South West

Cheryl Angco is a dedicated Clinical and Quality Assurance Team Lead at Ashfield Services and the Clinical Director of InvstinU L&D Consultancy, with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector.

Her journey began working nights in a local care home while still in sixth form, leading her to become a qualified Nursery Nurse, Adult Nurse, District Nurse, and Educator—all while raising a family of four children.

Her diverse roles include Community Intravenous Specialist Nurse, Manager, and Trainer, covering the entire South West of England and South Wales. Cheryl has also served as a Global Clinical Auditor with Bupa Centre.

For the past 10 years, she has been a Qualified Educator and spent seven years as the Head of Clinical for a National Training Organisation, where she developed and delivered comprehensive training programs tailored to the unique needs of various healthcare settings. These included the original authorship and ongoing evolution of the beloved CHAPs Course (Care Home Assistant Practitioner). Personal care of both clients and trainers were paramount and reflected in the successful multidisciplinary clinical team who felt they belonged whilst enjoying the independence of self employment.

Cheryl’s extensive experience has equipped her with a unique blend of clinical expertise and a commitment to quality improvement. Cheryl believes in the power of evidence-based practice and continuous improvement, ensuring her clients receive the highest standard of training and support.

With a deep understanding of clinical protocols, quality management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies, Cheryl excels in leading cross-functional teams to implement effective quality assurance strategies that enhance patient outcomes and optimise operational efficiency. Emphasising collaboration and communication, she strives to foster a culture of quality and accountability, ensuring clinical practices not only meet but exceed industry standards.

A strong advocate for sharing knowledge, Cheryl aims to empower others to protect their patients, their profession, and themselves. Recognising the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, she emphasises the importance of wellbeing and holistic therapies in her own self-care and the wellbeing of others.

Cheryl’s broad and extensive career in Health and Social Care across various settings provides a unique perspective. Since leaving the NHS, Cheryl became very passionate about advocating for the private sector, including through successful tenure as a nominated board member with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The SW co-chair position will provide Cheryl the opportunity to leverage her diverse career, qualifications, and skills to make a meaningful impact.

Additionally, Cheryl has a privileged viewpoint of the sector, hearing firsthand from both clients and delegates about the challenges they face.