Dave Appleton: Director of Nursing

I am pleased to be joining ISL as a Director of Nursing. I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse and I have worked within the NHS for 30 years, initially as a care assistant working on inpatient Wards where I realised my passion to work in this area. This led to me training as a mental health nurse with me qualifying in 2004. Over this period of time I have worked in clinical roles as a senior clinician but also within Senior operational roles where my portfolio covered inpatient and Crisis services.  I am an advocate for those experiencing mental health issues and am keen to work to address stigma and ensure that people receive support when they require it.

I have worked closely with partners across Cheshire and Mersey including the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and  Local Authorities to develop services that support people at the right time in the most effective way based on their needs. In addition to this I am keen to support staff to be the best that they can be so that they are empowered to deliver the support required to the people we serve. I look forward to continuing this work in my role within ISL moving forward.