We are pleased to announce the appointment of Cecilia Bufton as Chair of Dorset Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).

Dorset Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is a statutory committee which brings together local partners to improve health, social care and public health for those living and working in the county.

In Dorset this includes local hospitals, Dorset HealthCare, NHS Dorset, Dorset Council, BCP Council and a number of other public and voluntary sector partners.

NHS Dorset Chief Executive Patricia Miller said “I am delighted with the appointment of Cecilia and am confident we have recruited the right person to take our plans forward, helping improve the everyday lives of local people.

“I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Jenni Douglas-Todd who has worked extremely hard over the last few months as interim Chair.”

Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of BCP Council, said: “We welcome this appointment which helps contribute to the important work of the Dorset Integrated Care Partnership to support our communities.”

Councillor Peter Wharf, Dorset Council Cabinet Portfolio holder for Adult Social Care and Health, said “Having known Cecilia for some time, I know she will be an excellent ambassador for the Dorset Integrated Care Partnership and all its work to help our communities across the county.”

Prior to joining NHS Dorset in July 2022, Cecilia was Group Product Marketing Director at Tunstall Healthcare Group (2013 – 2016) where she developed the global business strategy and defined and supported the delivery of the global clinical, quality, and regulatory governance processes.

Prior to that she was the Vice President, Global Hospital Business for Linde Healthcare (2006 – 2012). Since 2016 she has been a freelance Business Advisor, specialising in strategic marketing, product innovation and business development.

Cecilia is also Chair of three charity Boards The Macular Society, Plant Heritage and the Talbot Village Trust and a Non-Executive Member of the NHS Dorset ICB Board, a role she will step down from on commencement of her new role.

For further information on Dorset Health and Care Partnership please visit nhsdorset.nhs.uk/icp/.