Ruw Abeyratne joined UHL in June 2022 as the Trust’s first Director of Health Equality and Inclusion. In this pioneering role, she leads on identifying and addressing health inequalities – working with colleagues across the Integrated Care System, local government, voluntary groups, and via initiatives such as the UHL Inclusion Summit and community prevention events—to ensure UHL services are inclusive, accessible, and equitable.
In addition to her strategic leadership, Ruw is a practising Consultant in Geriatric and General Medicine, with clinical interests in frailty, ‘front‑door’ geriatrics, surgical liaison, and digital solutions that enhance equity in care delivery.
She chairs the UHL Health Equality Partnership and represented UHL in nationally-led webinars and NHS England blogs focused on co‑produced, data‑driven strategies to reduce health disparities.