LEADERS at the Danshell Group have promoted Mick Batey to become manager of its Chesterholme hospital in Hexham.

Mick is a highly experienced learning disability nurse, having worked for 26 years in the health and social care sectors in nursing and management roles.

He is well-versed in delivering training and specialising in positive behavioural support.

He began working at Chesterholme as a staff nurse and progressed to charge nurse before taking over as manager of the hospital.

β€œIt is really satisfying to work for an organisation that focuses on supporting service users to lead as independent and fulfilling lives as possible,” Mick said.