Sponsor Group
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Strong governance ensures North West Secure Data Environment (NW SDE) is run safely, fairly and in the public interest.
Strategic oversight is provided by our Sponsor Group which ensures the SDE is aligned with national priorities for NHS health data and that it meets the highest standards of data security, research ethics and operational integrity. Its role is to oversee strategic direction, risk management and financial stewardship.
The standing members of the North West SDE Sponsor Group are:
NHS NW Region
Adrian Jonas
Chief Analyst for the North West Region and SRO for the North West Region Secure Data Environment
Cheshire and Merseyside
John Llewellyn
Chief Digital and Information Officer, NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System
Greater Manchester
Nicola Hepburn
Acting Chief Reform and Improvement Officer, NHS Greater Manchester
Lancashire and South Cumbria
Alex Heritage
Chief Strategy and Planning Officer, NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board