Calderstones FT appoints chair

Currently on the board of 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mr Nichols, is a solicitor with 40 years of international business experience, as well as being former chairman of the Cheshire Police Authority.

Outgoing acting chairman of Calderstones, Jonathan Drew, says: “I’d like to welcome Rupert to the Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of skills and experience as chairman which will be invaluable in keeping the Trust moving forwards.”

Mr Nichols said: “The Trust has a reputation for delivering excellence in learning disability support and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues throughout the Trust who are dedicated to the long term wellbeing of our service users. We need to continue to ensure the highest standards of support against the background of economic pressures and increasing public scrutiny of our quality performance.”