About Us
In July 2015, The Oglesby Charitable Trust, published 'A Shared Responsibility: Tackling Inequalities in Health Across Great Manchester'. The report marked the culmination of an 18-month study. Analysing case studies from a range of effective voluntary sector and community organisations, highlighted ‘what works’ when tackling complex health and social care problems.
It recommended, the essential ingredients for effective change should include: a person-centred approach, strong relationships with local institutions and neighbourhood networks to unlock additional routes to good health, mutual support from commissioners and social services and fostering a shared responsibility for health.
And so, combining the expertise from health, education and VCSEs, Shared Health Foundation was formed.
The Team
Dr Laura Neilson
CEO
At the helm of Shared Health Foundation (as well as Hope Citadel and Focused Care) and as a practicing A&E doctor...
Emma Roe
Operations Manager
Emma is a registered nurse with experience in Manchester Children's Hospital A+E. Emma is the Operations Manager for Shared Health and Focused Care.
Dr Jen Davies
Clinical Psychologist
Jen Davies is a clinical psychologist and has worked for the NHS for 17 years. She has always been passionate about...
Angie Ouattara
Maternal Health Lead
Angie is an experienced midwife and Focused Care Practitioner, passionate about giving babies the best start in life...
Dr Andrew Elliott
Deprivation GPST Training Programme Director
Andy is a practicing GP with Hope Citadel and is the programme director for our GP Speciality Training programme...
Ischia Wise-Martin
Deprivation GPST Programme Administrator
Ischia is motivated by ensuring those in areas of deprivation are given the best care and attention. Her role focuses...
Dr Rosie Austin
Clinical Psychologist
Rosie is a Clinical Psychologist based in the infant-parent service at The Crib. She is...
Matt Frosdyck
Focused Care Practitioner for Homeless Families
Matt’s background is as a support worker across mental health and substance misuse services. As an experienced...
Alison Gomersall
Focused Care Practitioner for Homeless Families
Alison is an experienced Social Worker who has worked in both Adult and Children’s Social Care...
Rebecca Kennedy
Therapeutic Counsellor
Rebecca is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She works in...
Donna Caffrey
Family Health Support Worker
Donna has worked in Manchester Children's Hospital A&E for the past 10 years. She is passionate about seeing families thrive...
Sam Pratt
Policy and Communications Lead
Having previously founded and run a production company for a decade, Sam knows what it takes to ensure the right...
Isabel Kaner
Policy and Campaigns Officer
Isabel has a BA in International Politics and Policy and an MA in Human Rights Law and Politics. Her role is centred around reaching...
James Banks
Digital Content Creator
James has a BA in Film Studies and Video Production and has had a wide range of experience working as Content Creator, Creative Project Manager, and Video Editor...
Iva Pehlivanova
Digital Content Creator
Iva is an experienced Video Editor, Videographer and Content Creator for social media platforms. She has a BA in Film and TV Production and is interested in storytelling...
Beth Stone
Finance Administrator
Sarah Hardiker
Support Manager
Board members
Jane Oglesby - Chair
Jane’s background is as a GP working across the North West. Due to family commitments, she stopped work as...
Dr Laura Neilson
Laura is a practicing A&E doctor as well as founder of Shared Health Foundation, Focused Care CIC and Hope Citadel CIC...
Jane Platt
After graduating with a degree in Economics from Cardiff University, Jane returned to the North West to...
Anna Pratt
Anna has always worked in Primary Care and understands the nuances and complexities of working and living in areas...