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Neil became a patient representative in the NHS in Wales after experiencing intensive and ground-breaking orthopaedic treatment following a serious car accident. After treatment for cancer in 1994 he became involved in wide range of involvement roles. Neil firmly believed that lay people have a vital role to play in all aspects of healthcare. He became an active member of patient support groups in North Wales and subsequently became a facilitator, trainer and co-researcher for Macmillan Cancer Support, encouraging patients and professionals to interact and work together towards a common goal. Neil was very proud to have been involved with setting up the Wales Cancer Bank in 2003 and was actively involved in its many aspects to ensure the patient voice was heard. He was involved as a lay member in patient and lay groups of several medical Royal Colleges as well as the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Wales Deanery and a number of medical and scientific professional bodies. Everyone who had the opportunity to meet and work with Neil will know that he never shied away from controversy and was always ready to challenge and question. Neil was a true patient advocate and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Jim Elliott