Biographies

Rosario O'Connell, RN (LD), Dip He
Regional Executive Director, East of England

Rosario has worked in mental health and learning disability settings for 22 years. Over the years she has developed an extensive knowledge of the operational management, during a time that Partnerships in Care has significantly increased its number of beds across the United Kingdom.

A member of the Corporate Management Group, Rosario has been with PiC since August 1989. In the summer of 2001 Rosario was appointed to the position of Executive Director for Partnerships in Care Learning Disability Services. On 1 March 2010, she took up the post of Regional Executive Director for PiC East of England Services, based at St John's House Hospital.

Linda Ram, MA, Dip He,br. Director of Clinical Services

Linda has worked within Kneesworth House Hospital since July 1990. She holds an MA in English Literature, a Diploma in Social Administration, a Diploma in Social Work, and a PG Diploma in Management.

She has worked within mental health social work for Edinburgh Social Services and at Maudsley Hospital, South London for 13 years prior to commencing at Kneesworth House Hospital.