Our Trustees

Suzanne Ursell

Secretary to the Trust

The role of Secretary is vital in assisting the Chair and other Trustees to organise the smooth running of the Trustee meetings.

In addition to the general responsibilities, the Secretary duties include the following:

· Preparing the agenda

· Taking and producing the minutes, ensuring they are accurate and agreed

· Distributing the minutes

· Agree dates of meetings

· Checking tasks have been carried out as agreed at previous meeting

· Participating in meetings in the role as Manager

· Managing correspondence

· Managing updates and background information required by the Trustees

· Recording and highlighting any potential conflicts of interest

· Ensuring the operation of the charity is in line with our governance documents, legal requirements and charity commission guidance

As Manager of the Unit as well, I have day to day responsibility of the Unit and ensure that the Trustees are up to date with all policies and procedures, staffing levels and property management, ensuring that the Trustees and Unit’s objectives are in line.

I have been Manager of the Trust for over 30 years and love the work, the difference we make and the fact that over the 30 years we have continued to develop and expand. I have worked with a number of Trustees over the years who have all been fully committed to the Charity and given fantastic guidance and support.

I play tennis at least twice a week, love pilates and walking and travelling when I can. If I can combine a walk with a National Trust property and possibly a cream tea, even better! 

Colin Flenley

I retired from General Practice in 2019 after 40 years working for the NHS. I’m still actively involved in teaching both undergraduate medical students and qualified doctors. In particular I have a passion for teaching on subjects dealing with ‘Compassion without burnout’, ‘Resilience’, and ‘Communication skills’. I’m a tutor for an international medical education charity.

Aside from work, I play the saxophone, and enjoy cycling, badminton, and high altitude mountaineering.

In volunteering as a trustee for Heartcare Healthy Living, I believe I can utilize some of my skills, I can provide a link between the charity and Primary Care, and as a recently retired clinician I hope I can engage with the staff on current clinical issues.

Harry Madhar

I have worked in the NHS for the last 36 years! Having trained at Walsall in the Sister Dora College of Nursing, I continue to work at Walsall Hospital. I have worked in cardiology for the last 29 years. During which time I have been privileged and involved to see a dramatic change in the NHS from door to needle time for thrombolysis, to being involved in the pathway for a 24/7 Primary PCI Pathway at our local tertiary center. Having worked in coronary care as a charge nurse, my career turned to Cardiac Rehabilitation and Acute Coronary Syndrome Nurse Specialist for the last 20 years.

I have been a finalist for the Nursing Time and HSJ Awards for innovative practice and patient care. I have also been recognised by the Department of Health for best practice in addressing health inequalities within Walsall. Been involved and presented on a national video campaign to address smoking in ethnic groups. Helped to set up and establish the first pathway in the UK identifying and treating our cardiology patients for high cholesterol using an innovative monoclonal antibody.

I am passionate about teaching and in 2019 joined Walsall’s Undergraduate Medical Team as an Academy Tutor for University of Birmingham medical students.

My background in cardiology has developed close links with Heartcare over the years. I am privileged and honored to be offered the role of a Trustee and will endeavor to support the excellent work provided by Heartcare.

 Paul Burns

  Phil Griffin

I am a retired NHS senior manager with considerable commissioning, project management and contracting experience . I have always wanted to use this experience to the benefit of the voluntary sector so I was delighted I was able to join the Heart Care Trustees about 18 months ago.

I have particular expertise in working with NHS clinicians including consultants, GPs, specialist heart nurses, cardiac technicians and patients.  My work involved improving the coronary care pathway in Walsall including rehabilitation services using nationally developed cardiac standards.  I am also able to support contract review processes with our local commissioner and undertake a range of Governance oversight responsibilities expected of a Trustee including financial review and risk management .

I truly believe that cardiac rehabilitation is a very important part of the heart pathway and as a Trustee I will work to ensure that the services we have developed as a Charity over many years continue to be available to people that need them now and in the future.

  Chris Blunt