Elizabeth Learoyd
Interim Chair
Elizabeth is responsible for the oversight of the organisation's strategic decision-making and the implementation of the annual Work Programme.
Having studied Law with European Legal Studies at the University of Hull, and Utrecht University in the Netherlands, Elizabeth qualified as a solicitor in 2011, working in the fields of prison law and crime, before moving into the field of legal regulation and alternative dispute resolution.
As a passionate advocate for people’s rights and community voice, Elizabeth is committed to ensuring the voices of those who use public services are at the forefront of service design and delivery.
Ashok Khandelwal
Advisory Board Member
Authorised Enter & View Representative
Ashok has over 40 years of experience working in various senior positions across the NHS, Social Care and Probation Services. He moved from Blackpool to Bedford after his retirement from the NHS, where he served in many Voluntary and Community Organisations and has worked with faith organisations as Chair of the Fylde Coast Hindu Society.
Ashok is passionate about human rights and champions the rights of ethnic communities to equitable care and the need to support the NHS workforce from overseas. He is Hon. Director of Operations and International Affairs for the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) and Executive Board Member of the BAPIO Training Academy.
Lawrence Fafowara
Advisory Board Member
Lawrence has worked for the NHS and digital healthcare provider over the past 10 years.
He is passionate about providers delivering quality healthcare, service development, and advocating for patients. Lawrence has experience of contributing to multidisciplinary teamwork across primary and secondary care.
Abbey Barlow
ISAB Board Clerk
Having recently joined the wider Healthwatch Bedford Borough team, Abbey has experience working within the charity sector across BLMK.
She provides administration support to the Board, which includes diary management, event bookings and minute taking.
If you wish to speak with our Board, please contact Abbey in the first instance via: