Sandra Chakara Team Manager (ASCOT), Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, London
Aine Timmins Clinical Nurse Speacialist In Smoking Cessation In Mental Health, Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, London
Thomas Hudson Assistant Clinical Practitioner, (ASCOT), Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, London
Biography
Sandra Chakara is a registered Mental Health Nurse (RN-MH) with more than 10 years psychiatric nursing experience in various settings. With more than 5 years’ experience of working in and developing care provision in smoking cessation and harm minimisation for service users experiencing serious and enduring mental health the mental health issues in both community and inpatient settings. . She project managed the setting up and running of the ASCOT ,and is currently pursuing a MSc in Mental Health Studies at Middlesex University.
Aine Timmins is a qualified Mental Health Nurse with over 15 years’ experience in a variety of settings, including community, crisis teams and psychiatric liaison. She plans to pursue an MSc in the next academic year.
Thomas Hudson has worked clinically in the NHS with people who experience psychosis in the community for 3 years. Currently he works as both an Assistant Practitioner in ASCOT and a Support Worker in South Camden Recovery & Rehabilitation Team. As well as specialist smoking cessation, he routinely practices CBT and undertakes physical health checks. He has experience co-facilitating psycho-education and peer support groups, as well as co-producing and teaching the C&I Recovery College psychosis course. He has a BA degree in Geography & Politics ,presently he’s completing university courses in CBT and physical care skills.
