Lindsay Groves

Trustee

I qualified as a physiotherapist in 1975 (BSc Physiotherapy) and then went on to study medicine and qualified as a medical practitioner (MB,ChB) in 1983 , both degrees from the University of Cape Town in South Africa.

In 1989, I returned to the UK with my family (husband and then two children aged 3 years and 1 year). I worked part-time in various disciplines of medicine, including general practice and anaesthetics, whilst bringing up the children. Our third child was born in 1992, and it was at this stage that I settled on a career in Paediatrics. I obtained further qualifications including Diplomas in Anaesthetics, Community Child Health and Family Planning, MRCPH and MSc in Interprofessional Child Protection Studies.

I am passionate about the rights of the child and that the ‘voice of the child’ is always heard. I am a passionate advocate for children with disabilities and work to ensure that they reach their full potential and are protected from prejudice, discrimination and bullying. I am passionate that children in care or who are accommodated are enabled to achieve their educational potential and experience fulfilled happy and healthy lives.

I have always taken an interest in and been hugely impressed by the work done by 2wish. I know they have provided support to countless families who have suffered the unexpected and tragic death of a child.