Lorraine was overjoyed to be chosen to be awarded the honour. She said: “I am humbled and delighted to be chosen to receive an OBE. The honour for me is actually being chosen for the things that I am passionate about. I know that I could not have done any of it without the tremendous support that I have from my family, friends, and colleagues.”
Eileen Taylor, Chair, said, “I am delighted at this well-deserved recognition for Lorraine’s contribution over many years of service to the NHS and to nursing. Lorraine is an inspirational role model to us all.”
Lorraine started her career working in adult mental health inpatient services and joined ELFT in 2002 as a charge nurse in the forensic mental health directorate. In 2018, Lorraine was substantively appointed as the Trust’s Chief Nurse, and in 2021 became Deputy CEO.
She was appointed as interim Chief Executive of ELFT in July 2023.
Lorraine started her career working in adult mental health inpatient services and joined ELFT in 2002 as a charge nurse in the forensic mental health directorate. In 2018, Lorraine was substantively appointed as the Trust’s Chief Nurse, and in 2021 became Deputy CEO.
She was appointed as interim Chief Executive of ELFT in July 2023.