Members

Kaye Meegan, Public Governor, North Sheffield – Elected 2020

Following a break of over three years I’m glad to have been re-elected as a Governor representing North Sheffield. I’ve been a member of the Trust since 2003 and before retiring worked most of my adult life in nursing in the NHS both within general hospital wards and mental health here in Sheffield.

The NHS had many challenges pre-COVID but is currently having to find new ways of doing things and I am keen to be part of the conversation about ensuring that best care for patients remains at the centre of the Trust’s decisions. Although social distancing means that we’re not having face-to-face meetings at the Trust I have learnt to keep in touch virtually and am still part of a research group looking at cardio thoracic innovations and treatments as well as Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) which looks at the environment within the hospitals and other healthcare settings. I’m keen to help and influence anything which makes the journey of patients, visitors and staff a simpler and more pleasant outcome.
 

Sheila Reynolds, Public Governor, South West Sheffield – Elected 2020

I was born in Sheffield and live in South West Sheffield with my family. I worked in the NHS as a nurse for many years, mostly in the Sheffield hospitals. I retired from the NHS in 2016 after 45 years and I am now looking forward to the opportunity to represent the interests of both members of the Trust and of the public during this challenging time.

I am passionate about maintaining and advancing quality care and keeping patients at the heart of the service. As a Governor I am keen to work with the Trust to continue to improve the patient experience and promote its development and to positively contribute to the ongoing and future success of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
 

Shirley Sherwood, Patient Governor – Elected 2020

I would like to thank Trust Members who took the time to vote in these challenging and difficult times and a special thanks to Patient Members who voted for me. I am really looking forward to the next few years as a Governor and I’m keen to be involved in conversations about ensuring a safe environment in hospital and in the community for both staff and patients is a priority for the Trust. We have all had a most unusual time recently to say the least but as ever the people of South Yorkshire have pulled together to help the vulnerable and the NHS. We really need to look after each other and protect our NHS. We certainly have our work cut out but working as a team I am sure that with time and energy we will do all we can.

Jo Bishop, Public Governor North Sheffield – Elected 2020

After a break from the role of Governor I am extremely pleased to have been re-elected as a Governor representing North Sheffield. I am looking forward to working alongside other Governors through the changes we are all facing. Before I retired I worked a Weston Park Hospital and I have seen the work done in our hospitals by such amazing staff. The care and safety of patients is the top priority for our hospitals and as a Governor I will be taking a real interest in this area along with the patient environment.
 

Jane Pratt, Public Governor West Sheffield – Elected 2020

I grew up in Bakewell, trained as a general nurse and midwife in Bristol and Dorset before coming to work in Sheffield in 1978, I worked at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals up to my retirement from intermediate care services in 2018.

My interest in becoming a Governor is to give back a little to the organisation that has given my family and me so much over the years and to help the community where I live to feel that hospital services are meeting their needs. I am particularly interested in good communication across boundaries such as culture; language; mobility; life style and impaired cognition in a way that allows people to feel comfortable using the services, reduces distress in unfamiliar environments and increases understanding of the services offered.
 

Steve Jones, Patient Governor – Re-elected 2020

Steve worked as a senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University between 2004 and 2017, specialising in school leadership in highly disadvantaged communities, educational policy and internationalisation.

He spent much of his working life as a secondary school teacher in South Yorkshire before completing a PhD at Sheffield Hallam University. Steve also served as a member of Sheffield City Council, representing an inner city area for the Labour party, also having been council deputy leader and chair of the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority.

As a governor Steve aims to utilise his lifelong personal commitment to the NHS, close knowledge of Sheffield communities, and experience of working in partnership with local organisations. He is keen that our Sheffield hospitals continue providing high quality care, innovative practice, an excellent everyday patient experience, and a close involvement with partners in our city communities.

Michelle Cook – Patient Governor – Elected 2021

I am pleased to have been elected again as a governor. I am a long time patient of the Trust at both the Northern General and the Royal Hallamshire and have seen first-hand during my own excellent treatment the hard work of staff. I recognise the importance of patient involvement and I intend to be a voice for patients. Having helped rebuild mine and my family’s health, both in hospital and in the community, I want to give something back as the Trust face the challenges ahead.

Paul Dore – Public Governor – South East Sheffield - Elected 2021

Having trained as an Aircraft Engineer and spending over 10 years in the Royal Air Force, I settled in Sheffield with my wife in 2016. The same year, I transferred my engineering experience into a Surgical Engineering role, specialising in the operating theatre environment.

