Celebrating Our Team: Cheryl Angco Appointed Co-Chair of SCNAC South West Region

We’re thrilled to share that Cheryl Angco, our Clinical & Quality Assurance Team Lead, has been appointed Co-Chair for the South West region of the Social Care Nursing Advisory Council (SCNAC). This is a well-deserved and significant milestone—not just for Cheryl, but for Ashfield Services as a whole.

 

About SCNACs & the Regional Advisory Councils

Social Care Nursing Advisory Councils (SCNACs) are structured across seven regions in England, each led by a Chair and a Co-Chair. These councils act as vital advisory forums to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), amplifying the voice of social care nursing in the wider health and care system. They support collaboration, help shape nursing pathways, and ensure that residential and community care perspectives are woven into broader nursing plans.

These councils were reorganised into regional structures to enhance governance, improve communications and strengthen professional representation in leadership forums. As noted on Care England, SCNACs facilitate multi-sector collaboration and help social care nursing contribute meaningfully to system-wide strategies. The Department of Health describes these councils as sharing “considerable experience, knowledge, innovation and wisdom” to inform nursing across health and care settings.

 

Cheryl Angco: A Leading Voice in the South West

Cheryl’s appointment as Co-Chair of the South West region marks her as a central figure in advancing social care nursing in her area. Together with the Chair, Cheryl will facilitate regional council meetings, bringing ICB nursing leadership and frontline social care practitioners together to discuss priorities, challenges, and innovations affecting social care nursing.

This role underscores Cheryl’s leadership and her commitment to improving care standards and quality across the region. Her expertise will help shape meaningful discussions and influence policy and practice, not only within the South West but across the broader health and social care landscape.

 

What This Means for Ashfield Services

• Recognition of Excellence: Cheryl’s new role highlights the expertise and leadership cultivated within our team.
• Regional Influence: As Co-Chair, Cheryl will represent not only her own professional voice but also advocate for the insights and needs of Ashfield Services in regional discussions.
• Opportunities for Collaboration: Cheryl’s involvement increases our connectivity with regional nursing leaders and care networks, opening doors for collaboration, partnerships, and shared innovation.
• Showcasing Our Values: This appointment embodies our values of leadership, quality assurance, and commitment to excellence in care.

 

From Cheryl in Her Own Words

“I’m honoured to take on the Co-Chair role for the South West SCNAC and look forward to working with care professionals, ICB nursing leaders, and my fellow regional colleagues to elevate social care nursing practices throughout our region.”

 

Congratulations, Cheryl, we couldn’t be prouder of you!