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About Us...
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Established in the later 1990s, About Face - Poole is a registered charity that supports people who have cancer of the head and neck. The Charity provides one-to-one and group support for patients and their families and carers. It also provides a specialised facility at the About Face Centre in Poole for the further education and training of health professionals in the head and neck cancer disciplines.
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OUR TRUSTEES
 Anthony (Tony) Pigott - Chair
Dr Tony has had a number of links with About Face over recent years. Tony was a Senior Lecturer at the London Foot Hospital (part of UCL). Later, he was seconded to the London University Careers Service. He is a fellow of the Linnean Society of London and has a PhD. Tony succeeded Mervyn Bright to the Chairmanship of the charity upon Mervyn's retirement in 2009.
Jo Bell
Jo, originally from a nursing background, has held senior NHS posts at Dorchester and Royal Bournemouth hospitals.
Christine Brienne
Christine is a Project Manager and runs coaching practice, Creative Step. She became a Trustee in 2003 after having been involved with About Face as an adviser. She is managing the support group and the charity's website.
Frances Burden
Very effective fund raiser, Frances brings banking experience to the Trustee Board. The annual Christchurch barn dance is only one of Frances's claims to fame.
Mavis Dale
Mavis is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. Having undergone facial surgery for mouth cancer under Ilanko Ilankovan, she has supported patients one-to-one at About Face for many years and is founder member of the charity's support group. Mavis is a living testament to survival of head and neck cancer and many seek her advice
Nick Hanham
Nick is the 'practical specialist' on the About Face Board and is often seen around the About Face Centre with screwdriver and spirit level. Nick is married to facial cancer survivor and support group member Sue. He became a Trustee in early 2009.
Regina Ilankovan
Regina joined the Board of Trustees in January 2010. She is a general dental practitioner, practising in Southbourne, Dorset.
 Velupillai (Ilanko) Ilankovan, Maxillofacial Consultant Surgeon
Dually trained specialist, qualified both as a dentist and as a doctor, Mr Ilankovan has worked in Dorset for over 10 years and initiated the growth of the MaxFax departments at both Poole and Dorchester hospitals. Original founder of About Face.
Wayne Miller
Wayne is a solicitor who joined the Board of Trustees in October 2001.
Sajjad Walji, Maxillofacial Consultant Surgeon
Peter Wood
Peter, Chairman of Westover Group, has a lifetime's retail motor experience. He joined the Board in 2009, but had supported the charity throughout the Butterfly Appeal capital project.
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