patient or carer experience.