Forum Chairs |
Michaela Jones
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Michaela joined the Critical Care Networks at the beginning of 2024 as Lead Nurse & Associate Director of the North West London Critical Care Network. She has worked in critical care for over three decades, with much of her career at UCLH, Cambridge, and more recently in Southampton.
Michaela has always had a passion for education, training, and leadership, reflected in her previous roles as a Critical Care Matron and Senior Nurse for Education. She has been an active member of CC3N’s Critical Care Nurse Education Review Forum for many years. Michaela completed a three-year term as a Council Member of the Intensive Care Society and Chair of the Society’s Nurse Professional Advisory Group (NPAG), where she remains an active member. During her tenure, she contributed to several key initiatives supporting nursing leadership and professional development. She continues to support the Society’s work through collaborative projects and remains a strong advocate for critical care nursing. Michaela is also a member of the UK Critical Care Nursing Alliance, an associate editor for the Journal of the Intensive Care Society, and an associate chapter editor for the Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care v3. Her key areas of interest remain education, training, and leadership for clinical excellence. Michaela jones |
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Andrea Berry
CC3N Co-Chair 
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Andrea started her Critical Care career in 1983 after qualifying at Victoria Hospital Blackpool. She has worked in critical care, both the UK and overseas for the past 40 years. She began working in the Critical Care Networks in 2007 when she was appointed Lead Nurse in Greater Manchester, a post she held for for 8 years. In 2015 she was appointed Manager/Lead Nurse in West Yorkshire in 2015 Critical Care & Major Trauma Network and in 2020 was asked to set up a Critical Care Network in South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw (SYB). In 2021 Andrea retired and returned to a part time position as Quality Improvement Lead Nurse in SYB.
Andrea has previously chaired CC3N, was the inaugural chair of the UK Critical Care Nursing Alliance (UKCCNA), has been a Council Member of the Intensive Care Society and has represented nursing on the Adult Critical Care Clinical Reference Group and the Critical Care Leadership Forum. She remains passionate about improving patient care and critical care nurse staffing. andrea berry |
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Alison Richmond
CCNERF Co Chair 
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Alison is the Quality Improvement Lead Nurse for the West Yorkshire Critical Care Network, a position she has held since June 2017. Prior to this, she worked as a Clinical Practice Educator in Adult Critical Care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals from 2015, following a varied and rewarding career in critical care since qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 1999.
With over two decades of experience, Alison is deeply committed to advancing critical care services and improving outcomes for patients. She currently serves as Chair of the Northeast & Yorkshire Regional Benchmarking Group, where she leads on collaborative approaches to service improvement and best practice. Passionate about education, Alison also works closely with education teams across her region to support the development of critical care nursing staff. An active member of CC3N and CCNERF for several years, Alison brings extensive experience, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to her new role as Co-Chair of CCNERF. She looks forward to working with colleagues nationally to drive forward initiatives that support and strengthen critical care nurse education. Alison Richmond |
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Sarah Entwistle
CCNERF Co Chair 
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Sarah commenced the position of Innovation and Nursing Lead for the East of England Adult Critical Care Network (EOECCN) in 2024 and has 30 years experience of working in critical care.
Sarah is passionate about critical care nurse education and the provision of quality care. In 2021, whilst a Clinical Educator, Sarah created an asynchronous online Critical Care Foundation Programme in line with Step 1 Proficiencies. This programme is currently used by 12 trusts across the East of England. Sarah was also part of the working group of Critical Care Educators that established a 60 credit Critical Care Course in conjunction with the University of East Anglia (UEA). Sarah is an honorary lecturer at UEA and remains on the faculty of the EOECCN/UEA Critical Care Course. With links to both HEIs and clinical practice, Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the role of Co-chair of CCNERF and is committed to collaborating with CCNERF members to develop critical care education, promoting safety and excellence in practice. |
