The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has announced the appointment of Mary Watkins, Baroness Watkins of Tavistock, as a member of its presidential team. 

 

Baroness Watkins brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in nursing, healthcare leadership, and public service, further strengthening RoSPA’s commitment to championing safety and preventing accidents.

 

The RoSPA presidential team comprises Deputy President Baroness Margaret Eaton and Life President Lord Jordan, and as Vice President, Baroness Watkins will contribute to the presidential team’s vital role in bringing RoSPA’s voice to the halls of Westminster.

 

In welcoming the appointment, Rebecca Hickman, RoSPA’s Chief Executive, said: “Throughout Baroness Watkins’s professional life, she has shown unwavering dedication to the health, safety and wellbeing of our communities, which is why we are thrilled she now sits on RoSPA’s presidential team.

 

“As we head into the launch of a new national accident prevention campaign, having Baroness Watkins as part of the RoSPA team will be a powerful addition to our work and we are looking forward to making change together.” 

 

Baroness Watkins said: “I am honoured to join RoSPA’s presidential team and to contribute to an organisation that has such a profound impact on the safety and wellbeing of communities. My career has been dedicated to improving health and safety standards, and I look forward to working with RoSPA to advance these crucial issues, particularly in areas such as road safety, child protection, and community healthcare.”