Your Hospital - Luton and Dunstable Hospital - NHS Foundation Trust

Luton

Aliya Ali

Term of office: September 2009 to September 2012
E-mail: please mark for the attention of Aliya Ali to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary,  Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT, Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ

Philip Ashton ENGtech, M.I.E.T., GRAD I.S.M

Term of office: September 2009 to September 2012
E-mail: please mark for the attention of Philip Ashton to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

I come from an electronics engineering background with a membership to the Institute of Engineering Technology (MIET) and other voluntary posts.

My previous experience also includes man management duties, as well as technical management. My aim is to help the L&D to be a centre of excellence. The well being of patients is a crucial factor in aiding their recovery.

Keith Barter

Term of office: September 2007 to September 2010
E-mail: please mark for the attention of Keith Barter to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

I have gained much of my business experience through owning and managing my own companies over the years. I have been humbled through my involvement with the poor and needy both locally and overseas.

As a Christian I wish to help and support hospital staff, patients and their loved ones as they face the problems of illness and care, often with bewilderment and fear.

I feel the Governors must continually ensure that the hospital prioritises people not statistics and graphs and that the finances within the trusts care are managed and spent wisely.

Peter Brown

Term of office: September 2007 to September 2010

E-mail: peterbrown land@ntlworld.com
Phone: 01582 596 025
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

I have spent several years in industry encouraging different, and often widely disparate disciplines to speak and more importantly to listen to each other.

I want to use the expertise i have gained to the benefit on my local community by bringing the L&D to the forefront of "best practice" and becoming the flagship of the NHS. To do this would require the most efficient use of existing high-cost resources.

Marie-France Capon

Term of office September 2009 to September 2012 

E-mail: please mark for the attention of Marie-France Capon to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

I have been involved in the NHS for over four decades in a number of capacities - long-term patient, visiting relative and as a trained Nurse at St. Mary's and the L&D - and I believe I can add a valuable and constructive insight into our service.

As a motivated team-player, I believe I am a good communicator - I am a goal-orientated achiever with proven expertise in a multi-cultural environment. An L&D FT member since 2006, I plan to make a full contribution in my role as a Governor.

Tracee Cossey

Term of Office: September 2008 to September 2011

E-mail: for the attention of Tracee Cossey at governors@ldh.nhs.uk or tracee.cossey@ntlworld.com
Address: 45 Malvern Road, Luton, Beds, LU1 1LG
Telephone number: 01582 511513

I have always been interested in healthcare and worked as a marketing assistant for the health care trust.  As a mental health patient, I am particularly interested in representing mental health patients who may not be able to express their views as easily as I can.

As an English teacher and press officer for the County Council I feel I am a good communicator.  I am flexible, friendly and approachable.  I am a public member of the Foundation Trust and I know many healthcare workers at the L&D, both personally and professionally.

Antony Coutinho

Term of office: September 2007 to September 2010

E-mail: anthony.coutinho@ntlworld.com
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT, Lewsey Road, Luton LU4 0DZ

I have mainly worked in the building and civil engineering industry as an engineering and training adviser. I have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and have a particular interest in the sympathetic approach to patients needs.

I wish to express the views of the patients and the community as a whole and to work with the L&D's Board of Directors to provide a link for patients and the community.

Bina Gupta

Term of office: September 2008 to September 2011 (Second term of office)

E-mail: please mark for the attention of Bina Gupta to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: 125 Argyll Avenue, Luton Beds LU3 1EJ
Phone: 01582 411 100

I have been teaching in Bedfordshire since 1975. Now retired, my career developed from class teacher at several local schools, to coordinator for Special Needs children. I was County Coordinator for maintaining progress of "Non-Commonwealth Pupils" in Bedfordshire, helping newly arrived families to settle into the community.

I was team leader for 10 teaching professionals to whom I delivered INSET training on curriculum development. I have been involved in recruiting teachers, had management training at Loughborough University and experience as a local school Governor.

I have lived and worked in Luton for over 30 years and feel my close contact with local families gives me understanding of their healthcare needs and concerns. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the Governors with the hope of developing services responsive to the needs of the local community.

George Hinds

Term of Office from September 2009 to September 2012

E-mail:  for the attention of George Hinds, c/o governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address:  George Hinds, c/o Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable NHSFT Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ 

I want to express the view of patients and the community as a whole.  Working alongside L&D hospital management will help to provide a valuable link.

I believe I have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and have a sympathetic approach to patients' needs.

Peadar MCKenna

Term of Office: September 2009 to September 2012

E-mail: please mark for the attention of Peadar McKenna to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

I have had the pleasure of serving on the Council of Governors from August 2006 to September 2008.  I did not serve last year, but feel I can make a great contribution during the next term of three years.

Having served on, and made a good contribution to, a number of committees, I feel I can be effective in the role of Governor. 

Vic Skates

Term of office: September 2008 to September 2011 (Second term of office)

E-mail: please mark for the attention of Vic Skates to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road,Luton LU4 0DZ

I feel confident that my background over the past 50 years in sales, marketing, banking, general administration and organisational methods, places me in a very good position to offer my exper ience to push forward the aims of the Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

Jack Wright

Term of Office: September 2009 to September 2012

E-mail: please mark for the attention of Jack Wright to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

The skills I believe I bring to the role are good communication, resourcefulness and practicality.

I am currently an L&D Governor and firmly believe in serving and representing the people of South Bedfordshire and Dunstable.

John Young

Term of Office:  September 2009 to September 2012

E-mail: please mark for the attention of John Young to governors@ldh.nhs.uk
Address: C/O Board Secretary, Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFT Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

The front line staff of the L&D are second to none.  But there are challenges because of the targets they have to meet.  Targets are a blunt instrument in the healthcare system - the patients, their safety and care is of prime importance.