Celebrating a Lifetime of Dedication to Health and Care

🌟 Spotlight on Ian Holtby 🌟

Ian is one of those rare individuals who never stops giving. After a long and respected career, he could have chosen a well-earned rest. Instead, he continued to dedicate his time, energy, and expertise to improving local health and care services—this time as a volunteer.

“The worst thing people can do when they retire is to put their feet up,” Ian once said.
And he’s certainly lived by that.

Over the years, Ian has taken on just about every role imaginable. He’s represented HWST on strategic and operational boards, stepped in as Chair at short notice, supported public consultations, and proofread countless reports—always with the goal of making services better for everyone.

What sets Ian apart is not just his experience, but his unwavering belief that everyone deserves access to good quality health and care, without judgement. His kindness, reliability, and quiet determination have made a lasting impact on our team, our partners, and the wider community.

This award is a small way of saying thank you—for the time, the care, and the principles Ian brings to everything he does.

👏 Thank you, Ian. You’re an inspiration, and this recognition is so well deserved.