"Our reports are clear, concise and give commissioners the information they need to move forward with confidence."
Lesley Sargeant
Partner
Telephone: 0207 494 5670
Mobile: 07970 777157
Email: lesleysargeant@verita.net
Lesley was one of Verita's founders. Since joining Verita in an executive role in February 2009, she has taken an active role in a number of high-profile reviews and leads in the independent review of complaints. She also advises on all aspects of communication relating to investigations including media handling. Before joining Verita, she was a director of Freshwater Healthcare (formerly CLEAR), a consultancy offering specialist communication advice, training and change management to public sector organisations. Between 1984 and 1994 she held senior posts in the NHS. Before that she worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva.
Specialist areas
- Independent review of complaints
- Media handling
- Governance
Recent investigations
- Independent review of complaints for the Lottery Forum and Arts Council
- Criminal Record Bureau checks at a foundation trust
- Mental health investigations in the Midlands