Dame Lesley Regan reappointed as Women's Health Ambassador
The government has announced the reappointment of Professor Dame Lesley Regan as Women’s Health Ambassador for England for two more years, up to December 2025.
Sam Allen, chair of the NHS Confederation’s Health and Care Women Leaders Network said:
“The Health and Care Women Leaders Network is delighted to hear of the reappointment of Dame Lesley Regan as the Women's Health Ambassador for England. This announcement resonates with our commitment to advancing women's health and promoting gender equality across healthcare, and of course with 78% of the NHS workforce female and 82% of the social care workforce this also includes better supporting the health and care workforce with their health."
"Dame Lesley's continued leadership serves as a catalyst for our shared mission and we will continue to actively support the implementation of the Women's Health Strategy. We are dedicated to representing women working in healthcare and aim to translate the strategy's goals into tangible improvements in healthcare practices, ensuring they address the individual needs of women."
"Our network serves as a dynamic platform for women leaders in healthcare to connect, learn, and inspire one another. With Dame Lesley leading key initiatives, we are ready to amplify our support, fostering an environment where women's health takes centre stage.”
Find out more about women's health priorities for 2024 here.
Join the network’s fireside chat on the Women’s Health Strategy
On 15 February, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network will host its third virtual fireside chat from 5 - 6.15pm, featuring Dame Lesley Regan and Emma Challans-Rasool.
Together they will discuss the Women’s Health Strategy, how it can be implemented in organisations and tackling potential barriers. This is a free-to-attend event, open to anyone working across healthcare and interested in enhancing inclusivity. Find out more and book your place
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