Mrs Sonia Newman

In December 2018, Sonia began her role as the Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) Officer in the Primary Care Research Centre.  Sonia advises and supports students and researchers on Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement facilitating the translation of NIHR policy into practice.  Sonia works closely with colleagues in the School for Primary Care Research as well as with a number of local NIHR organisations sharing learning experiences and resources in a bid to deliver a coordinated PPI service locally through the Wessex Public Involvement Network (PIN). Sonia co-leads the 'Finding out Together' (FOT) team which delivers engaging community work using a unique 'foods for thoughts' model in underserved communities. Sonia is a registered Midwife and Health Visitor and draws on her experiences of working with families.