What changed since the last meeting
16 Sept 2026 compared with 22 Jul 2026
- added
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- removed
- 33
- carried forward
- 3
Performance at a glance
Latest published position to Aug 2026
| Measure | Latest | Standard | Change | Status | 12 month trend |
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| A&E Wait Times, opens in a new tabAugust 2026 | Latest74.1% | Standard≥ 95% | Change−0.9 pts since Jul 2026 | StatusBelow standard. Below the 95% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Waiting times (RTT), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest60.4% | Standard≥ 92% | Change−1.4 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusBelow standard. Below the 92% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Diagnostic tests (DM01), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest70.8% | Standard≥ 99% | Change+0.4 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusBelow standard. Below the 99% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Cancer diagnosis (FDS), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest78.8% | Standard≥ 75% | Change+4.4 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusMeets standard. Meets the 75% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Cancer (31-day), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest96.1% | Standard≥ 96% | Change−1.1 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusMeets standard. Meets the 96% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Cancer (62-day), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest75.2% | Standard≥ 85% | Change+8.9 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusBelow standard. Below the 85% standard. | 12 month trend |
Latest board intelligence
16 Sept 2026
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- NOF segment 4 · Q1 2026/27120 of 134 acute trusts
9 recorded
- City HospitalB18 7QHSpecialist hospital (acute only)
- Midland Metropolitan University HospitalB66 2QTGeneral acute hospital
- Sandwell General HospitalB71 4HJGeneral acute hospital
- Leosowes Intermediate Care CentreB66 1JECommunity hospital (with inpatient beds)
- Rowley Regis HospitalB65 8DACommunity hospital (with inpatient beds)
- Great Bridge Health CentreB70 0BLNon inpatient
- Oakham SurgeryB69 1RZNon inpatient
- Rowley Regis Medical CentreB65 0BANon inpatient
- Other Reportable SitesB18 7QHOther Reportable Site
28 people recorded

Chair
Sir David Nicholson KCB CBE
Chairman (voting member)
Sir David Nicholson joined the Trust as Chair on 1 May 2021. He is also currently Chair of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Sir David Nicholson’s career in NHS management has spanned more than 40 years and included the most senior posts in the service. He was Chief Executive of the NHS for seven years from 2006-2013 and then, following a major national restructure, became the first Chief Executive of the organisation now known as NHS England from 2013-2014. Since his retirement from the NHS in 2014, he has taken on a number of international roles providing advice and guidance to governments and organisations focused on improving population health and universal healthcare coverage. He has worked in China, Brazil, the USA, Europe and the Middle East, independently, and in association with the World Health Organisation, and World Bank. Sir David chaired the State Health Services organisation of the Republic of Cyprus and more recently was also the Chair of the Metropolitan Group of Hospitals, Nairobi. Sir David is Chair of the Universal Health Coverage Forum of the World Innovation Summit for Health. Other roles include adjunct Professor of Global Health at the Institute of Global Health Imperial College, Advisor to the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and Lancet Commissioner to Global Surgery. His contribution to healthcare was recognised by the award of the CBE in 2008, and he was knighted by Her Majesty the Queen in 2010. He lives in Worcestershire with his wife and two children. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Diane Wake
Group Chief Executive (voting member)
Diane is Group Chief Executive at the Trust and at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust which she joined in 2017. She has worked within the NHS for 40 years and has a wealth of experience in both clinical practice and leadership roles, starting her career as a nurse. She has an extensive background in nursing, occupying senior leadership positions in surgical specialities of urology, colorectal, vascular and breast surgery. She was previously Chief Executive at Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2013 to 2017 and interim Chief Executive at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, where she also worked as Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Nurse from 2007. Diane has a passion for improvement, patient safety and high-quality care and has knowledge and expertise in implementing robust governance processes. She is inspired by making a difference for patients and staff. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Adam Thomas
Group Chief Strategy and Digital Officer (non-voting member)
