Meet the team here to support you.
Emma Heath, Chief Executive Officer
Emma Heath is our Chief Executive Officer; she joined Hampshire Care Association in September 2024. Emma has a degree in Psychology and started her career as a Healthcare Support Worker in learning disability and mental health services. Emma has since spent her time working in campaigning, advocacy, marketing and communications roles in adult and children's health and care services.
Emma is always keen to be invited to visit members' services, please contact us to arrange a visit [email protected]
Victoria Baron, Digital Manager
Victoria joined Hampshire Care Association in April 2020, bringing a passion for healthcare sparked in 2007 as a first aider and a BSc in Paramedic Science. She has held key roles in the NHS, Ministry of Defence, and DWP, gaining expertise in healthcare systems, social care challenges, and innovative solutions.
As Digital Manager, Victoria enhances digital practices in the care sector, guiding providers to implement secure, efficient systems and ensure compliance, driving transformation and improved care services.
James Burbridge, Growth and Development Lead
James leads growth and development initiatives at Hampshire Care Association in partnership with organisations such as NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over ten years of experience working within the social care sector, James brings his understanding of the sector to his role. Drawing upon his background in digital project management, he aims to support progress within social care through these various endeavours. He believes data can be a powerful tool to inform decision-making and ultimately better support social care providers
Amanda Bessey, Trusted Assessor
Amanda Bessey is our Trusted Assessor based at Portsmouth QA Hospital. Amanda is a qualified nurse who has over 30 years of experience working in health and care, including managing a care home. Amanda is here to support home managers, offering free pre-assessments to homes in South East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport and the Portsmouth area.
To discuss an assessment, you can contact Amanda at: [email protected]
Robin Hall, International Recruitment Hub Lead
Robin served on the HCA Board for 7 years while she was the Bursar at the Home of Comfort Nursing Home in Southsea. Since leaving that provider, she has worked on HCA projects including supporting providers with mandatory vaccination, and she now leads our work with SESCA in the SE ASC International Recruitment project.
Outside work, she leads a ladies acapella choir.
Paul Millington, International Recruitment Governance Lead
Paul is an aerospace engineer who left the defence industry two years ago and radically changed career into social care. He has a special interest in the introduction of technology and communications in the care sector to replace pen and paper working. He now works both for HCA and SESCA on the International Recruitment project. Outside work, he spends time doing technical and back-stage work in amateur dramatics.
Bariah Anjum – International Recruitment, Provider Liaison Officer
With a background in Neuroscience and a strong interest in dementia care, Bariah has spent the past nine years in management roles across various care providers. She now works at the Hampshire Hub as the Provider Liaison Officer, contributing to the South East ASC International Recruitment Project. Outside of work, Bariah is a busy mum to two toddlers and enjoys exploring new cafés and restaurants in her rare downtime.
Nicki Rogers, International Recruitment, Provider Assurance Officer
Nicki has been a nurse for over 40 years, working in many different areas, but enjoyed her work in the community the most. She worked in the Quality Team in the ICB, supporting care homes with raising the quality of care across all homes using tools such as ReSTORE 2. Nicki enjoys handicrafts such as quilting, crochet and handsewing in her spare time, and is always up for trying her hand at baking.
Meet our Executive Team, a wonderful group of experienced Directors and Business Owners who volunteer on HCA's Board.
Michael Crutchley, Chair of Hampshire Care Association
Lesley Packham, Vice Chair of Hampshire Care Association
Clare Norris, Treasurer of Hampshire Care Association
Maria Parsley, Secretary of Hampshire Care Association
Selina Chandran, Executive Committee Member
