Patient governors

Patient governors represent the Trust’s patients outside of the Trust constituency. As current and former patients, they share their own experiences of King’s to improve services and patient care.

Deborah Johnston

I am an experienced business professional with a strong interest in medical awareness. Having had three different forms of cancer, I have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds in aid of cancer research.

With a strong belief in patient awareness as a means of assisting diagnosis and coping with the trauma associated with treatment, I am joining the Council of Governors of King’s as a Patient Governor to advance this concept and raise further funds for the Trust.

Devon Masarati

I was born overseas, but was brought up in the UK and was the first member of my family to study at university. A period of research was followed by teaching in the private sector and then moving into the state sector where I gained my GTP and an MA in education.

At my most recent school, I became Head of Department and then Assistant Head with varying responsibilities over the years. These have included safeguarding (I was DSL), health and safety coordinator, first aid coordinator and exams officer. I also had responsibility for teacher training, the induction of new teachers to the school, online learning and producing school policies.

I am a qualified City of Westminster Guide and am currently training as a City of London Guide.

Pauline Manning

Having lived with type one diabetes for over 13 years, I am committed to patient advocacy and self-empowerment. I hold an MA in History of Science and Medicine, bringing a unique perspective to the healthcare field. Currently working as a project manager, I have previously served as the Senior Membership Manager at Diabetes UK, contributing significantly to their mission and helping others to live well with their diabetes.

I have been a patient at King’s for the past three years, where I see my diabetes consultant. Passionate about patients advocating for themselves, I strive to blend personal experience with professional expertise to make a positive impact on the lives of those living with chronic illnesses.

David Tyler

I live with my family in Sevenoaks. My professional background is in banking and consultancy and I am involved as a governor at my children’s school and as Treasurer of a Christian charity, as well as being a governor of King’s College Hospital Trust.

I wanted to contribute to the work at King’s following the care provided to a number of members of my family in recent years, including cancer treatment and neurosurgery. My particular interest is in quality and I aim to focus on what quality means for King’s patients and how that is being managed and improved.

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