Congratulations to Associate Non-Executive Director, Dr Aruna Garcea, who has been named one of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health by the Health Service Journal (HSJ).
Aruna was appointed to the Trust Board in December 2023 alongside her role as a GP in Leicester. With extensive experience in primary care, Aruna also holds roles as Chair of the ‘NHS Confederation Primary Care Network’ and medical advisor to a local GP federation. Previously, Aruna was also Clinical Director of the Leicester City and University Primary Care Network.
Additionally, Aruna holds the role of Women’s Health Lead for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board and is a visiting Professor at the Lincoln University School of Pharmacy.
Aruna said: “I’m honoured to have been featured on this list. This represents what can be achieved by all of us if we are given the right opportunities.”