Eileen Burns

Dr Eileen Burns joined the St Gemma’s Board of Trustees in July 2022.

Eileen has been a Consultant Physician at LTHT since 1992.She has undertaken regional work regarding Long Term Conditions and advised the Strategic Health Authority and Department of Health on Older People’s Care.

Eileen has undertaken significant research, education and academic work in End of Life Care for Frail Older People (2020) and was the President of the British Geriatric Society (2026-2018). She is currently a National Specialty Advisor for Older People Centred Integrated Care.