As a NED Dr Benneyworth will assist NICE
in ensuring the organisation is fulfilling its role in helping the
health and social care system provide the highest quality care.
Dr Benneyworth is currently the Managing
Director of the South West Academic Health Science Network (AHSN). She
has spent many years as a GP principal in Somerset and she currently
works for Somerset Doctors Urgent Care Service.
Prior to joining the AHSN, Rosie worked
for several years as a clinical commissioner. She was on the Governing
Body of Somerset CCG and was the vice-chair of Somerset Health and
Wellbeing Board.
Commenting on her new role, Dr Benneyworth
said: “It is a privilege and an honour to be appointed as Non-Executive
Director at NICE. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity this
brings in helping NICE achieve its objectives.
“I’m particularly keen on ensuring that the voice of primary care is well represented at NICE.”
Professor David Haslam, Chair of NICE, said: “Many congratulations are due to Rosie who we warmly welcome to the NICE Board.”
“Her extensive front-line experience in
primary care and in commissioning will play an invaluable role in
ensuring that NICE achieves its aims and goals.”
The NICE Board meets monthly to set and
review NICE’s strategic objectives, and is made up of Directors,
Executive Directors and NEDs.