Adam Thomas is Chief Strategy and Digital Officer at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Adam has more than 15 years of NHS experience in clinical and senior management positions to his executive role. A graduate of Aston University, Adam qualified as a pharmacist and proceeded to undertake postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy, independent prescribing and digital healthcare leadership. He has worked in medical oncology and brings a special clinical interest in improving cancer outcomes for the Black Country. He is also a registered IT professional, holding a Fellowship of the British Chartered Institute for IT professionals. Adam has recently completed a Masters degree in Digital Health Leadership, focusing on how intelligence can address population health inequality. He is established as a digital leader within the region and a strong advocate for collaborative connected care systems. He continues to support strategic agendas as well as quality improvement. Adam is the provider collaborative board lead for digital, data and technology. He speaks at a national level on digital leadership, as well as digital-data strategy in health and care. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Dr James Fleet
Group Chief People Officer (non-voting member)
Dr James Fleet is Group Chief People Officer at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. He first joined the Trust on an interim basis as Chief People Officer (CPO) in October 2023, providing executive leadership and support to the people and organisation development directorate and embedding our people plan. He has previously worked at Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board where he was Chief People Officer. James knows the Black Country well as he was previously CPO at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and is delighted to be making a return to the area. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and brings a huge amount of experience from leadership roles within the NHS and private healthcare/consulting sector. James has led major workforce transformation and service improvement programmes as a national director in Price Waterhouse Cooper’s health team and as executive leader and co-founder of Four Eyes Insight Clinical Productivity Consulting. He is passionate about health and care organisations working better together to plan and deliver joined up services for the benefit of local people. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Dr Mark Anderson
Group Chief Medical Officer (Voting member)
Experience/Areas of Interest Mark previously served as one of our Deputy Medical Directors who was the responsible officer for medical professional standards and revalidation. Graduating from the University of Cambridge Medical School in 1994, Mark obtained his PhD from the University of Birmingham in 2005 following work on growth factor receptors in oesophageal cancer. He has been a consultant gastroenterologist with the Trust since 2006, having served as clinical lead for the endoscopy units, lead for the Upper GI cancer service and clinical director for scheduled care and long-term conditions within the Medicine and Emergency Care Group. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge about our organisation, plus enthusiasm and commitment to support us in achieving our integrated care vision and our three strategic objectives for Patients, People and Population. Last modified: 18 August 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Johanne Newens
Chief Operating Officer (voting member)
Johanne Newens was appointed Chief Operating Officer in September 2022, having served as the Deputy COO at SWB for the last two years. She was previously at The Dudley Group NHS FT where she was Divisional Director of Operations for Medicine and Emergency Care. She will be a voting member of our Trust Board, leading service delivery for all our hospital services and having Board oversight of IT & Digital services, and will work closely with the Chief Integration Officer on community and primary care services and Place Based Partnerships. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Karen Kelly
Chief Officer - Fit for the Future (non-voting member)
A graduate of Keele University, Karen qualified as a nurse in 1993 and worked for more than 23 years at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire where she held a variety of roles including the first matron role for Urgent and Emergency Care before moving into managing the Directorate of Emergency Care. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Kat Rose
Group Chief Community and Partnership Officer (non-voting member)
Kat joined the Trust in September 2025, becoming Interim Group Director of Intergration across Sandwell and West Birmingham and The Dudley Group and bringing with her more than 15 years of NHS experience in programme management, strategy implementation and delivering healthcare transformation. Before joining the Trust, Kat held the role of programme director at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care, working on several million-pound projects. Prior to that she was associate director of strategy and planning at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust where she worked closely with system partners and managed the strategy, PMO, improvement and planning teams. Prior to this she performed the same role at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Kat began her career project managing large scale new builds for the NHS before moving into strategic planning and service transformation. Last modified: 06 August 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Laura Broster
Group Chief Communications Officer (non-voting member)
