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Welcoming Dame Ruth May: Strengthening leadership insight in our Health Sector

We are delighted to announce that Dame Ruth May DBE has joined Saxton Bampfylde as Senior Advisor to our Health practice. Dame Ruth May is a highly respected nursing leader with nearly four decades of experience in the NHS. As... Read more

We are delighted to announce that Dame Ruth May DBE has joined Saxton Bampfylde as Senior Advisor to our Health practice.

Dame Ruth May is a highly respected nursing leader with nearly four decades of experience in the NHS. As Chief Nursing Officer for England (2019–2024), she played a pivotal role increasing the nursing workforce and lead the profession through the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at NHS Improvement and multiple NHS Trusts. A passionate advocate for nursing excellence and innovation, she led initiatives such as the “Stop the Pressure” campaign. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded a Damehood (DBE) in 2022 and holds multiple honorary doctorates.

We are honoured to welcome Dame Ruth to our team and look forward to the invaluable perspective she will bring to our Health practice.

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