Barbara Neil

Natalie Don-Innes, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, has approved the reappointment of Barbara Neil as a member of the Children’s Hearings Scotland Board.

Barbara is a Lead Practitioner at a social care developer and provider, where she supports people who are experiencing social issues such as homelessness, addictions, complex PTSD, depression and domestic violence.

Care experienced

Barbara has personal experience of Scotland’s care system and has practised as a Panel Member for North Ayrshire.

‘Barbara brings a wealth of directly relevant experience, insight, and expertise to her role on the Board at CHS, and we’re grateful to have her guiding our strategy and work. I am delighted that she has been reappointed our Board for an additional term, and I know she will continue to work for the best outcomes for children and young people.”

– Katharina Kasper, Chair of the Board of Children’s Hearings Scotland

Barbara’s third two-year term will run from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2027. You can read about the other members of our Board on our Meet the Team pages, and read more about this appointment on the Scottish Government website.