Dawn Hodgkins

Dawn Hodgkins is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in regulatory and governance roles. Currently serving as an Associate Trustee at Trinity Hospice in Blackpool since January 2024, Hodgkins also holds the position of Director of Regulation at the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) since September 2020. Previous roles include Clinical Governance Lead at Spire Manchester Hospital and National Lead for Governance and Strategy at Nuffield Health. Hodgkins' career began at the Care Quality Commission, where responsibilities included policy management and inspection management for health and social care services. Additionally, Hodgkins has held matron positions at Classics Hospitals and Bupa Hospitals. Educational qualifications include a BA in Healthcare Management from the University of Westminster and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Factors for Patient Safety from Staffordshire University.