BBC’s Branwen Jeffreys appointed as Health Foundation Governor

The Health Foundation has appointed Branwen Jeffreys, Education Editor of the BBC, as its new Governor. Branwen currently leads specialist coverage on the BBC’s flagship programmes including Radio 4’sToday programme, the Six and Ten O’Clock news, and analysis on the BBC website.

Branwen has worked for the BBC for over 25 years, serving as its Health Correspondent between 2004 and 2015, where she covered the NHS for the Six and Ten o’clock news on BBC One. This included the “Nicholson” challenge, the public inquiry into events at Mid-Staffordshire Hospital, and the implementation of the Health and Social Care Act under the coalition government.

Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive at the Health Foundation, comments: ‘I am thrilled that Branwen will be joining our team of Governors. She has a wealth of knowledge of the NHS gained during her 11 years as Health Correspondent with the BBC and will be an excellent addition to our Board.’

Branwen Jeffreys comments: ‘I am delighted to be taking up this responsibility for the Health Foundation at such a pivotal time for the organisation and the NHS. The Health Foundation has a commitment to encourage excellence and improvement within the health service, and I am excited to be joining the team that will help to influence the future shape of the charity.'

Branwen will join the Board from May onwards.

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