I am delighted to have been elected to the role of Governor and will strive to ensure that the Trusts’ and more importantly, the Patients’ best interests are at the forefront of any decisions I make. In what has been a most challenging year, I look forward to hearing many and varied opinions on where we see the Trust post-pandemic.

I hope to meet many of you in person soon so that we can all, together, strive to make Sheffield Teaching Hospitals the best they can be.
 

Sue Taylor - Public Governor South West Sheffield - Re-Elected 2019

I worked in the NHS for 40 years before I retired last year from my post at Sheffield Children’s Hospital where I was employed for nearly 20 years as Office Manager in the Paediatric Surgical Unit. I served two terms of office (6 years) as a Staff Governor at the Children’s Hospital and during that time I had the opportunity to be involved with patient surveys and care which I hope will continue in my new role at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

As a Governor I will be in a position to participate on committees concerned with the quality of patient care and also contribute to decisions on the Trust’s plans for the future and I am looking forward to being able to express to the Board the views of local Members who I represent, which hopefully will make a difference. I have a keen interest in helping patients and making sure that a high quality service of care and safety is available for all users of our local hospitals.

Lewis Noble, Public Governor, West Sheffield - Re-Elected 2021

Originally from the West Country Lewis trained in Sheffield as a social worker and has spent almost all his adult life here. He worked at the Spinal Injuries Centre at Lodge Moor and latterly at the Northern General Hospital. Lewis retired from full-time work in 2006 and then worked part-time as a consultant to a spinal cord injury care provider, visiting hospitals and spinal cord injured people throughout England and Wales.

As a new Governor, Lewis says it is difficult to predict the role he can most usefully play – he is still getting to grips with the structures and processes involved. In view of his work and personal experience he is interested in issues such as discharge planning and the interface between care inside and outside hospital. He has also always been interested in issues around medical ethics. He is looking forward to making a contribution.

Joe Saverimoutou, Public Governor, Sheffield South West, Re-Elected 2021

Joe is originally from the Republic of Mauritius. He trained as a nurse in 1973 and worked on the Intensive Care Unit at the Northern General Hospital. In 1978 became a senior nursing lecturer at the University of Sheffield and principal lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, retiring in 2010.

As a Governor Joe will endeavour to ensure that the Trust continues to be run with the needs of patients at the heart of everything it does, delivers quality care and remains true to the principles upon which the NHS rests. He believes that quality care is a right that all patients should expect from their local hospitals and he wants to dedicate his time and energy to supporting the Trust in working towards excellence in health care.

As well as a passion for the NHS Joe also chair’s the Sheffield Environmental Movement, a charity that works to facilitate people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Refugee (BAMER) communities to access the natural environment to help promote their health and wellbeing.
 

George Chia – Patient Governor – Re-Elected 2021

George is originally from Singapore. He qualified as a State Registered Nurse in the UK in 1964 going on to retrain as a physiotherapist, later becoming a lecturer in physiotherapy at the School of Physiotherapy in Sheffield (now part of Sheffield Hallam University). George’s interest in helping patients to cope with pain led him to train in traditional acupuncture medicine and until his retirement in 2015 he had his own private practice in Sheffield for 25 years.

George is the primary carer for his son who suffers from Dravet’s Syndrome. George’s medical background and caring for his son has made him very conscious of the importance of patient-led care in hospital. His philosophy as a clinician and an educationalist is to know your patients through not only listening but hearing what they say to you.

As a Governor George is keen to contribute towards the needs and interests of patients especially when they are in hospital.
 

Ian Merriman, Public Governor, South East Sheffield, Re-Elected 2021

Ian has lived in Sheffield all his life. After serving his apprenticeship as a toolmaker he progressed to become manager of the computer controlled machine section then moved on to become technical and service director of a materials handling company in Manchester and prior to retirement he was quality manager at a company in Huddersfield.

Since retiring Ian has been involved in voluntary work visiting patients prior to surgery on the Chesterman Wards at NGH, is also a member of the Sheffield Open Heart Club (SHOC) and is involved with the Stroke Unit at RHH talking about his experiences as a carer of a stroke victim. Ian is also involved in stroke research (Aphasia) jointly with the NHS and the University of Sheffield.

Ian believes that his experiences as a former patient on the heart unit at NGH and as a carer will help in his new role as a governor.
 

