NHS Education for Scotland
A skilled and sustainable workforce for a healthier Scotland
NHS Education for Scotland
A skilled and sustainable workforce for a healthier Scotland
Nigel Henderson Biography
Nigel Henderson has worked in mental health in Scotland since 1979. He is qualified as both a mental health nurse (RMN) and general nurse (RGN).
Nigel joined Penumbra in 1991 and was Chief Executive from 1999 until retiring in 2021.
Nigel brings to the Board of NHS Education Scotland significant experience of developing, leading, managing, designing and delivering innovative mental health and social care services.
Since leaving Penumbra, Nigel has been working with the Scottish Government as the National Lead for Suicidal Crisis Support. This work was completed in April 2023.
In a voluntary capacity, Nigel is the current chair of IRISS (Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services) and a former President (2014-2018) and now a senior policy adviser to the board of Mental Health Europe.
Previously, Nigel has held public appointments as a board member of NHS Health Scotland (2003-2011) and the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (2011-2017).