Laura Broster joined in June 2025 as Group Chief Communications Officer for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. With over two decades of experience in NHS communications and a Marketing degree from the University of Wolverhampton, Laura has established herself as a seasoned leader in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. She has held previous roles at NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board and NHS Dudley Clinical Commissioning Group. Spending the majority of her career in the Black Country demonstrates her longstanding commitment to and growth in healthcare planning. Laura is dedicated to using insight to drive targeted communications that supports health improvement. She believes that the NHS has an important story to tell—one that showcases the dedication of our staff, the impact of our services, and the difference we make to local communities. Known for her collaborative approach, she brings together NHS staff, service users, and partners to develop coherent, inclusive communication strategies. She is responsible for internal and external communications, ensuring that staff have the information they need to deliver high-quality care, and that patients and local communities feel informed, engaged, and connected with the organisation. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Madi Parmar
Director of Finance (voting member)
Madi joined the Trust in January 2026 and brings over 30 years of NHS finance experience, previously serving as Chief Financial Officer at Coventry and Warwickshire ICB and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, where she managed a £1.8bn turnover and led major projects including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital build and multi-site mergers. Madi has a strong track record in financial strategy, contracting, and performance management, and has played a key role in system-wide initiatives such as elective recovery and capacity expansion. Madi has overall management and stewardship of financial resources including the development of financial strategy and maintenance of effective budgetary control. She also has oversight of procurement arrangements for the Trust, which is part of a collaborative alliance with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Mel Roberts
Group Chief Nursing Officer (voting member)
Mel joined the Trust in December 2018, as Director of Operations for Primary Care, Community and Therapy services before becoming the Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Acting Chief Operating Officer and then Chief Nurse in January 2021. Mel was appointed as Group Chief Nursing Officer in December 2025. She is an accomplished NHS Senior Leader with a successful track record of delivering and transforming services that provide high quality patient care across acute, community and mental health settings. Before joining the Trust, Mel worked at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust where she served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Associate Director/Clinical lead – Integrated Community Services. Mel is proud to be a nurse and is known for being an inclusive, informative, empowering, kind and compassionate leader. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Nicky Taylor
Director of Nursing (non-voting member)
Nicky Taylor is the Director of Nursing at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, providing senior clinical leadership across acute, community, and primary care services. She is an experienced nursing executive known for driving patient safety, strengthening professional standards, and leading large‑scale quality improvement programmes. Nicola has a proven track record in safeguarding, mental health leadership, regulatory compliance, and workforce development, underpinned by a collaborative and values‑driven approach. Her career reflects a commitment to inclusive practice, evidence‑based care, and delivering high‑quality, equitable services for patients and communities Last modified: 29 May 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Rachel Barlow
Group Chief Development Officer (non-voting member)
Rachel Barlow is the Group Chief Development Officer at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust She led a significant transformation programme which opened the Midland Met in Autumn 2024. The hospital is one of the largest to open in England in the last 10 years and is part of the government’s New Hospital Programme and major projects portfolio. The Programme encompassed clinical, workforce and digital transformation, as well as acting as a catalyst for local regeneration. Rachel started her career in the NHS as a nurse in 1988 working in London, specialising in critical care, vascular surgery, and major trauma. She has worked at Trust Board level since 2011 serving as a Chief Operating Officer for nearly nine years with a responsibility for the delivery of hospital and community-based clinical services. Rachel has Trust Board level responsibilities for delivering the Trust estates strategy, regeneration portfolio, net zero plans and facilities management. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Amrick Singh Ubhi
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting)
Amrick’s professional background is diverse and varied; an innovative, forward thinking Organisational Development Consultant/Transformation Manager who more recently has strategically led and provided direction on the development, implementation and monitoring of civic and interfaith engagement and partnership building with many organisations. He brings experience of developing effective relationships with local/regional government; faith organisations; academic institutions; community and business organisations; law and order agencies; and the health sector with the aim of working in partnership to empower, uplift and engage all in the transformation process. His previous and current Non-Executive Directorships, Advisory Boards, and representation roles, and also his substantive role as Director of Nishkam Civic Engagement and Partnerships, have at their core the key determinants of health inequality as drivers, namely, deprivation and economic factors; ethnicity and other protective characteristics; children and young people, long-term conditions, social injustice and, mental health. He is driven by tackling inequalities and furthering inclusion, understanding the user needs aligned with organisational objectives and the specific nuances of each sector in delivering practical services and changes. He brings a vast experience of working with educational, voluntary, public agencies, charities, criminal services, faith, and community organisation to the Trust. Last modified: 21 October 2025 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Andrew Argyle
