Meet the team
Chief Executive: Colin Twomey
Colin took up the post of CEO in January 2023. Prior to this he had been at St Wilfrid’s for eleven years, providing senior leadership in clinical Director roles.
After qualifying as a Registered Nurse, Colin went on to achieve a Bachelors degree in Nursing and an MA in Psychology. Practising in various roles in cancer then palliative care, Colin held several leadership positions in the NHS before joining the hospice.
He was awarded a Florence Nightingale Scholarship in 2020 which provided additional leadership training to build on previous studies in health service management.
Medical Director: Dr David Barclay
David has been Medical Director since June 2007, this has been his second consultant post in palliative medicine post having previously worked at Trinity Hospice in London following his specialist training in South London, Kent Surrey and Sussex locality including placements at Kings College Hospital and St Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham. David studied medicine at the University of Aberdeen, graduating in 1994.
He also works in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a consultant in palliative medicine and has contributed to the end of life care services across the Trust being recognised as outstanding in a recent CQC report. Since starting here David has grown the medical team in response to increased need and increased the number of doctors in training that benefit from being at the hospice. He is passionate about collaboration and has built strong links across Sussex Hospices.
Commercial and Income Generation Director: Giles Meyer
Giles has 25 years’ experience of working with UK, Irish and international charities. Most recently as CEO of Carers Trust, the national charity supporting unpaid carers, and previously CEO of International Inspiration, a London 2012 Olympics international legacy charity.
Prior to this, he has worked at director level for FARM-Africa, Centrepoint and VSO in income-generating and strategic change roles.
Clinical Services Director: Evelyn Prodger
Evelyn Prodger started in her post as the Clinical Services Director in October 2023, a post held jointly with St Michael’s Hospice Hastings and Rother.
Evelyn qualified as a Nurse in 1991 and worked in a variety of clinical areas before specialising in Older People’s Medicine and Community Hospitals across Sussex. She also completed a BSc in Nursing Studies and a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice.
She made the move to end of life and palliative care in 2019, where she worked in Brighton and Hove, before taking up the Clinical Services Director role at St Michael’s Hospice in 2021.
People Director: Georgina Chandler
Georgina became a member of the St Wilfrid’s Hospice team in 2018, initially serving as the HR Manager before advancing to the role of People Director. With an educational background, Georgina holds a degree in Human Resource Management and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Her experience in human resources spans diverse sectors, including the telecoms recruitment industry and educational institutions. This journey has equipped her with a sound understanding of HR complexities in regulated environments. A decade ago, Georgina made a transition to the voluntary sector, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and a passion for contributing to the community.
