Social Care Nursing Advisory Council

“Social care nursing is an important part of the health and care system. The reforming of the Social Care Nurse Advisory Councils ( SCNAC’s) into 7 regional councils will ensure a stronger collaboration between other sector colleagues from workforce, research and HEI’s and facilitate a greater number of voices to influence and shape work with NHSE ICB Nurse colleagues and their teams. These forums will act as touchstones for every ICB (Integrated Care Board) nurse, making sure social care nursing and the wider workforce are included in the development of nursing plans across all health and care settings. These peer advisory groups bring a wealth of experience, insight and expertise to the table, better informing the development of nursing practice, system-wide. I hope colleagues will come forward and be part of that critical social care nursing specialist voice.”

Professor Deborah Sturdy CBE

SCNAC Co-Chair Secure Area

This secure area is intended for access by the  Co-Chairs of the SCNAC regions only.

Regions

Click on the region below to find out more.

Region

North East & Yorkshire

Co-Chair

Anthony Birmingham

Co-Chair

Karen Roberts

Interim Joint Chief Nurse

Julie Clennell

Interim Joint Chief Nurse

Gill Hunt

Region

North West

Co-Chair

Karen Davies

Co-Chair

Dr Michelle Howarth

Joint Chief Nurse

Joint Chief Nurse

James Mclean

Region

East of England

Co-Chair

Caron Sanders-Crook

Co-Chair

Victoria Hulstrom

Chief Nurse

Catherine Morgan

Region

Midlands

Co-Chair

Anita Astle MBE

Co-Chair

Jo-Anne Wilson

Chief Nurse

Nina Morgan

Region

London

Co-Chair

Louise Keane

Co-Chair

Joanna Grant

Chief Nurse

Karen Bonner

Region

South East

Co-Chair

Pat Conteh

Co-Chair

Scarlett MacDonald

Chief Nurse

Andrea Lewis

Region

South West

Co-Chair

Cheryl Angco

Cheryl Angco

Co-Chair

Vacant

Chief Nurse

Jill Crook

Voices of Care: A Parliamentary Reception for Social Care Nursing
A group of guest attending a Parliamentary reception

London, 19 November 2025 – The Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords was filled with energy, passion, and purpose as leaders from across health and social care came together for the Voices of Care: A Parliamentary Reception for Social Care Nursing.

 

 Hosted by Baroness Watkins of Tavistock in collaboration with The Outstanding Society (OS) and sponsors Leaders in Care, the event celebrated the vital contributions of nurses in adult social care and called for bold action to support and elevate the profession.

Sanjay Dhrona, Director for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the Outstanding Society, expertly introduced our speakers:
Zoë Fry OBE Speaking at a Parliamentary Reception
Zoë Fry OBE - Executive Director of Nursing and Residential Care at the Outstanding Society.
James Fowler - CEO, Leaders in Care
Stephen Kinnock MP - Minister of State for Care
Duncan Burton - Chief Nursing Officer for England
Deborah Sturdy - Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care
Watch the video below to find out more.
The Social Care Spotlight Podcast

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