He is the co-chair of London Borough of Hounslow Disability and Equality Group which brings together third sector partners from across the borough to discuss and act on areas of concern for older and disabled members of the community. He is also Chair of the Hounslow Health Primary Care Network Patient Participation Group which enables him to feedback direct patient experience when helping to shape health services within the borough, and more widely across Northwest London.
Roger said:
“I am delighted that I have been chosen to receive this award and feel honoured to have been recognised. I have only ever wanted to make things better for local people and feel that this is as much an award for all those who I work with as it is for me. Thank you to all those that put forward my nomination.”
Anne Stratton, Director of Hounslow’s Borough Based Partnership, said:
“Roger is one of those people who is always there, always championing the concerns of local people. We are very lucky to have such a committed individual locally. I know that I speak for all those who work in the Borough Based Partnership when I say that this is a very well deserved award.”
Niall Bolger, Chief Executive of Hounslow Council, said:
“To be recognised as a Coronation Champion is an incredible achievement. Roger’s enthusiasm and selfless commitment within his community is remarkable and his continued dedication on working to improve services for local people is inspirational to us all.
We are very lucky to have him as a resident within our borough and I would like to thank him on behalf of all the colleagues of Hounslow Council whose work he supports.”