Who we are

Self Help UK has a diverse team with decades of experience helping people. We use our local knowledge and national reach to provide the right support, no matter what you need.

Our Board Of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees oversees Self Help UK’s work, setting our long-term goals and ensuring we operate legally and effectively. The Board currently has 8 members (our governing document allows for up to 12).

The Board is supported by three sub-committees:

  • Finance
  • HR and health and Safety
  • Performance

These committees allow for more in-depth discussion and include trustees, staff, and other experts. They report directly to the Board, which makes all final decisions.

Nina Ennis

Nina retired from the NHS in the summer of 2021. Having trained as an Occupational Therapist, after some years of clinical practice she moved into management. She worked in many areas within the NHS including acute services, mental health services and commissioning. She held several senior posts including CEO of Derbyshire Dales and South Derbyshire PCT, and a number of Programme Director roles. Since retirement Nina has taken on some voluntary roles. She enjoys walking, cooking and reading, as well as spending time with her family. Nina lives in South Derbyshire. 

Nina Ennis

Chair of the Board of Trustees
Ben Davison (1)

Ben is an undergraduate student currently studying at the University of Cambridge. Since starting university, he has been in charge of fundraising for numerous student-run charities and has gained experience in planning and executing large-scale events catering for a range of age demographics. Most recently, he has been appointed as the president of one of the infamous Cambridge May Balls, where he will be in charge of managing and delivering a high-budget event for over 2000 people. Prior to joining Self-Help UK, he volunteered for numerous healthcare-related charities across the UK and Canada.

Ben Davison

Trustee
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Meena Patel

Trustee
Nigel Cordier

Nigel trained as a Manufacturing Engineer but is now retired after spending his career working for a large multinational automotive component manufacturer. He held several senior posts including Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and at the time of retiring, Global Manufacturing Technology Transfer and Quality Manager. Since retiring Nigel has moved from the South of England to north Nottinghamshire and has become a volunteer for the Beyond Diagnosis Gateway. He enjoys walking, fishing, gardening and winemaking. 

Nigel Cordier

Trustee
Suzanna Van Schaick

Suzanna is a retired doctor with 33 years’ experience as a GP and over 20 years involvement in health education projects for a wide range of audiences. She was a volunteer in health promotion and behaviour change with VSO in Cambodia & South Sudan (2008-2011). She volunteered with Self Help UK on community projects aimed at improving self-management in chronic conditions prior to becoming a member of the Board. She also chairs the Management Committee of Water Works, a charity which works to help improve hygiene and sanitation in rural Malawi. 

Suzanna van Schaick

Trustee

Our staff team

Self Help UK has a diverse team with decades of experience helping people. We use our local knowledge and national reach to provide the right support, no matter what you need.

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Claire Adshead

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Project Manager

[email protected]

+44 (0)7496 545 670

Juliet Greer

Juliet Greer

Prehab Link Worker for NUH / Cancer Support Coordinator

[email protected]

+44 (0)7903 238 775

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Kim Webster

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Volunteer Coordinator

[email protected]

+44 (0)7539 778 168

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Louise Dexter

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project Referral Administrator

[email protected]

+44 (0)7496 545 804

Nic Ramsdale

Nicola Ramsdale

Engagement and Marketing Coordinator

[email protected]

+44 (0)7903 850 987

Pedram Owladi

Pedram Owladi

Service Manager (Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service & PCN Cancer Care Coordination Service)

[email protected]

+44 (0)7534 422 479

Rose Warren

Rose Warren

Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Cancer Support Lead

[email protected]

+44 (0)7958 297 918

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Sarah Treadwell-Baker

Communications & Marketing Officer, Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project

[email protected]

+44 (0)7539 778 137

Shazia Nazir

Shazia Nazir

Head of Business Development & Partnerships 

[email protected]

+44 (0)7943 136 272

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Susan Marsh

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Advocacy Officer

[email protected]

+44 (0)7496 545 796

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Tanvi Patel

Organisational Development & Office Coordinator

[email protected]

+44 (0)7795 964 830

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Veronica Stewart

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Peer Group Coordinator 

[email protected]

+44 (0)7957 289 166

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