East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust’s Chief Nurse, Theresa Murphy, has joined Dementia UK as a Trustee.
Dementia UK is a specialist dementia nursing charity. Their nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, life-changing support and advice to anyone affected by dementia.
In her new role, Theresa will work with the 11 other Trustees to guide the direction and management of the charity, meeting regularly throughout the year to review strategies and policies for all areas of the organisation.
Theresa will manage her new role as a Trustee for Dementia UK alongside her position as Chief Nurse at the Trust. Theresa will be a Trustee at Dementia UK for a 3-year term.
More information about Dementia UK can be found on their website.
On her appointment, Theresa said:
“It is a privilege to be a Trustee for Dementia UK, a world-leading charity that is providing essential support for patients and their families when most needed.
“Admiral nurses are central to providing life changing care for families affected by all forms of dementia.
“I hope to be able to use my expertise in nursing and healthcare to support the charity make a difference.”
Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO of Dementia UK, said:
“We’re pleased to welcome Theresa Murphy to our board of trustees and look forward learning from her knowledge of nursing and healthcare.
“Theresa joins a group whose invaluable experience across a number of industries and professions, as well as of dementia, will help guide the direction of the charity.”
