MARTIN HOUSE - Key Persons


Dr Jayne Price

Job Titles:
  • Nurse
Dr Jayne Price is a children's nurse and has a wide range of experience in children's palliative care practice, education, as a trustee and in research. She is currently a Professor in children's nursing at Kingston University London. Having undergone her children's nursing course and degree in Leeds in the 90s, she feels serving on the Board of Martin House is like coming back to her roots and enables her to give something back to children and their families in Yorkshire.

Dr Shiela Puri

Dr Puri joined the board in 2022. She worked as a consultant paediatrician with children with complex neuro-disability for 25 years. She is passionate to help support families and children with complex needs.

Gordon Singer

Job Titles:
  • Director
Gordon became a director in 2018. He is a member of our Finance and Resources Committee where he hopes to use his experience to support our finance team.

Jenny Wilkinson

Jenny and her family were one of the first to use the hospice. Jenny helps our volunteer gardeners to help maintain the site and keep it a peaceful place for families.

Mike Millington

Mike joined the board in 2013. He is passionate about providing care and support to the families that use our services.

Patricia McKinney

Job Titles:
  • Emeritus Professor

Rifhat Malik

Rifhat Malik MBE is a professional health and fitness instructor. Her strong passion for this area of work, combined with her experience, makes her a great addition to the board.

Sue Rumbold

Sue joined the board in 2015 and is a passionate advocate for the right care and support for all children and families in the place of their choice.

Tim Halstead - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Tim is a solicitor and joined the trustees in 2013. He chaired the Finance and Resources Committee before becoming chair or the board in 2017.

Tim Straughan

Tim joined the board in 2017 and chairs the Finance and Resources Committee. He wants to use his experience to help the hospice provide the best possible personalised care.

Zoe Donaldson

Job Titles:
  • Programme Manager With NHS England
Zoe Donaldson is a Programme Manager with NHS England and brings a range of skills to the board of trustees.