Hannah Rooney

Hannah is the Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement Manager for the NIHR HRC-DDR. Hannah’s role is to ensure diverse insights and perspectives from patients and members of the public shape the work of the centre, with the aim of improving health technology accessibility and inclusion. Hannah facilitates the centre’s public involvement group and community engagement activity. She also provides advice and guidance on inclusive public involvement and public-facing communications.

Hannah joined the team in 2024 with a specialist patient and public involvement background in healthcare innovation, hospital services and social care commissioning. Hannah’s experience includes co-production, community engagement and supporting the reduction of health equalities. Hannah has a special interest in addressing barriers to health and care for underserved people and communities.