Public Governors

My Background

I am one of three children and grew up in Kirkby from the age of 7 and went to an amazing Comprehensive School. For the last almost 40 years my husband and I had run our own Video Production Company, filming and producing videos for many different industries including the domestic market.

My Experience

Whilst I have no formal experience of being a Governor I feel my experience is Life itself,  I have 3 amazing children and 6 grandchildren,  we sadly lost our first born before he was two,  my eldest son fought and won the battle with Cancer when he was 17, and I lost both my parents to Cancer.  I am now a carer for my beloved husband of 53 years. 

What am I passionate about

Apart from my grandkids, I'm passionate about safety, good manners and respect for patients and staff alike and to be able to provide the best possible care for everyone who comes through the doors of the Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Reasons for becoming a Governor

I wanted to become a Governor because I felt I could contribute by bringing an experienced and local viewpoint. I also believe that active local involvement is vital. Just like every prospective user of the services provided by the Women’s, I want the best for patients and staff. I want them to be happy, confident and feel significant. As members of the community we need to support the hospital, but when necessary we should also put it under tough scrutiny.

Experience

I have lived in Liverpool all my life and have worked for Royal Mail for more than 30 years. I am a trade union official, a member of the Labour Party and studied at the University of Liverpool. I feel these years of working and meeting ordinary people, will help me give them a voice in the workings of the hospital and the service it provides.

Passionate about

I am passionate about delivering promises and effective oversight. What is the point of not delivering for people? Broken promises destroy trust. Effective oversight ensures realistic goals.

What were your reasons for becoming a Governor?

I am driven to bring the best for the public services at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital as well as for the families and wider communities. I will do my upmost to bring support positive and inspire to make sure best services are provided. I will not hesitate to question or challenge as I can speak up for anyone in regards for support whether it is relation to care or other issues they may be experiencing.

What is your background and experience?

I volunteered at the Women’s Hospital and have worked many years in the NHS. I am currently a student midwife at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital and actively want to help advocate quality care on behalf of patients.  

What are you passionate about?

I have always been passionate in healthcare. With making differences in people lives I see myself becoming a public governor. It is important to work together to make the community a better place for everyone. I know everyone faces a lot of challenges but I would like to resolve those and help the public. I will bring my determination to represent Central Liverpool and ensure everyone has the best level of care. I will do everything I can to make sure people are listened to and supported as this is important.

Vacant

Reasons for becoming a Governor

I had both of my daughters at Liverpool Women’s and received excellent post-natal care in the weeks afterwards as an outpatient. I’m keen to work together with the Trust, its members and members of the public to continue to improve patient and staff experience and shape service delivery.

Experience

I have a BA in Criminology and Sociology and an MA in Social Work. I’ve worked in Adult Social Care for Liverpool City Council for over ten years. At the start of the pandemic I was seconded to manage a hospital social work team to assist in the safe discharge of vulnerable patients however my current and permanent post is manager on the Care Home Team. I work closely with a number of partners and stakeholders including the Care Quality Commission, NHS organisations and voluntary services. Guided by legislation we work together to promote the rights of service users and improve standards of care for individuals residing in care homes.

I’m also a qualified Best Interests Assessor and complete Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments for those deprived of their liberty in hospital or care home settings.

Passionate about

I’m passionate about people being treated equally and receiving the same high standard of care with no exceptions. I believe people have the right, as far as is possible, to be in control of their own health and wellbeing and should be provided with the information and tools to do so.

Reasons for becoming a Governor

I was born in Liverpool and have lived here all of my life, passionate about the city and its people, especially the welfare of the female population.

I have been a patient in the hospital and was so impressed with my care that I wanted to give something back.

I am passionate, not only about our City, but more importantly, about the people who live in our City, especially our women.

Having experienced the wonderful care offered by the Liverpool Women’s Hospital I want to give something back, and this is why I became a Governor of this extraordinary Trust. 

I am now retired, but was formerly employed by a large insurance company in the City. I also served in the Territorial Army, attaining the rank of Major prior to retirement. I have performed several volunteer roles within our community, the most rewarding being as a caseworker for a large charity helping Military Veterans and their families.

Experience

I was formerly part of a management team for a large in house pension scheme. I am a serving Magistrate and a volunteer caseworker for two military charities.

Passionate about

Caring for others and helping wherever and whenever I can.

What were your reasons for becoming a Governor?

I would welcome the opportunity to participate in improving health services/outcomes within our area and ensuring high standards of care are upheld. Liverpool Women’s Hospital lies at the heart of our community and to be a governor representing my constituency, together with my previous experience, would allow me to influence positive and inclusive care for all.

What is your background and experience?

I am a retired registered nurse/midwife. I worked within the NHS for 33 years, initially at Walton Hospital, then Fazakerley Hospital at the maternity unit, and following the amalgamation of Trusts, Liverpool Women’s Hospital, working within both hospital and community settings. Following my retirement, I then worked for 5 years providing community homecare. My professional career has spanned from the provision of nursing care to undertaking specialist roles, providing care to vulnerable groups, including being Head of Safeguarding Children, Drugs and Alcohol addictions, infant feeding, parent education, domestic violence, and women with blood-bourne viruses, such as HIV. Within my specialist roles I provided staff training, policies and procedures and multidisciplinary co-ordination of care. I strived to promote high standards of care to mothers, babies, and their families, which I know lies at the very ethos of Liverpool Women’s.

What are you passionate about?

In my personal life, I have 3 children, am a grandmother to 5 and a Great-Grandmother to 1, whom I treasure and enjoy spending as much time as possible with. I have lived all of my life on Merseyside, believing the community voice being heard makes it a better place to be. 

What were your reasons for becoming a Governor?

The reasons for becoming a governor were that I had previously worked in the Women's Hospital as an interpreter and wanted to become more involved.

What is your background and experience?

Previous experience as a governor at Birkdale High School.

What are you passionate about?

Being part of the Women's Hospital by taking part in making decisions concerning various issues is very stimulating.

Reasons for becoming a Governor

I would like to make a difference to patients and staff at Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Experience

I have 40 years’ experience working for the NHS as a nurse, midwife and disability advisor working with people from secondary, primary and voluntary organisations across the city and beyond.  I developed a service for disabled pregnant women, myself being disabled and mother of two girls.

Passionate about

I am passionate about equality. I respect the value and differences we can all make to the patient experience.

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