Mick Ashman, Public Governor, North – Re-Elected 2019

Mick came to Sheffield from London over 30 years ago to train as a nurse.  He developed a strong affection for Sheffield and stayed in South Yorkshire.

On qualifying Mick worked as a staff nurse at the Northern General Hospital and now teaches at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Sheffield.

Throughout his time in Sheffield he has lived in the north east of the city, in Fir Vale and Pitsmoor, and is pleased to have been elected as a Governor to represent an area of Sheffield that he feels very attached to and is looking forward to represent users of the NHS in the north of Sheffield.

Mick believes that effective governance is important in any organisation, particularly those that deliver healthcare. He considers that his experience and skills will ensure he is effective as a Governor.

Martin Hodgson, Patient Governor – Re-Elected 2019

Martin is pleased to have been elected to represent Members in West Sheffield and hopes to serve them well. He has a background in senior management of a national public sector organisation, which he believes assists him in his role as a Governor of a large and important NHS Foundation Trust.

Originally from Bradford but now living in Hangingwater, he spent almost 35 years in the Inland Revenue where in his role as a regional director he quickly learned that if as a leader you concentrate too much on processes and targets you are in danger of overlooking the most important ingredient of the mix – the people.

He has been appointed as a member of the Council of Governors’ Nominations and Remuneration Committee and is involved in oversight of its Quality Report work. He has also worked on reviewing the role and conduct of governors. Martin believes he still has a lot to learn about the Trust and the wider NHS and approaches that task with enthusiasm.

Mark Wilcox – Public Governor – Outside Sheffield - Elected 2021

I’m very pleased to be elected as a Governor and look forward to getting involved with STH.

My links to STH are due to having a lifesaving operation at Northern General over 5 years ago. I now have an annual check-up and consider myself a satisfied customer of the Trust and a walking advert of the quality service.

I live near Holmfirth (20 Miles away) and represent the Outside Sheffield Constituency. I have many links with the city, having been involved in various projects over the years, including a Cycle for Health programme run from several parks in Sheffield.

As a Governor I would like to draw on many years research, education and training in a wide range of organisations. My work revolved around quality management and I also have a keen interest in environmental concerns. So my focus will be on the effective use of facilities and resources with a critical eye on the carbon footprint.

Harold Sharpe – Patient Governor Re-Elected 2019

Harold originates from Barrow-in-Furness but currently lives in the Derbyshire Dales. He has been a patient for a few years at the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Northern General Hospital where he has received consistently good care and treatment.

He worked for the NHS in Cumbria for thirteen years, before moving to Derbyshire in 1986 to work for Derbyshire County Council. He retired from Local Government in 2014. He was appointed a Magistrate in 2006 and sits in the Adult Court in Derby, dealing with the full range or adult criminal work. He is a serving member of the Probation Liaison Committee.

Harold was born with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and therefore has been involved in the NHS for all his life and as a Governor is pleased to have the opportunity to give something back. Harold is interested in working with the Trust to maintain its reputation for delivering good clinic outcomes and has a particular interest in perinatal health, patient engagement and efficient resource and financial management.

STAFF GOVERNORS

Irene Mabbott – Nursing and Midwifery – Re-elected 2021

I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to represent Nursing and Midwifery for a third term of office as Staff Governor.

I have been a nurse since the early 1980’s, working in a variety of specialities and have seen many changes in nursing and midwifery practice over those years. Putting the patient first is at the heart of all that we do and part of the Trust’s PROUD values and is something I have with me in my role within the Learning & Development Department at STH.

It has been said many times that the best asset of the Trust is its staff and as part of my role, I want to make sure that the voices of nurses and midwives are heard. The last year has been tough for those working in healthcare and others across our society so we really need to be mindful of how we as a Trust can support and helps others in the years ahead.

Cressida Ridge – Governor for Ancillary Works and Maintenance Staff – Re-Elected 2020

I am a domestic at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital I was first elected as a Staff Governor in 2017 and I am now pleased to have been re-elected. I represent Ancillary, Works and Maintenance Staff across the Trust. As well as being a Staff Governor I am also a Freedom to Speak Up Advocate.

 Liz Puddy, Staff Governor for Doctors and Dentists – Elected 2020

I feel privileged and humbled to have this opportunity to represent my Medical and Dental Staff colleagues. Thank you.

