Carol Anderson is an accomplished senior nurse leader with 30 years’ experience in the NHS. Her recent roles have included Director of Nursing and Interim Managing Director of Mid-Essex CCG, where she championed the role of the nurse on the governing body and its importance in advocating for patients. As Chief Nurse for the Mid and South Essex STP Joint Committee, she has provided oversight of all contracts delegated to the Joint Committee on behalf of the five CCGs in Mid and South Essex as well as delivering professional leadership for nursing across the STP.