Pastoral Cymru appoint Alyson Page as Nurse Consultant

Based primarily at Ty Cwm Rhondda, Alyson will work closely with Richard Benson, Nurse Consultant providing senior nurse leadership, support and supervision across the group.

Alyson has considerable expertise and experience in both the commissioning and delivery of specialist mental health services, having undertaken roles within the former Health Commission Wales and Bridgend & District NHS Trust.

Complimenting this experience, Alyson has held a number of senior management positions including managing the Intensive Care Unit at the Regional Secure Unit (Caswell Clinic).

Simon Parry, Group Chief Executive said "This appointment further solidifies Pastoral Cymru’s commitment to continuous quality improvement. We have already seen a number of significant developments this year of high calibre and experienced clinicians, both Alyson and Richard are examples of these.

Alyson brings to Pastoral Cymru the wide ranging skills to achieve this, which in turn will assist in implementing our vision for services across the group and I wish her every success in what will be both a challenging and very rewarding role.”

Tegwyn Williams, Medical Director added "Alyson’s appointment is another extremely positive step forward for Pastoral Cymru. Her skills, expertise and service knowledge will enhance the high quality services delivered at both Ty Cwm Rhondda and Ty Catrin. Having worked within all sectors of specialist mental health services, Alyson brings a unique understanding of the issues facing patients, service practitioners and planners at what is a significant time of change for the NHS in Wales.”