The Chair of the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), Carol Briggs, has stepped down after 13 years, over which time she has seen the charity grow into a highly respected organisation with focus on improving health and wellbeing.
Carol Briggs has been with PCP since the very beginning and was delighted when in 1998 the idea of a few like-minded people became a reality with the building of the Pioneering Care Centre. Now PCP delivers a wide range of projects and service across County Durham, Tees Valley and in Sunderland.
Carol is not hanging up her hat completely and will remain a board member and Trustee where her knowledge, experience and dedication will continue to serve the organisation well into the future.
Carol is handing over the mantle to an equally experienced and skilled board member, Melanie Fordham as PCP’s new Chair of Trustees.
Melanie has been a Trustee since 2007 and has had a successful career in health service management, from Disability Officer in Middlesbrough to Director of Commissioning and Performance for Sedgefield Primary Care Trust. Therefore Melanie brings valuable practical experience of strategic management and governance.
After early retirement Melanie re-trained as an adult literacy tutor and also began supporting students as a Mentor at Van Mildert College, University of Durham. Melanie also has practical experience of being a carer and understands the challenges this can bring.
Carol Gaskarth, PCP Chief Executive says “We are sorry to see Carol step down as Chair after making such a difference during her time in the role, however I am looking forward to working closely with Melanie. PCP is a fantastic charity and will look at ways to be even more innovative and creative in our approaches to support people in the future to help us achieve our mission of ‘Health Wellbeing and Learning for All’.”
Further details from PCP Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SF tel: 01325 321234 email: enquiries@pcp.uk.net visit: www.pcp.uk.net Or find PCP on Twitter: @PioneeringCare and Facebook: /PCPandCentre