I am looking forward to listening, learning and engaging with the Trust Governance system to ensure that Sheffield Teaching Hospitals remains a place to be proud to work in. These are challenging times for all. I am positive, that we as a team of members on the Council of Governors can help. We will endeavour to ensure that everyone at STH strives for excellence. This can only make it a better and happier place to receive treatment and work in.

I have the pleasure with working with so many friends and colleagues from across many specialities so hope that I have a fair idea of what it is like to be STH employee. I aspire to remain approachable in person or virtually.

Emma Warrander, Staff Governor for Allied Health Professionals, Scientists & Technicians – Elected 2020

I am a Senior Therapeutic Radiographer and have worked in the Radiotherapy Department at Weston Park Cancer Centre for six years.

I’m passionate about patients and frontline staff being at the heart of all improvement and development. During my time at STH I have trained to be a quality improvement coach and I’m a faculty member of the Sheffield Microsystem Coaching Academy. I hope to transfer these skills into the role of staff governor by actively engaging both patients and staff in the development of the services and improving patient care.

I believe the breadth of skills that AHPs, Scientists and Technicians have means their perspectives are of great value to the Council of Governors and I am very proud to be representing one of the most diverse staff groups

Paulette Afflick-Anderson, Staff Governor for Admin, Management and Clerical Staff – Elected 2020

I am delighted and see it as an honour that Admin, Management and Clerical staff have elected me as their Governor.

I started working in the NHS in Sheffield 36 years ago as a Medical Secretary and have since then worked operationally and strategically – currently in Strategy and Planning. Using knowledge and experience gained over the years I will seek to be representative of staff, in Council of Governor meetings and Trust Board meetings. I have a passion for fairness and equality as well as always seeking for opportunities to create inclusion for all.

For me staff are the backbone of any successful organisation and the continued success of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals rests with the staff who directly or indirectly provide care for our patients. The pandemic has created challenges but also opportunities for taking stock and finding innovative ways to enhance patient care and also support for staff. I welcome being a part of ensuring that we can further look to develop this and other aspects of work moving forward.
 

Jessica Sheehan, Staff Governor for Primary & Community Services – Elected 2021

I am the Service Manager for the Integrated Community Care Directorate. The services in my remit include urgent out-of-hours primary care, community services such as nursing and therapy that deliver essential care to housebound patients and intermediate care services to support timely discharge and admissions avoidance. I am committed to working collaboratively with our clinical teams and leading our services to establish better integrated patient pathways, making every contact count and providing excellent standards of individualised care to our patients.

I am delighted to be elected as a Staff Governor and to have the opportunity to work with the council of governors, to build strong working relationships with people both inside and outside of the organisation and to engage with patients in this forum.
 

Professor Luc de Witte - Appointed Governor representing the University of Sheffield (from November 2017)

Luc is a professor of Health Services Research in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield.

His research is on healthcare innovations using technology, with a focus on long term care. He moved from the Netherlands to Sheffield in October 2016. In the Netherlands he was director of a large innovation network with about 35 partners in health and social care, industry and academia. In Sheffield he works in the Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare, trying to contribute to building an innovation ecosystem here as well.

Alongside his work in Sheffield and the Netherlands he directs a research and education programme in India called ‘Health in Slums’.

Luc is a member of the board of governors of a large elderly care organisation with 25 locations in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. There his focus is on care quality and safety.

Angela Foulkes - Appointed Governor representing
The Sheffield College - from December 2018

Angela has been the Chief Executive and Principal of The Sheffield College since May 2018, having originally been appointed as Principal in September 2017.

Angela has worked in Further Education Colleges for 25 years; she worked in a variety of Colleges in London for the first 15 years of her career, initially as an English teacher and then progressing to hold a range of leadership posts focusing on English, mathematics, Skills for Life and employability skills.

Angela moved to South Yorkshire in 2008 to take up a Vice Principal post at Barnsley College where she was very proud to be part of the leadership team that delivered an outstanding Ofsted outcome for students at the College. Whilst at Barnsley College, Angela was instrumental in establishing an NHS Health and Wellbeing Centre within the College which continues to have a significant impact on the many students at the College. Angela also held a Vice Principal post at The Manchester College before joining The Sheffield College.

Angela holds a number of trustee roles including at the Sheffield University Technical College and with Sheffield Futures. She is also a Patron of the National Centre for Diversity.

Angela lives in Sheffield with her partner, two children and cat.