Karen Chumbley

Karen Chumbley is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as the Associate Professional Director for Frailty and End of Life Care at NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board since April 2024, in a strategic leadership role focused on improving outcomes in End of Life Care. Additionally, Karen holds the position of Chief Clinical Officer at St Helena and works as a General Practitioner at Rowhedge Surgery. Previous roles include Suffolk and North East Essex Clinical Lead in End of Life Care, North East Essex Lead for End of Life Care, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at St Helena, among others. Karen's extensive background in clinical practice and management emphasizes a strong commitment to palliative care and end-of-life services. Educational background includes attendance at Colchester High School for Girls from 1983 to 1989.