Alan Walters, Vice Chair
Alan was born at Rutland Memorial Hospital and has spent most of his life in Rutland. The last 28 years have been spent in Oakham where he lives with his wife and grandson, and where he has run a small business.
He is a former foster carer at which time he developed an interest in health equality, particularly concerning young people and adolescent mental health.
His other main area of interest is urgent/acute/emergency care particularly relating to the issues of rural living and timely access to services.
Alan draws on his personal experience of emergency care, as well as knowledge gained from previously being a member of Rutland County Council, serving for several years as chair of the local Health and Wellbeing Board, and a member of the Safeguarding Adults Board as well as several other fora including being involved in the early stages of the Integrated Care Board.
Jane MacDonald, Board member
Jane’s extended family have lived and worked in Rutland for many years and four years ago she and her husband made the decision to relocate to the Oakham to be closer them. With four adult children who frequently return to visit, she greatly values living in such a lovely county and the strong sense of community that Rutland offers.
Jane enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in primary education, teaching children aged four to eleven across a variety of schools. She spent eight years as Headteacher of a village primary school, and from there she took a phased retirement. Jane now works part-time coordinating training programmes for teachers and support staff—an opportunity that enables her to stay connected to education whilst also having time to volunteer with Healthwatch Rutland, both as a member and advisory board participant.
Although Jane has never worked within the NHS, she and her family have greatly benefited from its services, further strengthening her commitment to supporting Healthwatch Rutland, which works to to enhance healthcare in her local community.
Samantha Fraser, Board member
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