Caroline Gamlin

Dr Caroline Gamlin has worked in healthcare for over 40 years, she has been a Non-Executive Director of NHS Somerset since 2022.

As a GP and Public Health Doctor she has previously held Consultant posts and was Director the of Public Health in Somerset from 2006-2012. 

From 2012- 2021 she was a Medical Director and Responsible Officer for NHS England South West, overseeing GP appraisal and performance as well as leading clinical networks for maternity, cancer, mental health, and heart disease. She continues to be active as a coach and mentor to senior health professionals.

Caroline lives in Somerset and is a carer for her sister in Bath. She is a volunteer mentor for young people in Somerset.

She has served as an Executive Director at board level for previous Primary Care Trusts, Connexions Somerset, as a Governor of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and school governor. She is currently the NHS Somerset appointed Governor for Somerset Foundation Trust.

She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience of setting strategy and transformation and is passionate about ensuring equity of access to high quality health and care for all. Especially those who are disadvantaged and experience disparity in their health outcomes.

Caroline will chair the ICB cluster quality and population experience committee.