Alison Geddes | Non Executive Director | Deputy Chair
Alison has been an Occupational Therapist for 35 years. After moving to the island 22 years ago she worked for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust for 10 years, and also for Mountbatten Hospice, and then as a Commissioning Manager for the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group for 12 years. She was involved in setting up Shopmobility on the island and more recently has been volunteering for the RNID, undertaking hearing aid maintenance.
She is a keen gardener and a Methodist Local Preacher. Alison believes that equity of effective healthcare provision is crucial.
Chris Orchin | Non-executive Director
Chris has a background in Health Service Management on the Isle of Wight from 1975 to 1993 in the areas of mental health, learning disability and community-based services.
Subsequently he was a lecturer on the Isle of Wight in Business Management studies and acted as an advisor at Citizens Advice before becoming Chair of the Isle of Wight Local Involvement Network (LINk) from 2011-2013 and is a keen digital photographer.
Neil Bolton-Heaton | Executive Director
Neil is the Head of Healthwatch at Help and Care and holds responsibility for Healthwatch in Slough; Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead, and Bracknell Forest and the Isle of Wight.
Neil is also Head of Programme for Help and Care’s Involving People Team with specific focus on Community Research in reducing health inequalities.
Neil has worked across the health, social care and social enterprise sectors at both operational and strategic level. Neil is passionate about quality service experience and in ensuring voice and representation in the design, development and delivery of health and social care services.
Gill Kennett | Non-executive Director
I was fortunate enough to work in the NHS as a Registered General Nurse and a Registered Midwife for 35 years. My working career has been based on the Island and I became the Associate Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Following retirement I worked part-time for the My Life a Full Life programme. I have always championed women’s health and undertook a MSc Course in Health Promotion at the University of Southampton which enabled me to have a deeper understanding of Public Health.
Board meetings
Our board meetings are all held in public. Booking is essential to ensure there is enough space available.
The next meeting in public is:
Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QR
