Mushtaq Hussain
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Central Dudley
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I have lived in the Central Dudley area for over forty years and previously served as an elected member of the Dudley Council for twelve years for one of the Central Dudley wards.
For over twenty-five years, I have worked with the local government in managing the service provided to the most vulnerable members of our community. My work experience has provided me with multiple opportunities to work collaboratively with different stakeholders to maximise our resources and improve the quality and delivery of the service we provide.
I am passionate about the different services that the Dudley Group Trust provides to the community. I am a firm believer in working collaboratively with all the trusts across the Black Country and appreciate the value of listening to the viewpoints of all the members from various communities during the planning and implementation stages.
I look forward to working with the Council of Governors and Board of Directors and hope to add value to the service we provide to our community.
Phil Tonks
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Brierley Hill
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
Awaiting Information.
Alex Giles
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Stourbridge
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I am 31, have quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and work as a Programmes Advisor for the Activity Alliance (English Federation for Disability Sports). I have a Master’s Degree in Sports Coaching.
I am passionate about raising the profile of young people generally, and people with disabilities and long term health conditions.
To implement tangible change to our locally based healthcare then co production and greater partnership/joined up thinking must be the way forward. At the heart of this strategy is a person-centred approach.
I’m an excellent team player who possesses great active listening skills, can step away from my own disability and represent the wider views of our diverse community from my wheelchair. I have a great work ethic and good sense of humour.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, powerchair football coaching and watching West Bromwich Albion.
Maria Lodge-Smith
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Stourbridge
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I have recently been elected to Public Governor to Dudley group foundation trust for Brierley Hill. Thank you to those who took consideration and time to return your votes.
I received the public Governor letter just after retiring as a midwife so took it as a bit of a sign that it was something to seriously consider so here I am!
I feel strongly about good patient experience with high standards set by well trained, skilled and compassionate staff .This set against provision of continued training, working conditions and staff knowing they are valued for the work they do.
2020 has been very difficult and challenging with Covid 19 for our loved NHS and its employees.
I anticipate this role to represent and be a small part of a team to move forward with the vaccine and trust strategies.
Sandra Harris
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Central Dudley
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
Friends, hospital patients, and hospital volunteers repeatedly suggested I would be good as a Governor, so I took time to research the role. After much thought, I decided that yes, I would in fact make a good member of the Council of Governors because I genuinely care about others and also, because I have always been very interested in what goes on within the Trust, having previously been a patient and currently a Trust volunteer. Prior to becoming a volunteer I served in the forces for several years before I retired.
My main reason for applying to become a Governor, is because I would like to become more involved in representing the best interests of the local community and contributing to decisions about future services. I live locally, and have lived in the Black Country all my life, so I have a genuine commitment to what goes on in the area.
I enjoy attending training, and happy to attend any courses that would improve my knowledge, understanding and ability to fulfil the role.
Joanne Williams
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Halesowen
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I am the Deputy Principal at Halesowen College and a qualified teacher with a degree in Sociology and Politics, an MSocSci in Russian and East European studies, and an MA in Education Leadership and Management. I have almost 30 years of experience in the FE Sector working in a wide range of roles in the college, including Curriculum Manager for Health and Social Care and Early Years and Director of Learning and Technology.
I am passionate about curriculum development, quality improvement, and, most importantly, all students achieving their full potential. I am also a governor at a local Birmingham school and Chair of the board of a local multi-academy trust.
Julius Adams
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Halesowen
Email address: dgft.nhsfoundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
Awaiting Information.
Yvonne Peers
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: North Dudley
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I am delighted to become a Governor as I feel the time is right for me to give something back to the community. Over several years, I have personally received excellent medical care from the Trust and its partners.
Professionally I have been involved in a wide range of business development initiatives across all sectors including the care sector. This is my favourite one which I would like to share with you.
