Margaret Lally

Margaret Lally joined the Board of Ambient Support (formerly Heritage Care) in October 2013 and appointed Deputy Chair in July 2017. Also appointed as a Trustee in October 2013 until December 2016. Margaret currently chairs a NICE/SCIE working group that is developing guidance on care and support for older people with learning disabilities.

Previously, she was Director of UK Service Development at the British Red Cross where she oversaw the transfer of four care homes to Ambient Support and played a lead role in developing the Society’s health and social care offer as well as the organisation’s policy and advocacy strategy. Prior to that was Deputy Chief Executive of the Refugee Council. She also worked in the NHS for a number of years managing and developing services for people with learning disabilities, older people, and community health services.

Margaret has strong experience in the voluntary sector including as Chair of Camden MIND. Currently Chair of Governors of a primary school and trustee of Phase Worldwide, an international charity.