Our Chair
Christine Key
I am a former GP Surgery Manager and enjoyed working within the NHS for almost 23 years, before leaving to become a full-time carer for my elderly parents. I am passionate about health services, and want to ensure that the people of Barnsley receive the best possible care, in terms of both medical treatment and customer services.
Having had a parent who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, I have a keen interest in issues surrounding Dementia, and have recently been appointed chair of the local Dementia Action Alliance which is a national organisation promoting Dementia friendly community.
Our members
Ian Guest
Ian has lived in Barnsley all his life, but has worked across Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster. He was a member of the AIDS PAG before it was disbanded and worked for the former Community Health Council and was a local elected councillor for 9 Years (1999 - 2008).
Ian was instrumental in helping to set up the Barnsley Foodbank Partnership, and is currently the Treasurer. He worked for Barnsley Citizens Advice Bureau for ten years and then helped to establish a very successful credit union for 11 years and had the position of CEO before taking early retirement to start caring for his parents.
During this time Ian came across many people suffering the stresses of life living on low incomes and struggling to keep going.
Ian’s mother had Parkinson’s disease which led to Lewy Bodies Dementia and she also suffered falls which led to a broken hip and the need for care. Ian’s father is elderly and suffered a broken hip and has limited mobility. He also cares for an elderly lady with learning difficulties who struggles to get assistance from formal support services. Ian was a volunteer for the Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) that was hosted by DIAL Barnsley and assists people who have experienced problems with health and social care services. Ian also volunteers for the British Red Cross and Refugee Council which brings him into contact with asylum seekers and refugees.
Ian is also a member of the LGBT forum and therefore has regular contact with the LGBT community.
As an active member of the community Ian feels that he has contact with many people who use the health and social care services in Barnsley and who need to be represented.
Marie Cooke
Claire Wilcockson
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