Representing the Chamber of Commerce, I was a member of the national strategic team formed to work with the Management Charter Initiative on the development of the National Management Development Standards of Best Practice. I was then given the mission of cascading these standards across all sectors in the Dudley area and establishing a Crediting Competence Centre for Managers. I was also able to give one-to-one support to staff across all sectors but in particular care homes, nursing homes and GP surgeries.
As a result of these activities, I was awarded a Fellowship of the Institute of Leadership and Management.
I am a fundraiser of a voluntary committee trust for a special school making a difference for children with impairments and learning difficulties.
Elizabeth Naylor
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: North Dudley
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I have a committed lifelong interest in the NHS. As one of the first babies born to the newly formed NHS, I went on to work as a Registered Nurse for 56 years. Initially a nursing cadet at the Dudley Guest Hospital, I moved through my training to become a fully qualified nurse, working in intensive care and eventually in Coronary Care at Russells Hall Hospital.
I retired from the NHS but continued to work as a nurse in community care homes until 2020. My passion for high quality healthcare remains and I wish to continue contributing towards the improvement of local services.
I have a strong sense of serving the community, which has been borne out through 21 years’ service to Girl Guiding and ongoing work in a community café.
Through my career, I have refined the skills to communicate and engage with people from all walks of life. I am able to listen to and interpret differing perspectives on an issue and provide balanced representation for the people I will serve.
I am keen to forge stronger links between the Trust and the community so that local issues and individual complexities are accounted for in the delivery of healthcare.
Vicky Homer
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: South Staffordshire & Wyre Forest
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I feel honoured to have been elected on to the Council of Governors, which is a role I have considered for a few years.
Following a lengthy career in social care I now enjoy various volunteer roles in the local community. My employment experience was varied, working with both children and adults with learning disabilities, also within services for the elderly.
My last position was Chief Executive Officer of a local charity for people with learning disabilities, providing and developing many services on-site and in the wider community. This enabled me to become a “voice” for individuals, families and staff, working with others to improve current and developing future services by responding to the needs and views of users.
I hope to be able to use this experience in my role as Governor by supporting the values and visions of the trust.
Angelika Pachowicz
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Brierley Hill
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
Awaiting Information.
Craig Nevin
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Tipton & Rowley Regis
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I am a husband, father, and carer with 13 years of lived experience and knowledge of the Health and Social Care System within the Black Country, mainly services related to Cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Mental Health. I have been a local government employee for 30 years with a background in Health and Safety, Compliance and Estates Management.
My commitment to the people of Tipton and Rowley Regis as your publicly elected governor is to represent our diverse community’s views and best interests. I will strive to improve patient experience and services by ensuring that patient-centric policies which resonate with our community’s diverse needs are always at the forefront of my mind.
I will forge a strong link between the Trust and the community through meetings and training sessions by engaging and collaborating with Trust healthcare professionals, members and relevant stakeholders.
I look forward to supporting and embracing transformation and change within the Trust, particularly innovation of cutting-edge medical technology and exploration of new treatment methodologies which will elevate the standard of care and treatment to improve patient outcomes.
Lewis Callary
Constituency: Public Elected
Representing area: Rest of England
Email address: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net
Contact details: (01384) 321124
Background/experience
I am honoured to be a governor of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, representing the constituency of the Rest of England. Having held positions as a trustee at Coventry University Student’s Union and a governor at Halesowen College, I have extensive experience in governance. These roles gave me profound insights into efficient governance and community representation.
Furthermore, my service in the RAF Volunteer Reserve has instilled in me a strong sense of duty, discipline, and a profound respect for teamwork. These qualities are essential in the healthcare industry, where collaboration is key to ensuring the well-being of every individual we serve.
In addition to these commitments, I volunteer as an instructor in the RAF Air Cadets. This experience has taught me the importance of mentorship, education, and empowerment. I believe these principles should be at the heart of our healthcare system, ensuring that every member of our community has access to the highest quality of care and support.
I am looking forward to working with the Trust, its Council of Governors and the community it serves.
