One Stockport Health and Care Board Members
One Stockport Health and Care Board brings together leaders from across health, care and wider public and voluntary sector organisations in Stockport. Find out more about the members below.
Councillor Mark Roberts, Chair of One Stockport Health and Care Board and Leader of Stockport Council.
Mark was first elected to Stockport Council in 2019, and became Leader of the Council in May 2025.
Michael Cullen, Chief Executive of Stockport Council and Place Lead for NHS Greater Manchester.
Michael started his career at Knowsley Council, before joining Stockport Council’s finance team in 2006, becoming its Borough Treasurer in 2016. In 2020, Michael was appointed Deputy Chief Executive and was appointed Chief Executive in June 2024. Michael was also CFO of NHS Stockport CCG from April 2020 until the formation of NHS Greater Manchester.
Anthony Hassall, Chief Executive, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Anthony Hassall joined Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust as Chief Executive in April, 2022.
Anthony was previously the Regional Chief People Officer at NHS England and Improvement North West, and before that was Chief Accountable Officer at Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) for six years.
Chris McLoughlin OBE, Corporate Director of People and Neighbourhoods, Director of Children’s Services and Adult Social Care, Stockport Council.
Chris McLoughlin has the responsibility for all children’s services in Stockport. Chris received an OBE for outstanding contribution to children, young people and their families in 2021.
Tim McDougall, Executive Director of Quality, Nursing & Healthcare Professionals, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Tim has been a registered mental health nurse for 27 years and has over 20 years’ experience in nurse leadership roles at a local, regional and national level.
Tim was previously Director of Nursing and Quality (Specialist Network) at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and, prior to that role, was Associate Director of Nursing and Governance at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Tim also has a national advisory role for the Care Quality Commission for child and adolescent mental health, as well as a significant academic research profile.
Helen McHale, Chief Executive, Stockport Homes Group.
Helen McHale works with colleagues across Stockport to pursue the aims and values of Stockport Homes Group including delivering excellence, putting customers at the heart of everything, supporting vulnerable people and being a great employer.
Jo McGrath, Chief Executive, Sector3.
Jo McGrath is Chief Executive of the Sector3 charity infrastructure support network for voluntary, community and faith-based groups, social enterprises and charitable organisations in Stockport. Jo has worked across the voluntary, charity and social enterprise sector for over 20 years.
John Graham, Chief Finance Officer, and Deputy Chief Executive, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
John Graham is an experienced Director of Finance who has worked for a range of organisations. Before arriving in Stockport John was the Executive Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive of the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, an acute teaching hospital.
Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes, Greater Manchester Policy, Stockport District Commander.
Paul Buckley, Director of Strategy & Partnerships, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Paul Buckley holds a joint role focussing on developing the trusts strategies, operational planning and collaborative working with a wide range of partners. He has extensive background in operational and strategic roles within a number of hospital trusts in London, the North-West and South Yorkshire.
Karen James OBE, Chief Executive, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and & Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Over the last 14 years, Karen James has held a number of executive leadership roles in major hospital trusts and has been successful in delivering improvements in the organisation’s performance.
Kathryn Rees, Executive Director – Corporate & Support Services, Stockport Council.
Kathryn Rees is responsible for the management of the Board and working with members to set the strategic direction through the One Stockport Health and Care Plan. Kathryn is also responsible for ensuring a robust outcomes framework, effective communication and engagement and developing a workforce strategy.
Mandy Philbin, Chief Nurse, NHS Greater Manchester.
Mandy Philbin sits on the One Stockport Health and Care Board as the executive representative of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, where Mandy is the Chief Nurse.
Mandy has a wealth of experience in the NHS that spans across provider care, commissioning and social enterprises. With over three decades of experience as a nurse Mandy remains passionate about improving care for patients and their families, and recognises the importance of creating the right environment for our staff to be the best they can be.
Maria Kildunne, Chief Officer Healthwatch Stockport.
Maria Kildunne has worked in the voluntary, community and public sector for nearly 30 years in specific areas of working with children, people with learning disabilities, mental health and older people. Maria has an educational background in health and social care, public health and sciences.
David Dolman, Associate Director of Finance (Stockport), NHS Greater Manchester.
David has more than 20 years of experience working in the NHS. Prior to joining the NHS, David held positions in leading private sector organisations, where he gained valuable commercial and operational expertise.
In his current role, David works alongside fellow board members to proactively manage budgets, ensuring that funding is maximised and resources are effectively deployed, monitored, and controlled. His focus is on delivering optimal service levels and maintaining the highest quality of care.
Philippa Johnson, Deputy Place Based Lead (Stockport), NHS Greater Manchester.
Philippa is the Deputy Place Lead at NHS Greater Manchester – Stockport Locality. has recently relocated from London to Didsbury with her family. Philippa has worked in the NHS for over 25 years starting as a pharmacist, and working up to Chief Pharmacist, before moving into projects and general management positions.
Philippa has joined the Stockport Locality Leadership Team, where she is responsible for the leadership, strategy, effectiveness and delivery of Stockport’s local integrated care and partnerships. Philippa will ensure the delivery of high-quality services and positive outcomes for children and adults living in Stockport.
Dr Simon Woodworth, GP and Associate Medical Director (Stockport) NHS Greater Manchester.
Dr Simon Woodworth is a GP in Hazel Grove and the Associate Medical Director at NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, with responsibility for the Stockport locality. Simon’s role supports a number of agendas including quality of care, commissioning, transformation and patient experience.
Dr Viren Mehta, GP Partner, Cheadle Medical Practice & Alvanley Family Practice, GP Chief Officer, Viaduct Care CIC, Chair, Stockport GP & Primary Care Board, Vice-Chair, Greater Manchester GP Board.
Dr Viren Mehta is a Senior GP partner at Cheadle Medical Practice and Alvanley Family Practice. He is also GP Chief Executive Officer of Viaduct Care CIC GP Federation and chairs the Stockport GP Board and the Primary Care Board. He is the primary care representative on the One Stockport Health and Care Board and also the Stockport locality rep and Vice Chair at Greater Manchester GP Board.
Sarah Dillon, Director of Adult Social Care, Stockport Council.
Sarah Dillon Director of Adult Social Care Stockport Council and Statutory DASS and has worked in Stockport since February 2023.
Sarah is a social worker and has responsibility for Adult Social Care in Stockport Council.
Jilla Burgess-Allen, Director of Public Health, Stockport Council.
Jilla Burgess-Allen is a Public Health professional with twenty five years’ experience. She is passionate about working with and on behalf of people to improve health, build resilience and reduce inequalities. She has been the Director of Public Health at Stockport Council for the past two years.
Heidi Shaw, Director Family Help & Integration, Stockport Council.
Jemma Billing, Associate Director, Quality, CHC and Safeguarding, NHS Greater Manchester.
Jemma brings over 15 years of nursing experience across both provider and commissioning roles within the NHS. She is deeply committed to improving care for patients and their families, championing patient advocacy, and addressing health inequalities. Her work is driven by a strong belief in high-quality, compassionate care for all.