Non-Executive Director (voting member)
About Andy joins the Trust following his recent retirement from KPMG after a 35-year career working in corporate audit, transaction services and latterly the public sector. Andy qualified as a UK chartered accountant in 1989, before moving to KPMG in Düsseldorf as an audit manager. On returning to KPMG in the Midlands, he established the company’s German desk to coordinate work with German and UK clients. In 2005 he led the KPMG Midlands transaction services team developing relationships across the corporate and private equity sectors and secured a number of high profile deals, which led to a return to KPMG in Frankfurt, to support the transaction services team grow its corporate deals business. On returning to Birmingham in 2010, he joined the public sector team with a remit to facilitate closer working between KPMG’s private and public businesses. Since 2015 he took on a market development role and designed and led KPMG’s client relationship strategy with the Metro Mayor, the West Midlands Combined Authority and regional government across the region. He also led on CSR for KPMG in the Midlands and through this work developed a strong relationship with many third sector and charitable organisations in the region. He also led on CSR for KPMG in the Midlands and through this work developed a strong relationship with many third sector and charitable organisations in the region. He Chaired CORE, a central Birmingham based academy trust and remains a Member there. Andy also chaired the Greater Birmingham Professional Services Academy until 2019 and held a board role at the City REDI Institute at the University of Birmingham. Last modified: 02 February 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Atif Ali BEM
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting)
As a seasoned Project and Programme Manager, Atif has a proven track record of establishing deliverables across designated projects and navigating critical project challenges. His expertise extends to in-house resource development and strategic project management, underpinned by a Master’s in Law (LLM) from the University of Birmingham and a Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) from the University of Wolverhampton. These qualifications equip him with the legal acumen and analytical skills necessary to effectively oversee complex and diverse projects. During his tenure at Birmingham City Council, Atif spearheaded the successful delivery of the Birmingham and Lewisham African Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (BLACHIR). This pivotal initiative positively impacted local communities by addressing social determinants of health. He also served as the Vice-Chair of the Employee’s Network of Corporate Black Workers Support Group, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership by significantly increasing membership, enhancing engagement, and optimising the group’s budget. In recognition of his outstanding service to the community, Atif was honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) and the British Citizens Award. Passionate about effecting positive change in the public sector, Atif is dedicated to empowering others through his adept leadership, strong negotiation skills, and effective communication strategies. His commitment to driving meaningful impact and fostering inclusivity underscores his role as a catalyst for progress within the healthcare landscape. Last modified: 21 October 2025 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Catherine Holland
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
Catherine is a writer, speaker, coach/mentor and facilitator, developing the practice of senior leaders. A member of the Golden Egg Academy, she is currently writing a children’s book. Catherine is an associate consultant with ‘Amara Collaboration’, a contributing author to’ Street Smart Awareness’ and ‘Inquiry in Action’; and co-designer and facilitator in transformational leadership development retreats. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Associate Non - Executive Director • Eponawise Limited is my own company (sole director/owner). The website is eponawise.com. I have occasionally done some coaching through this, but it’s mainly the publishing company for my writing. • Voting member of the DGFT board Amrick Singh Ubhi (Removed) Associate Non - Executive Director • Director, Civic Employment & Partnerships – Nishkam Group of Organisations • Non - Exec Director, Acorns Children’s Hospice • Non - Exec Director, Birmingham Children’s Trust Will withdraw from any business discussions that could have any potential conflict of intere
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Dr Mohit Mandiratta
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
