Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Lauren Edwards is an accomplished healthcare leader with extensive experience in therapies and health sciences. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Therapies and Health Science at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board since November 2021, Lauren previously held the role of Deputy Director of Therapies and Health Science. At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Lauren functioned as Deputy Director of Therapies and Quality, where responsibilities included the leadership of allied health professionals. Prior experience at 2gether NHS Foundation Trust encompassed various leadership roles, including Deputy Director for Engagement and Head of Profession for Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics. Lauren's expertise extends to advisory roles with the Care Quality Commission and a specialty in neuromuscular speech and language therapy. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy from The University of Manchester and two Master of Science degrees in Advanced Speech and Language Therapy Practice and Healthcare Leadership.
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: * We listen, learn and improve * We treat everyone with respect * We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 13000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. We provide a full range of hospital and community-based services employing approximately 13,000 members of staff making us the second largest employer in the area. Our services also extend to people living in the neighbouring areas of the Upper Rhymney Valley, South Powys, North Cardiff and the Western Vale. In addition, some specialist services are provided to the wider catchment area of South Wales.