Derby City East

Julie is a recently retired Community Matron with 44 years’ experience in the NHS, in both hospitals and the community. Julie’s passion for caring first started at school, when undertook voluntary work at Kingsway Hospital, which then led to a career in nursing. In recent times Julie has had extensive contact with NHS Trusts both professionally in her role as a nurse and caring for an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Bob describes healthcare as his passion, having previous experience as an NHS governor and being Chair of the Patient Group at his GP surgery. Bob and his family have personal experience of some of the services offered by the Trust. He firmly believes that patients must be at the fore of all services offered and that being a governor will allow him to be part of the voice of patients. Bob has lived in Derby for the last 30 years.