NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Alex Heritage

Chief strategy and planning officer

Alex has built his career across local government and the NHS, with a strong focus on strategy, transformation, and system working. He previously worked at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust as chief strategy officer, where many colleagues will know him from his work to shape and deliver organisational strategy. He has also served as chief executive officer at the NHS Transformation Unit. Most recently, he was chief strategy and transformation officer at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. In that role, he led the development of a new organisational strategy following a complex merger, alongside major digital and integration programmes that improved experiences for both staff and people using services. Alex brings deep experience in leading large-scale change and building joined-up services across organisations. In his role at the ICB, he leads strategic planning and supports partners to deliver better outcomes for communities across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Andy Curran

Co-medical director (acting)

Andy has spent many years working across Lancashire and South Cumbria, leading improvements in clinical care and supporting system-wide change. He brings strong clinical insight and a clear focus on delivering safe, high-quality services for local people. His work centres on improving patient outcomes, strengthening clinical leadership, and shaping services that meet the needs of communities across the region.

Debbie Herring

Chief people officer (interim)

Since leaving LUHFT in July 2022, Debbie has worked as an independent workforce specialist and has successfully led a number of large scale complex organisational change programmes. She has also held two interim CPO roles, firstly at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership mental health and community Foundation Trust and latterly at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Andy Knox

Co-medical director (acting)

He is passionate about working with communities to tackle health inequalities and improve overall health and wellbeing. He is also focused on creating a culture of joy, kindness and excellence within the health and care system to support the health and wellbeing of teams.

Mark Bakewell

Chief finance officer

Mark became the deputy director of finance at Cheshire and Merseyside ICB in July 2022, and spent nearly two years as place director in Liverpool from early 2023, stepping back into cover the ICB chief finance officer role on an interim basis from December 2024. Mark has four children, enjoys watching and coaching sport, and travelling the world.

Neil Greaves

Director of communications and engagement

As a local resident, Neil has an active interest in supporting the improvement of health outcomes through high quality engagement, involvement and participation of local communities.

Prof Craig Harris

Chief commissioning officer

Professor Jane Scattergood

Chief nurse (interim)

Jane became a visiting professor at Cumbria University in 2025 in recognition of her leadership and long-standing contribution to nursing and public health, both regionally and nationally. Jane was also awarded the title Queens Nurse in 2019 and is an Honorary Member of the Faculty of Public Health. She sat on the Fitness to Practise panel of the Nursing and Midwifery Council for two complete terms and was a standing member of the NICE Quality Standards Advisory Committee. Jane has a special interest in maximising the contribution of nursing, nurses as leaders, public health nursing and professional regulation and discipline. Jane brings expertise in public health interventions for the population, particularly in the fields of maternity, early years and population screening programmes and has a special interest in quality assurance, quality improvement and demonstrating the impact of strategies and interventions. Jane is Chair of ICON, a charity and national programme to drive down the incidence of abusive head trauma in infancy. Jane lives in South Cumbria and had worked clinically for many years in Barrow-in-Furness, in the community, in out of hours primary care and in acute care. Jane was a volunteer custody visitor at Barrow police station on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria and now chairs Cumbria Constabulary’s Community Scrutiny (Ethics and Integrity) Committee.

Cath Whalley

Partner member - Local Authority

Cath was at the forefront of rolling out Self Directed Support and strength-based practice and has a wealth of experience working across the health and social care sector in communities and in hospitals. She is passionate about people and improving experiences for those accessing services, drawing up on her own personal lived experience as well as 34 years working in the sector. Cath is particularly interested in working together with partners to achieve independent outcomes for people, and is a champion for close cooperation between health and social care.

Chris Oliver

Partner member - NHS Trust / Foundation Trust

Chris has sustained a track record of driving performance and delivering results with a focus on improving quality outcome and staff empowerment. Chris has had a varied and immensely satisfying career which has enabled him to successfully lead healthcare staff in a variety of challenging environments. Chris' experience covers finance, operational and leadership roles. He was previously Chief Operating Officer at Mid Cheshire Hospitals, a post he held for three years before joining LSCft.

Debbie Corcoran

Non-executive member

Debbie’s background in governance includes board level representation on public sector and partnership boards, and also as a governor in a Lancashire Further Education College. Debbie was also the lay member for patient and public involvement at Greater Preston CCG, before the ICB was formed. Debbie studied at the University of Liverpool, has a MBA and, as well as being chair of the Public Engagement Involvement and Advisory Committee, she is director of governance at Nelson and Colne College.

Denise Park

Partner member - Local Authority

Dr Julie Colclough

Partner member - Primary Care

In addition to her leadership roles within the NHS, Dr Colclough serves as a Medical Officer with 8 Rifles, reflecting her commitment to both civilian and military healthcare. Dr Colclough brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative approach to improving services for patients, supporting fellow clinicians, and helping shape integrated care across communities.

Professor Jane O'Brien

Non-executive member

Roy Fisher

Non-executive member

Sheena Cumiskey

Non-executive member

Silas Nicholls

Partner member - NHS Trust / Foundation Trust

Silas is chief executive of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and lead chief executive for Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative.

Steve Igoe

Non-executive member

Stephen is on the board of the Wirral Community Trust and chairs their finance committee to continue the integration work between the acute and community trusts. He was also a senior independent director at Alder Hey Trust and is a qualified chartered accountant. Stephen has experience in managing and delivering major capital strategies as well as developing partnerships, and he also places great importance on values creation and adherence.

Steve Spill

Non-executive member

Stephen has been closely involved in the recovery and sustainability efforts of SBUHB, and his experience in facing severe financial challenges will be able to inform his work with the ICB. Stephen is motivated to work for organisations with a social purpose and has therefore been involved with the NHS, social housing and third sector groups.

Tracy Hopkins

Partner member - VCFSE Sector

As an experienced VCFSE representative, Tracy holds positions on Blackpool’s Health & Wellbeing Board, Safeguarding Adults Board, Lancashire Association of Council for Voluntary Services Board and is working to develop the VCFSE Alliance across Lancashire and South Cumbria.