Mr D Black
Advising the Patient Experience (APEX)
Mr David Black is a Patient and Public Involvement Partner. He is passionate about how the insights of caregivers, patients, and the public are used in co-production to inform research and positively impact quality improvement programs in healthcare settings. His research activities span participation, engagement, and involvement across a wide range of health, care, and social welfare themes.
David supports multiple research studies as a lay representative and co-applicant, and he is a co-author of several research papers. He both writes and speaks about patient and public involvement in research. With over twenty years of experience working in the public sector and within the third sector, David has undertaken roles as Company Secretary, Director, and Trustee. He has been involved in the relief of poverty, social disadvantage, and social exclusion by supporting the advancement of community resilience and cohesion.
In addition to his research and public involvement, David supports citizens with day-to-day matters and advocates for them in navigating public services such as social welfare and legal needs. He is an active citizen involved in addressing issues such as digital exclusion, public engagement in decision-making, and social care funding. His personal interests include writing, gardening, and environmental matters.
