Ron Capes JP - Lead GovernorRon is married and moved to the area from London in 1973. His son and daughter were both born in Basildon Hospital. Both he and his wife have experienced the Hospital as in-patients. His most recent occupations have been for Essex County Council as Senior District Manager in the Highways Department and as a Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths. Ron believes strongly in the excellence of Basildon Hospital and has been an active Public Governor since 2010, serving on several committees and was elected as Lead Governor for 2012-13. Ron is also a Magistrate for Essex Magistrates' Courts, Chairman of the Billericay Royal British Legion, VIce Chairman of Billericay Design Statement Association and a member of the Billericay Medical Practice Patients' Forum. As a hobby, he is a member of several classic car clubs and a member of Duxford Aviation Society's Military Vehicle Section, where he maintains and runs vehicles for the Imperial War Museum.
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Nerissa ColeNerissa has lived in Billericay since 1997, and previously lived in Basildon during the earlier part of the 1990's. She lives with her partner and has one son and two stepchildren. Nerissa works full time for the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as service manager for community rehabilitation in Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea. Nerissa is a volunteer at St Luke's Hospice where she is involved in fundraising and supports their information service in partnership with Basildon Library. Nerissa has always been involved with supporting people, having been a service manager for Older People's Services, co-chair at Basildon PCT for older people planning groups and a manager for the adult disability teams at Thurrock Council. She has also worked for the Royal College of Nursing library and Brentwood's Highwood Hospital occupational therapy team. More recently Nerissa has been involved as project manager for the Lambeth integrated enablement team. She has been professionally involved in public services for over 25 years including the managing of social work services for adults and therapeutic activities for those in or leaving hospital. Nerissa enjoys the theatre and has appeared in shows at the Towngate Theatre with Shenfield Operatic. She can also be seen acting on TV and in films as an extra and is a regular TV audience contributor. In her role as Governor, Nerissa wishes to represent the health needs and aspirations of the community by providing a communication channel to all parties. She is committed in maintaining and driving up quality standards and the excellent services at the hospital which remains a valuable resource for the local population. |
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Simon HookerSimon and his wife have lived in the area for over 30 years. They have two grown up sons: the first was born in Orsett Hospital - the second in Basildon Hospital. Simon has been involved in automotive development and testing in Europe, Scandinavia and USA, and is now semi-retired. He has also taught in junior schools. Having developed epilepsy six years ago, Simon understands the issues in managing a long-term condition, and the impact on daily life. Trust is the final word in the the Foundation's title and Simon believes it should be foremost in our minds and actions. This means openness with our patients, staff, members and the wider communities that we serve. Trust is demonstrated not just by an attitude of mind, but also by professionalism, diligence and care. Simon is a councillor for Great Burstead and South Green Village Council. He is also a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and enjoys cars and motorcycles - as well as sport, theatre, opera, architecture, walking and the outdoors. |
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Brian LevettA semi-retired Butler, Brian has served in many government buildings and large formal houses in London. Following a recent heart attack and stay in Basildon University Hospital, Brian developed an interest in patient care and decided to become a Governor at the Trust. He sees his new role as a chance to give something back to the community. Brian's hobbies include cooking and reading. He has lived in the area for over 30 years and has two children. |
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Alan McFadden" The NHS is one of the ties that binds us as a community and I chose to become a Governor to help deliver the best possible service and support for local residents" Alan who has lived in the area for over 40 years and is married with 3 children, was a teacher for many years inboth Basildon and London and is now a teacher trainer. He has also spent nearly 20 years as a school governor. In his spare time Alan enjoys sport, film, theatre, gardening, playing bridge and walking. |
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Marlene MouraMarlene has lived in Essex since 1974. She has worked as a Nurse for over 40 years, 12 years in Malawi and Zambia, as well as 20 years in the Trust's Operating Theatres. She has also been a Trustee for St Lukes Hospice since 1998.Marlene has become a Governor as she feels it will be an interesting experience and hopes to contribute further to health care. Marlene has been a volunteer since her retirement in 1997. She has monitored and reviewed health services as a member of CHC, PPIH and now Essex and Southend LINk (soon to become Healthwatch). As a LINk Member, Marlene attends the the Hospital's Patient Panel, Cancer User group and Maternity Services Liaison Committee. |
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John Robb OBEJohn has lived in Pitsea since 1985 and worked for Basildon Council for just under 20 years retiring as Chief Executive in December 2004.His involvement at a senior level has provided John with the experience and knowledge of managing a large organisation working with a range of public bodies (including the Trust), the business and voluntary sectors and the local community. John is committed to working with and for the local community. He is Chair of Basildon, Billericay and Wickford Council for Voluntary Services, a Trustee of Veolia North Thames Trust and Veolia Maintenance Trusts. |
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Andrew SchraderBorn in Basildon Hospital, Andrew still lives locally with his fiancée. Currently working as the Association Secretary for Rochford and Southend East Conservative Association, Andrew has previously worked in the Financial Services and Recruitment Industries as well as being a former Civil Servant. When not working he can be found enjoying one of his many pastimes or interests which include reading, writing (blogging) antiquing, walking the dog, watching films, history, current affairs and architecture. Andrews is a Governor of a local school and a volunteer for the Cinnamon Trust. His fiancée is a nurse at the hospital and she suggested that the knowledge he has gained from visiting elderly relatives, together with his interest in elderly care, would be beneficial as a Governor. |
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Dr V N SrivastavaDr Srivastava moved to the area from Lancaster 28 years ago. He is married with two children and in his spare time enjoys playing golf and going on holiday. He worked as a Surgeon in the NHS for 38 years and 28 of those years were at the Trust. Now retired, Dr. Srivastava spends his time as a Rotarian and Chairman of various social committees as well as raising funds for various charities. Dr Srivastava became a Governor as he wanted to voice the needs and concerns of the community to help the Trust in future planning of health services for betterment of the community. |
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Brian Wellman JPBrian has lived and worked in Basildon since 1966 and is married with one son and two grandchildren. Having always worked in the public sector, Brian started his career in the 1960`s for the Basildon Development Corporation (the same corporation which helped develop Basildon Hospital,) Brian went on to work for the Basildon District Council before joining the Basildon Primary Care NHS Trust in 2000 as a Non Executive Director, where he worked until its disbandment in 2006. Although retired from Public Service, Brian served as a Magistrate for fifteen years and in 2008 sat as The Chairman of the Bench. He has also served as a school Governor for both Primary and Secondary schools in Essex, has worked voluntarily with the Essex Education Business partnership(now The Phoenix partnership) for many years taking part in the ISP( Interview Skills Programme) assisting year 10/11 students in preparing for Interviews for college/work etc. He also currently invigilates exams at Woodlands School Basildon. In 2010 he was appointed by the MOJ as a Member of the Independent Monitoring Board and is currently attached to HMP Chelmsford. He is a life member of The Basildon Cricket Club and has held positions as Treasurer and welfare Officer over many years. In 2009 he joined The Rotary Club of Basildon Concord and is President for 2012/2013 and spends many hours raising funds for local charities. In his spare time Brian enjoys playing sports including golf, and league table tennis, also supporting his football team. Having been involved with the community for over 46 years Brian has already demonstrated his commitment and wishes to continue to do so as a Governor for the Trust. He says that his main aim is to ensure that the Trust continues to provide excellent services to the people in Essex.
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