Biographies

Mike Bennett
Acting Regional Executive Director, North London Region

Mike joined PiC in 1988 and has had various clinical and managerial roles during this time.

He returned to his native North West region in 1998 to commission and develop The Spinney, which was one of the organisations new facilities in the region at that time.

He has overseen significant financial investment in the region as the company has developed services to meet local need.

His inclusive style has forged partnerships with colleagues and services within both the public and independent sector, providing representation on workforce development groups and the regions secure catchment group.

In 2006 he took the role of regional lead for both Kemple View and The Spinney and had significant input to the strategic investment in the region to enhance the patients experience and provide identifiable care pathways. One of PiC�s newest hospitals, Arbury Court, will also form part of Mike's remit.

Mike Bennett was appointed Acting Regional Executive Director of North London Region in February 2008.

Dr Trevor A. Holding, MA, DM (Oxon), FRCPsych, FRANZCP, DPM.
Medical Director

Trevor became Medical Director at Kneesworth House Hospital in November 2004. Before this he worked as a consultant psychiatrist at the hospital for twelve years. His specialist areas are general adult and forensic psychiatry.
He has previously worked as: Consultant Psychiatrist at St Andrew's Hospital, Northampton; Reader in psychiatry at the University of Tasmania; Lecturer in psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh; and Clinical Scientific Officer, MRC Unit for Epidemiological Studies in Psychiatry.

Ralf Chetty, BSc, RN (MH), Dip He
Director of Nursing Services

Ralf has worked at Kneesworth House Hospital since February 1996. He was appointed Director of Nursing Services in October 2006 after acting as Head of Nursing for seven months.
Prior to that he worked as Clinical Services Manager at the hospital. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Care Studies and a Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing.

Linda Ram, MA, Dip He
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.