Saffron is our deputy chief executive. She has extensive experience in policy development, influencing and communications and has worked in the healthcare sector since 2007. Before moving into healthcare, Saffron was head of public affairs at the Local Government Association, the voice of local councils in England. Her early career focused on influencing EU legislation and policy development, and she started working life in adult and community education.
She has a degree in Modern Languages from the University in Manchester and is the chair of the corporation of a 16–19 college in Hampshire.
Contact Saffron:
saffron.cordery@nhsproviders.org
Saffron Cordery, NHS Providers deputy chief executive, writes about the importance of digital transformation in NHS trust boards and the launch of the recent guide from the Digital Boards programme.
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Saffron Cordery responds to the launch of NHS Confederation's Health and Care LGBTQ+ leaders network.
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Saffron Cordery discusses the high number of COVID-related deaths in social care settings and highlights the need to avoid blaming NHS trusts.
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Saffron Cordery unpicks the political and media spotlight on care homes during the coronavirus pandemic and the social care crisis in place long before COVID-19.
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Saffron Cordery discusses the long and complicated process of restarting routine care while also managing the ongoing pandemic.
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Saffron Cordery says while the NHS front line is holding out thanks to the calm dedication and professionalism of its staff, the next fortnight is key to tackling the virus.
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Saffron Cordery speaks with Melanie Walker, chief executive of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, about the key opportunities and challenges for the mental health sector this year and beyond.
A new report from NHS Providers sets out the scale of the task required to rebuild and equip the NHS to make it fit for the 21st century.
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Saffron Cordery responds to the announcement of new annual support payments for key staff shortage groups
Saffron Cordery says while today's Queen's Speech is all about politics, it needs to be about the politics of reality and delivery for the NHS.
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Saffron Cordery outlines the key areas set out in our manifesto on building the NHS of the future ahead of the General Election.
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Saffron Cordery responds to the publication of the prevention green paper by the Cabinet Office and Department of Health and Social Care.
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