The Executive Committee of Primhe exists to govern and direct the organisation, so that it can be most effective and uphold the highest ethical standards of practice and behaviour. They have responsibility for the proper management and governance of the charity, and are liable to The Charities Commission and Companies House.
The members of the Executive Committee are representative of a variety of professional backgrounds and bring expertise and experience to the organisation. Each member can speak with knowledge and authority in their respective field and the organisation is privileged to accept the contribution of each member on this committee.
 
The Executive Committee consists of the following Tustees (in alphabetical order):
 
Aislinn Enright (Secretary)
Area Business Manager, Eli Lilly and Co. Previously National Trailblazer Programme Co-ordinator, IoP
Dr Henk Parmentier
GP Mental Health Lead, Croydon PCT. WONCA Lead
Dr Ian Walton (Chair)
GP Mental Health Lead, Sandwell PCT.
Dr Chris Manning (Chief Executive)
Hon Vice-President, Depression Alliance; member of national mental health taskforce and NIMHE anti stigma and discrimination and mental health promotion advisory boards. Advisor to DH on the mental health needs of doctors. National Mental Health Champion and All Round Good Egg

 
 
Patrons:
 
Primhe is pleased to have the following patrons:
Dr Phil Hammond
Dr John Horder CBE
Prof Marshall Marinker
Prof Lewis Wolpert FRS
 
Professor of biology as applied to medicine in the department of anatomy and developmental biology at University College, London. His research interests are in the mechanisms involved in the development of the embryo. He was originally trained as a civil engineer in South Africa but changed to research cell biology at King's College, London in 1955. He has presented science on both radio and television for many years and was chairman of the Committee for the Public Understanding of Science. His most recent book "Malignant Sadness: The Anatomy of Depression", was the basis for three programmes entitled "A Living Hell", which he presented on BBC2.
 
Prof Keith Wilson
 
Advisors to the Committee:
 
Elizabeth Armstrong
Non-Executive Director Northampton PCT
Dr Martin Deahl
Adult General Psychiatrist
Dr Linda Gask
National Primary Care Research and Development Centre
Dr Andy Hershon
GP Manchester
Andy works on an estate called Hattersley on the East side of Manchester. Having worked in hospital psychiatry both locally and in Jersey prior to 'settling down' in General Practice 12 years ago, he has continued to follow his interest in psychiatry within the Primary Care Setting. His goal is to improve awareness of depression and other mental health issues amongst both service providers and the general public. "Setting up educational events for a multitude of groups including my own patients has been extremely rewarding. I have tried to improve access for my patients to quality information by setting up a depression stall at our local library, and forging links between our practice and the Depression Alliance has been of great benefit to our service users". The 'Hattersley Blues Train' initiative has been recognized by winning the NHS sponsored 'Health Challenge Award' and the Practice has also been shortlisted for the Lundbeck Depression Awards.
Dr Richard Maxwell
Previously RCGP Stress Fellow
Dr Albert Persaud
Public Health Specialist,Department of Health
Dr David Shiers
GP. Primary Care MH Development Lead NIMHE West Midlands
Dr Tim Thornton
GP, Trailblazer Facilitator Harrogate
Prof Andre Tylee (Co-founder)
Professor of Primary Care Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry and Kings College, London