Saffron has been NHS Providers deputy chief executive since 2018, and between June 2022 – February 2023 was interim chief executive. She has worked in the healthcare sector since 2007.
Saffron has extensive experience in policy development, influencing and communications, and was previously head of public affairs at the Local Government Association. Her early career focused on influencing EU legislation and policy development, and she started working life in adult and community education.
She has a degree in Modern Languages from the University of Manchester and is a trustee of GambleAware and recently became co-chair at Agenda Alliance.
NHS Providers deputy chief executive, Saffron Cordery visits Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Saffron Cordery discusses the vital need for the NHS to be central to every political party's manifesto ahead of the 4 July general election.
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Saffron Cordery sets out a vision for the 'next generation' NHS ahead of the general election.
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NHS Providers deputy chief executive, Saffron Cordery visits Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Saffron Cordery discusses regulation of NHS leadership, the case for it and what it can and cannot do.
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Saffron Cordery details how the impact of industrial action combined with winter pressures is placing the health service under enormous strain.
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NHS Providers deputy chief executive, Saffron Cordery visits Great Ormond Street Hospital
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Saffron Cordery outlines the urgent need for mental health reform, the need to address the drivers of growing demand and ensure mental health services are properly funded and sustainable.
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To mark National Coming Out Day, Saffron Cordery shares seven reasons why the NHS needs better LGBTQ+ visibility to enable the health service to be a place of work that is welcome to all.
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Saffron Cordery comments on three quarters of a million appointments being postponed due to industrial action.
Saffron Cordery marks Pride month by sharing her personal experiences of bringing her whole self to work and the importance this has in helping to create a more equal society.
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Saffron Cordery discusses the NHS estate and the need for significant investment to enable the health service to provide the best care for patients and a suitable working environment for staff.
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