Vivienne has been a patient at Royal Papworth Hospital for many years, due to a chronic lung disease, bronchiectasis. She has been under the care of the Lung Defence team during this time, both as an outpatient and an inpatient. As a Patient Governor, she wants to use her experience of healthcare to share the many positive aspects and also some of the challenges faced as a patient, aiming to help make improvements.
She is a Chartered Accountant and has worked in audit practice and in senior roles in industries such as aerospace and software development. With her financial background, she hopes to bring experienced and informed oversight, where necessary, to the role of Governor.
Currently, Vivienne is studying for a Health Science degree with The Open University. In her spare time, she volunteers for the National Trust and sings in a local choir.
