The INVOLVE at 21 Conference was held in Westminster, London on Tuesday 28 November 2017. During the opening plenary session, I gave a short talk about the importance of research in modern day medicine, and the journey that I have taken as a result of research.

1. RESEARCH –
THE BEST
TREATMENT
I’VE EVER HAD
SIMON STONES
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2. “
There’s a moment
when you have to
choose whether to
be silent or to stand
up.
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3. MY JOURNEY
1993
2012 - Fibromyalgia
2008 – Crohn’s disease
1996 – Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

4. FINDING MY VOICE
Research enabled, and empowered me to
take control, and take action

6. LESS TALKING, MORE ACTION
The
voluntary
sector
Young
people and
their
families
Healthcare
professionals,
researchers
and industry

7. My involvement in research as a
young person has inspired me
to actively step up and make a
difference…
“IF YOU DON’T LIKE
SOMETHING, CHANGE IT”

8. “
Patients won’t be
part of the
conversation in the
future… they’ll be
leading it.

9. THANK YOU
@SimonRStones
simon@simonstones.com
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