Chris Lynch
About Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch serves as an Equality Improvement Leader and has held various roles in mental health and healthcare organizations, including NHS Cheshire CCG and NHS England. With a background in psychology and business administration, he has extensive experience in advisory and leadership positions focused on mental health improvement.
Current Role at Mind
Chris Lynch serves as the Equality Improvement Leader at Mind, a role he has held since 2018. In this position, he focuses on enhancing equality within mental health services. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote inclusivity and improve access to mental health resources.
Work at NHS and Advisory Roles
Lynch is actively involved in multiple roles within the NHS. Since 2020, he has been a Governing Body Lay Member at NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Additionally, he has served as Co-chair of the Adult Mental Health Team Advisory Network at NHS England since 2021. His contributions in these roles aim to improve mental health services and ensure that patient perspectives are considered in decision-making.
Previous Experience at The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Lynch has extensive experience with The Royal College of Psychiatrists, where he held various positions from 2017 to 2020. He served as National Advisor, Expert by Experience, and Co-Chair, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving mental health care. His involvement included providing insights based on lived experiences to inform policy and practice.
Educational Background
Chris Lynch studied at Staffordshire University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management from 1995 to 1999. He also attended the University of Chester, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his work in mental health and equality improvement.
Involvement with UCL
Lynch has been an Advisory Board Member at University College London (UCL) since 2019. He is also a member of the Lived Experience Working Group at UCL, where he contributes to discussions and initiatives that integrate lived experiences into academic and practical applications in mental health.