As a Patient Representative on the Transforming Participation in CKD Board, Diane brings a wealth of experience both as a patient and as an experienced business manager. In her professional life Diane worked as a senior manager in the Supplies Division and for a market leading supplier to the NHS. Diane’s has experience as a patient having suffered several major illnesses, and she describes her pride in the NHS as “Second to none, and I’m keen to help rebuild the NHS and I feel I’m contributing by working on the programme”.

A very keen and skilled sportswoman in her early life, Diane now watches many sports – hockey, football, cricket and athletics from the comfort of her sofa which she shares with her cats – Ben, a spotted Bengal and Holly, a Mainecoone. And also in her spare time Diane likes to chat with friends and family here in the UK but also around the world. Diane admits to two vices – supporting Birmingham City which she says means she’s either an eternal optimist or a born loser – and enjoying bananas which she knows many of her friends on dialysis are unable to have!