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.”

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Region

North East & Yorkshire ICB Map

North East
& Yorkshire

Chair

Anthony Birmingham Chair North East & Yorkshire SCNAC

Anthony
Birmingham

Co-Chair

Karen Roberts Co-Chair of North East & Yorkshire SCNAC

Karen
Roberts

Interim Joint Chief Nurse

Julie Clennell Interim Joint Regional Chief Nurse North Easy & Yorkshire

Julie
Clennell

Interim Joint Chief Nurse

Gill Hunt Interim Joint Regional Chief Nurse North Easy & Yorkshire

Gill
Hunt

Region

North
West

Chair

Karen Davies - Chair of North West SCNAC

Karen
Davies

Co-Chair

Michelle Howarth Co -Chair of North West SCNAC

Dr Michelle
Howarth

Joint Chief Nurse

Jackie
Hanson

Joint Chief Nurse

James McLean - Joint Regional Chief Nurse for North West

James
McLean

Region

East of
England

Chair

Vacant

Co-Chair

Vacant

Chief Nurse

Catherine Morgan Regional Chief Nurse East of England

Catherine
Morgan

Region

Midlands with SCNAC Logo


Midlands

Chair

Anita Astle MBE Chair of Midlands SCNAC

Anita
Astle MBE

Co-Chair

Jo-Anne Wilson Co-Chair Mildands SCNAC

Jo-Anne
Wilson

Chief Nurse

Prof. Nina Morgan Regional Chief Nurse Midlands

Nina
Morgan

Region

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London

Chair

Nuno Santos Lopes Chair London SCNAC

Nuno Santos
Lopes

Co-Chair

Louise Keane Co-Chair of London SCNAC

Louise
Keane

Chief Nurse

Jane Clegg - Reg Chief Nurse London

Jane
Clegg

Region

South East Region

South
East

Chair

Zoë Fry OBE Chair of South East SCNAC

Zoë
Fry

Co-Chair

Scarlett MacDonald Co-Chair of South East SCNAC

Scarlett MacDonald

Chief Nurse

Andrea Lewis Regional Chief Nurse South East

Andrea
Lewis

Region

South West Region

South
West

Chair

Charlotte Fry Chair South West SCNAC

Charlotte
Fry

Co-Chair

Emily Pimm Co-Chair South West SCNAC

Emily
Pimm

Chief Nurse

Sue Doheny REg Chief Nurse for South West IRegion

Sue
Doheny

Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils Inaugural Event

On Thursday, September 12th, the Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils (SCNACs) hosted their inaugural event at Coventry University’s London campus, marking a significant moment for adult social care.

The event brought together senior leaders from across health and social care, with a focus on elevating the role of social care nursing in the wider health and care system.

The day opened with a keynote address by Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, who has said the following:

Deborah Sturdy

“The Social Care Nurse Advisory Council’s first conference, bringing senior NHSE nurse leaders and social care colleagues together, provided a truly inspirational day to share the positivity, energy, and pride in social care nursing,”

“The event underlined the untapped talent within the sector and provided an opportunity to help nursing leaders fundamentally consider the possibilities of working together to look after the same people, ensuring we are utilising our resources to the best effect.”

“Nursing is a significant part of the answer to delivering reform, and this event has set the tone for how, through those close relationships and strong leadership, we can make that happen.”

“It was great to join the Social Care Nursing Advisory Council’s first conference and meet nursing colleagues from across adult social care.

As nurses, we know that collaborative working across health and social care is key to helping us improve outcomes, care and experience for the populations and communities we look after.

The work the Councils are doing in this space is not only helping to strengthen collaborative working across local systems, but across our nursing profession and health and social care as a whole.”

The NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Office was delighted to have been able to support the inaugural Social Care Nursing Advisory Council's day of celebration. It was a great opportunity to celebrate Social Care Nursing whilst harnessing the collective passion and commitment to strengthen the voice and visibility of the sector to influence positive change for those delivering and receiving care The NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Office is looking forward to working with the chairs to ensure that more social care nurses have the opportunity to be at the forefront of supporting, delivering and leading research by practice and for practice.

We were honoured to be a part of the very first Social Care Nurses Advisory Council day of celebration. An incredible day of learning and listening whilst being able to represent the authentic voice of those in care and their families. Thank you to all for an inspiring day of debate and opportunity.

Joanne Bosanquet MBE RN FRCN FQNI

‘The establishment of the regional SCNACs have invigorated a community of practice approach to partnership working and the strength of these will only increase over time. Deborah Sturdy’s leadership shines through others. Deborah empowers the right people to make decisions at the right level. It’s the only model of nursing leadership I want to see!’

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