Dr Mohit Madiratta qualified as a GP through the Dudley VTS scheme in 2013. He has spent the last 10 years working at Feldon Practice in Halesowen, where he enjoys the role and responsibility as a GP partner. His role in primary care has allowed him to gain invaluable insight into the health needs of local people and this has been furthered by his involvement in healthcare commissioning (in CCGs and the ICB) since 2016. Mohit enjoys educating our future doctors as a GP trainer and he also supports a national ‘Rebuild General Practice’ campaign where he has spoken to MPs in Westminster highlighting the issues which primary care currently face. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Jatinder Sharma
Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
About A qualified accountant and highly experienced leader, Midlands-born Jatinder Sharma is principal and chief executive of Walsall College, having previously held a number of senior positions in both private and public sectors. Jatinder is a passionate champion of the vital role that skills and training play in the development of the West Midlands economy and the ongoing regeneration of Walsall and the Black Country. He is a board member of the Association of Colleges and is a member of the Walsall Proud Partnership. He also represents further education on the Department for Education (DfE) Principals’ Reference Group. Jatinder was awarded a CBE in 2023 New Year Honours for his services to Further Education. Last modified: 02 February 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Lesley Writtle
Deputy Chair/Non-Executive Director (voting member)
Lesley joined our Trust in March 2020, after retiring as Chief Executive of Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership. She previously served at Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as Director of Operations and Deputy CEO. She had joined Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in 2011 from Wolverhampton PCT where she had been Director of Mental Health since 2006. Prior to this Lesley was Director of Primary Care and Children’s Services. She started her NHS career as a registered general nurse at Sandwell District Hospital. After qualifying as a registered sick children’s nurse she then worked at Birmingham Children’s Hospital occupying a range of specialist roles in children’s oncology services before moving into general management in late 1990 where she was General Manager. Lesley has had a successful record in managing a range of complex health services and has spent the majority of her career leading operational delivery and numerous transformation and service redesign programmes across a range of acute, community and primary care settings. Lesley is also an STP Senior Responsible Officer for MH Work Streams and is a former Trustee for Age UK. Qualifications: RGN, RSCN, ONC, Dip HSSM Last modified: 02 February 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Lorraine Harper
Non-Executive Director (voting member)
About Lorraine Harper joined the Trust in January 2023, bringing a wealth of research experience to the Trust. Currently Professor of Nephrology at University of Birmingham, she has focussed on the management of patients with inflammatory kidney disease at University Hospitals Birmingham. She has helped support the development of a regional network of nephrologists and rheumatologists to support best practice in the management of vasculitis. Lorraine has published over 100 research papers in scientific journals as well as reviews and book chapters in the fields of inflammation and nephrology. She was recently appointed as Birmingham Health Partners Research and Health Innovation Director to help bring the benefits of research rapidly to patient. She is a strong supporter of academic training and development, ensuring research is embedded as normal in healthcare and is the National Institute of Health and Social Care Research Academy Associate Dean responsible for academic training pathways. She is committed to increasing the diversity of individuals engaged with research and chaired the working group that developed the NIHR fellowships awards for research in local authority and changes to the awards for nurses midwives and allied health professionals. She is an enthusiastic communicator on the theme of translational renal research and regularly presents at both local and national level. She has been a member of several committees, including chair of the inaugural UK Kidney Research Consortium Glomerulonephritis Clinical Study Group. She was Honorary Secretary of the UK’S Renal Association. Last modified: 02 February 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Lowell Williams
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
About Lowell is also a non-executive director at the Dudley Group NHS Trust. He was the former chief executive officer of Dudley College of Technology from 2008-2019 and led the college to an Ofsted Outstanding rating in the 2017 inspection. In January 2018, he was named as one of seven appointments to the government’s advisory group, the National Leaders of Further Education, which is made up of principals from colleges who have been rated good or outstanding. Lowell led the creation of Dudley’s Academies Trust. Lowell was also elected Councillor for Warwick District Council in 2023. Last modified: 21 October 2025 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Mick Laverty
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
