Erren Wheatland
Head of Health & Clinical Governance
Erren Wheatland is the Head of Health & Clinical Governance and a dual‑registered Nurse in Adult and Children’s Nursing. She holds a BSc in Professional Practice and a Postgraduate Certificate in the Epilepsies, and is a published author. Her professional journey reflects a deep commitment to improving the lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), complex health needs and life‑limiting conditions.
Across my nursing career, I have held clinical, educational and leadership roles within an Acute NHS Trust, a Community NHS Trust and Adult Social Care. I have led services, supported multidisciplinary teams and helped shape high‑quality, person‑centred support for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex health needs and life‑limiting conditions. My work spans training, clinical governance and service development, with a focus on embedding safe, evidence‑based practice across diverse care settings.
My career was inspired by my parents, who fostered children with learning disabilities and complex health needs alongside raising me and my three siblings. This early exposure to inclusion, resilience and support has profoundly influenced my values and professional ethos.
I am passionate and committed to driving excellence in health and social care and ensuring that people with complex needs receive safe, effective, dignified and meaningful support.
I am married and a proud mum to two daughters, we have two ragdoll cats and a lively puppy. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking along the South Downs, reading psychological thrillers and shopping – especially for shoes.
Read more about Erren’s book – Supporting People with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities: Self‑Study Guide
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