The National Care Forum appoints David Coull as chair

David Coull, chief executive of Coverage Care Services, has become the new chair of the National Care Forum (NCF).

Mr Coull took over from Gerald Lee, chief executive of St Monica Trust at the National Care Forum annual meeting held on 9 October.

He was chief executive of Coverage Care in Shropshire for 10 years and has been a director of the NCF since 2007.

The National Care Forum represents the interests of not-for-profit health and social care providers within the UK and is a leading voice in the sector.

The executive director of the National Care Forum, Des Kelly said: “I look forward to working with David Coull who is a long standing board member of the NCF and has always been a strong supporter of our aim to promote quality care services through the not-for-profit sector. David’s active involvement in the local provider association in Shropshire will bring an added perspective to our discussions about the challenges faced by care providers as we prepare for major regulatory and inspection changes and the impact of the Care Act.”

Mr Coull said: “I am a great fan and supporter of the work of NCF and the work of the not- for-profit organisations within the health and social care sector. I was delighted to be asked to chair the NCF and look forward to working with Des and the NCF team. I would like to thank Gerald Lee for his contribution to NCF over many years.”

Also elected to the board are three new directors: Christine Asbury, chief executive officer for WCS Care Group; Paul Newman, chief executive officer for Greensleeves Homes Trust and Douglas Webb, chief executive officer for Cornwall Care.