Audrey Birt
- Role:
- Author and former Health and Social Care ALLIANCE Chair
Audrey has worked in healthcare for more than thirty years and from a variety of roles. These have developed from practice nurse to being the director of a breast cancer charity for over ten years. She was cofounder and chair of The Health and Social Care Alliance and she played a leading role in developing Scotland’s national self management strategy, Gaun Yersel, the creation of the Self Management Fund, and the development of person centred care in Scotland. Prior to her time with the ALLIANCE, Audrey had a successful career in the NHS, and set up the leading charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer in Scotland. Audrey was a highly respected author, coach and coach supervisor and was also a member of the Mobility and Access Committee who advise the Scottish Government on accessible transport and journeys in Scotland.
