Jonathan Sutcliffe

Why I became a trustee
Through my profession I look after children and their families who have suffered. Any additional difficulties at home have made things so much harder for them. I wanted to support a charity that helps people who are struggling, get back to where they’d want to be.

A bit about me
Professionally, I work as a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon in the NHS. I am based in Leeds and look after patients from across Yorkshire, including Bradford. I regularly see the importance of social factors on patient outcomes. In a clinical setting, individuals who feel respected as human beings and who are cared for in strong families usually do better clinically, recover more quickly and with less stress for them and with less cost for the community. A main strength of the Bridge Project is how it treats people with respect, and I think this is one reason why the Charity is so effective.

As a trustee I..
It’s a privilege to be involved in the Bridge project. I sit on the Quality committee group, guiding our understanding of vulnerability and needs, and making sure the Bridge Project delivers.