Mandy Wearne Appointed as Chair

Community Integrated Care is proud to announce the permanent appointment of Mandy Wearne as our charity’s Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Mandy has served as Interim Chair since March 2024, stepping into the role following the departure of Libby Raper, who led the Board for five years. Her appointment ensures continuity and strong leadership at a crucial time for the charity, as we approach a brand-new chapter on our Best Lives Possible strategic journey.

During her time as Interim Chair, Mandy has been recognised for her dedication, insight, and leadership, with her appointment receiving unanimous support from the Board of Trustees.

Mandy first joined Community Integrated Care in June 2021, bringing a wealth of experience from across the health and social care sector. Her background spans NHS leadership, clinical practice, public health, and senior management. She also currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Jim Kane, Community Integrated Care’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are thrilled to appoint Mandy as Chair. Her robust guardianship over the last year, and her support and guidance in previous years has been invaluable to our charity’s success. Not only is Mandy supportive of our ambitious goals, she also provides great challenge and governance that ensures our decisions and actions are in the best interests of everyone at this charity.”

Reflecting on her appointment, Mandy shared: “It has been a real privilege to serve Interim Chair over the last year, and I’m very proud to now take on the role permanently. It’s an exciting time for our charity – the plans we’re working on, with our fantastic leadership at the helm, will help us thrive and grow despite the challenges we face in our sector. Of course, none of this is possible without our incredible teams and the people we support, who are of course at the heart of everything we do.”