Nicole Alkemade

Nicole Alkemade is a seasoned professional in public health and community services commissioning, currently serving as the Public Health Lead at ABL Health since April 2021. Prior experience includes roles such as Commissioning Lead for Community Services at NHS Stockport CCG and Senior Commissioning Manager for Community Services at Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group. Nicole's expertise encompasses outcomes-based commissioning specifically targeting dementia, clinical frailty, end-of-life care, and support for carers, along with enhancing the quality of care for older populations in Stockport. Notable positions also feature a focus on integrated health and social care services while serving as Older People's Joint Commissioning Manager at Stockport Together. Academically, Nicole holds a Master's degree in Health Care Policy and Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam, alongside various qualifications in health psychology and integrated health and social care commissioning.