Mick joined the Trust in May 2019, he is a chartered accountant and experienced chief executive. Mick is currently the chief executive of the ExtraCare Charitable Trust, a charity that builds and runs the UK’s largest retirement villages. Before joining ExtraCare he was chief executive of the Student Loans Company, a government-funded ‘digital exemplar’ organisation that distributes c£20 billion per annum and has seven million customers. Mick has also previously been chief executive of Advantage West Midlands, and the regional development agency for the West Midlands. Mick has held a number of non-executive director roles in the public, private and third sectors and is currently a non-executive director and vice-chair of the Association of Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), he is also a non-executive director of the Dudley Group Foundation Trust. Mick was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands in 2018. You can contact Mick by email on: mick.laverty@extracare.org.uk Last modified: 18 May 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Mike Hallissey
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
About Mike currently works for University Hospitals Birmingham holding the position of Medical Director, Director of Education and Consultant in General Surgery. Mike began his career in 1992 where he held the position of a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham. In 1996 her gained his consultants position for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Surgical Oncology where he focused on Breast and more recently upper gastrointestinal cancers. He helped support the development of a regional service in Angiosarcoma as well still supporting the breast services clinically. He has been a member of several committee’s and was a member and the president of the British Association of Surgical Oncology and served as the chair of the Cancer Service Committee for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has supported the Trial Management Committee and has been involved with two major cancer trials. Throughout his career, Mike, has been actively involved in medical education and was once a member of the Deanery Committee overseeing the training of house officers now known as foundation trainees. In addition to this he has worked with colleagues to validate a cognitive stimulation which is used as a tool for trainee surgeons. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Peter Featherstone
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
Peter is a pharmacist by background and an experienced non-executive director, who has previously held senior leadership positions across NHS bodies and local government authorities in transformation, service efficiency, service improvement, and corporate governance. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Rachel Hardy
Non-Executive Director (voting member)
About Rachel has over 35 years’ experience within the NHS where she has held senior positions within the organisation. She has board level experience leading strategic change, financial and change management in complex health businesses at an organisational, regional, and national level. She worked on a commissioning system for one of four regions in NHS England for six years. Prior to that Rachel worked across the Birmingham and Solihull Health System, developing a financial approach to accelerating clinical strategy with seven health providers, two local authorities and GPs across the city. In 2019 she has been successful in developing a business specialising in developing financial strategy in complex systems, development and coaching for senior directors individually and in teams, teaching and developing academic and research work with the HFMA. The Values learnt whilst working for the NHS are now adopted in her business, her passion which has driven her career is improving health for people. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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Val Taylor
Non-Executive Director (voting member)
About Having 15 years leadership experience in organisational development, HR, Governance and policy development at Director level. Val currently is working as a Director of Corporate Services where she is advising on HR response functions. She also leads on and co-ordinates on all activities to do with governance within the organisation. She has been successful in securing an ‘investing in people’ kite mark. Val is also a governor at a local academy trust school that was placed in special measures. She was appointed to this position to support the leadership team to improve the school levels of attainment. Her experience in leadership and organisational change management, which is a key requirement to progress the performance of the school. Since being in this post Val has seen a significant rise in the school’s attainment levels across the board. Val also sits on a board for the Voluntary Sector Health and Social Care Board for an Organisation that provides intermediate and respite services to those living in the community requiring support with mental health conditions. Working in partnership with SWBHT Raid Team and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, enabling them to provide much needed services to individuals. Last modified: 02 February 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.

Vij Randeniya
Associate Non-Executive Director (non-voting member)
Vij is an experienced non-executive director within the health service. He is deputy chairman of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and sits on the governing body of Aston University. Vij is a trustee of the Royal Society for Public Health and former chief fire officer for West Midlands Fire Service. Vij has substantial experience of large-scale project management, leadership and change management. Last modified: 01 April 2026 " *Required " indicates required fields Please complete required fields above to proceed. Please check you have entered all information correctly. The Trust uses a number of privacy policies, to access them visit our polices page.
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