50 Stories

To mark our 50th anniversary, we’ll be sharing 50 stories. A different story every week from someone whose life has been impacted by Look Ahead. The stories highlight the diversity and breadth of our work, featuring our past, present and future.

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Mary's Story

Baroness Mary Watkins of Tavistock trained as a general and mental health nurse. She has a Masters in Nursing, a PHD and has held several clinical and higher education appointments. Mary was appointed as a Cross-Bench Life Peer in 2015 and is now a Deputy Speaker in the House of Lords, as well as a member of the board of NHS England. Mary became Chair of Look Ahead in Summer 2021.

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