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Hello, I’m Dr Robert Varnam. I am an improvement and leadership coach with a background as a GP, improvement leader and Director of Primary Care Improvement at NHS England. I live in Manchester, UK and work across the UK and internationally.
For 25 years I worked as a doctor in inner city Manchester, serving a vibrant and diverse community. I also have a background in researching and leading quality improvement. Over the last decade, I have been at the forefront of national NHS policy for integrated care, primary care transformation and improvement leadership.
Most recently I worked as national Director of Primary Care Improvement at NHS England and NHS Improvement. I have now stepped aside in order to spend more of my time providing hands-on support to leaders, particularly in health, care and community development.
I am passionate about supporting leaders and teams to improve what they do without working harder. I am interested both in small and large scale change.
Some highlights of my career so far:
Outside my very fulfilling working life, I have helped establish two charities, and served on their boards, helping to grow their reach and impact. I have led volunteer teams of up to 150 people, and coached others to take up similar responsibilities. I still serve my local church as a volunteer, and coach leaders in churches as well as charities in the UK and South Africa. I am married to the amazing Emma Varnam, and we live the happiest of lives with our son and cat, enjoying the garden, walking and friends.
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