Liz Bessant: “I am absolutely delighted to be appointed to the Chair role for the southwest, it’s a real privilege to be working alongside Guardians from different organisations learning from each other to ensure we deliver the best possible care for our patients and help and support our workersLiz Bessant Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust has been appointed Chair of the South West Regional Network.

Liz said: “I am absolutely delighted to be appointed to the Chair role for the South West. It’s a real privilege to be working alongside Guardians from different organisations learning from each other to ensure we deliver the best possible care for our patients  and help and support our staff.”

Thank you to the outgoing Chairs – Sonia Pearcey and Helen Martin – for their dedication, leadership and support to the network over the years.