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- Marian Wyn Jones to Betsi Cadwaladr University LHB
- Liz Roberts to Betsi Cadwaladr University LHB
- Elizabeth Treasure to Cardiff & Vale University LHB
- David Powell to Hywel Dda LHB
- Ray Singh to Velindre NHS Trust
- Terence Rose to Public Health Wales NHS Trust
The Minister said:
"I am very pleased that these individuals have decided to use their considerable skills to contribute to the NHS in Wales.
"The Health Service in Wales faces a range of challenges including a rising elderly population, health inequalities, more people with chronic conditions, medical staffing pressures and some specialist services being spread too thinly.
"The experience of those appointed today will help us as we implement the changes necessary to meet those challenges, as outlined in our five-year vision for the NHS in Wales, Together for Health."
Marian Wyn Jones:
Marian Wyn Jones is a Media Consultant and Associate Director of Tower Media Training UK. Previously, she was the Head of Centre North, BBC Wales. Mrs Jones has been appointed for four years. She has also been appointed by Welsh Ministers to the Snowdonia National Park Authority for which she is not remunerated but receives an allowance of £2,000 per annum.
Liz Roberts:
Liz Roberts is an elected member for Conwy County Borough Council and a Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care with responsibility for Adults and Children. She previously worked as a health visitor and a nurse. Cllr Roberts has been appointed for three years and holds no other Ministerial public appointments.
Elizabeth Treasure:
Professor Elizabeth Treasure is the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Cardiff University. Prior to that she held the position of Dean & Head of Dental School and General Manager of UHW Dental Hospital and Community Dental Service. Professor Treasure has been appointed for four years and holds no other Ministerial public appointments.
David Powell:
David Powell’s most recent position held was Head of Information Management and Technology (IM&T) at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust. He was responsible for managing the staff and resources of the IT service and leading on information governance and IT security. Mr Powell has been appointed for three years and holds no other Ministerial public appointments.
Ray Singh:
Ray Singh is a former Resident District Judge for Merthyr Tydfil Combined Law Courts and Commissioner for Commission for Racial Equality UK and Wales. He is on committees involved in equality and drug and alcohol misuse. Mr Singh has been appointed for three years and holds no other Ministerial public appointments.
Terry Rose:
Until recently Terry Rose was the Divisional Director of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for Wales and South-West England responsible for inspection, investigation and enforcement in these regions. Mr Rose has been appointed for three years and holds no other Ministerial public appointments.
Local Health Boards (LHBs) are responsible for planning, designing, developing and securing the delivery of primary, community, in-hospital care services, and where appropriate specialised services for the citizens in their respective areas to meet identified local needs within the national policy and standards framework set out by the Minister.
NHS Trusts are self-governing units within the NHS, responsible for the ownership and management of hospitals or other establishments or facilities vested in them. They are also responsible for carrying out the individual functions set out in their Establishment Order.
