The Panel of Reference - Panel Members

Panel Members

Helen Clark

About Yourself Helen Clark

I am married with two daughters and one son.

Interests

I am a fan of Harley Davidson Motorbikes, I also collect Teddy Bears and enjoy traveling.

Why you joined the panel:

I joined the panel of Reference as I was concerned about Mental Health.

Dr Flowerdew

About Yourself Dr Flowerdew

Retired Psychiatrist

Interests

Bee keeping, Cider Making, Gardening, spending time with my Grandchildren.

Why you joined the panel:

Share my skills. Keep in contact with some of my favourite people – my patients.

Martin Meechan

About Yourself Martin Meechan

My name is Martin. I am a service user. I have been married for 31 years and she's still the most important person in my life.

Interests

I am a director in the Three Towns Healthy Living Company in Saltcoats. I am a member of the board of Ayr Action for Mental health. I've been on varoius advisory groups with the health board.

Why you joined the panel:

I wanted to know more about mental health issues resources.

Ann Meechan

About Yourself Ann Meechan

Retied now, not working went a great cruise with my Husband

Interests

Reading and Knitting, some times I go out for days out, now and again.

Why you joined the panel:

Find out more about mental health problems, I am a carer for my Husband.

Kay Hall

About Yourself Kay Hall

I have recently retired but, as everybody warned me I’ve found lots of things to do instead. I have two adult children who I like very much even though there isn’t a sign of a grandchild yet.

Interests

I love growing plants when I can be dragged away from a computer. I enjoy travel and in my spare time I enjoy meeting friends and colleagues from all over Europe.

Why you joined the panel:

The pathway for gaining help for mental illness may be improving but it can be very lonely and difficult. I think the Panel is one way I can help other carers.

Hilda Smith

About Yourself Hilda Smith

I am independent cognitive behavioural therapist working in Ayrshire and Glasgow. I am involved with Employee Assistance programmes for various organisations. I do a considerable amount of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training and training in personal development.

Interests

I am interested in travelling and holidays particularly in the Sun. I enjoy going out for a meal with family.

Why you joined the panel:

I am a co-opted member of the panel. I have an interest in mental health in the workplace. I am interested in helping the group develop their skills to become effective at communicating the needs of those they represent.

Morag Ramage

About Yourself

I attend Ailsa ITU - sewing and knitting class and I'm a helper in Recreational therapy. I'm involved in out patient therapy.

Interests

My interests include watching telly, listening to music and doing crosswords.

Why you joined the panel:

To give a voice to patients who find it hard to have a voice for themselves.

Dougie Pickering

About Yourself

I have been married for 28 years to my wife Jean and I have a beautiful smart daughter of 25 who is a teacher.

Interests

My passion in life has been my Trout / Salmon and sea fishing and sports generally ( apart from football).

Why you joined the panel:

I believe passionately that users of mental health services should have a strong and loud voice and more involvement in their care and journey through the services.