Our Trustees

Melanie Davies (nee Bowen)

Founder and Trustee, TREAT Trust Wales

I was born in Plymouth in 1964 and grew up in Port Talbot.

In 1980, I was rendered paraplegic due to a motorcycle accident, confining me to a wheelchair.

I was fortunate as a civilian to be accepted for a course of intensive rehabilitation at RAF Chessington, but this also served to underline the deficiencies of rehabilitation services in South Wales.

Since then I have been involved in a variety of charitable endeavours both in the UK and US. I became a trustee of the Wales Sports Centre for the Disable in Cardiff, and forged the link allowing patients from Rookwood Hospital to be brought there to use the modern equipment in a socially exclusive milieu, a scheme which continues to this day.

But for those returning to south-west Wales there was nothing remotely comparable. TREAT's concept was born.

After experiencing breast cancer in 2000, the strategy for TREAT was broadened to include not only those with disability but anyone with an array of life-changing conditions, all of whom might benefit from physical and social re-inclusion in society.

Mike Davies

Chairman and Trustee, TREAT Trust Wales

Born 1941 in Aberystwyth, I was educated at Cardiff High School, University College, Oxford and University College Hospital, London and after obtaining the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons underwent my Specialist Training in Orthopaedics in Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea.

I was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Neath General Hospital in 1979 and, following the transfer of major trauma services, also at Morriston Hospital, Swansea in 1995.

Having a special interest in sporting injuries and a passion for Rugby, I was pleased to serve as Surgeon to Neath RFC, Aberavon RFC, the Welsh Youth Rugby Union and the Welsh under-19 junior World Cup Squads.

I married Karin in 1965 and we had three children, Lizanne, Phil and Chris. I am the proud grandfather of Benjamin Glyndwr.

Sadly, Karin did not live to see him, having died following a stroke shortly before my retirement in 2001.

In 2004, I married Mel whose autobiography, “Never say Die”, we have recently completed and were delighted that it is to be published by Harper Collins in July.

Meyrick Sheen

Vice President & Trustee

I was born 1940 and educated at Dyffryn Grammar School Port Talbot, Neath Technical College and Newport & Monmouthshire College of Education (Business Studies).

My career was in personnel management working for a number of National and International Organisations within the UK. Prior to retirement in 2007, I spent ten years in HR Consultancy covering Administration, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Training and Employment Tribunal Advocacy.

In 1961, I married Irene and we had two children Michael and Joanne. We have three grand-children, Lily Mo, Ellis and Nia.

I have been involved in assisting many charities locally and nationally in the capacity of Presenter, as a Master of Ceremonies and in my role of 'International Lookalike' – Jack Nicholson.

Learning of TREAT’s strategic concept and being impressed by the in-depth Feasibility Study / Draft Charity Business Plan I became the charity’s Vice-President in 2007.

I was proud when my son, Michael, became a Patron and of his subsequent acceptance of the invitation to become TREAT’s President.

Mike Ward (Wardy)

Trustee TREAT Trust Wales

Hi Everyone!

I was born in 1962 in Gorseinon (a town on the outskirts of Swansea in South Wales).

I became quadriplegic in 1983 following a diving accident.  After a little over 4 months I was discharged from the rehab hospital (Rookwood, Llandaff) with little or no prospects of being able to maintain or improve my physical strength, health and wellbeing.   There was simply nowhere that offered a facility that I could exercise in, i.e. accessible equipment and the support I need to use such equipment.

It 2002 following a move to the Swansea City Centre I now attend a gym that fully suits my needs, a facility which is only accessible through a doctor’s referral.

I’m a Tenant Board Member for Coastal Housing Association with a main interest in supported and adapted accommodation.  I’m also Treasurer and Committee Member for the Swansea Disability Forum having a keen and personal interest in ways to improve quality of life for those with a disability

I will always remain enthusiastic about anything that cries out ‘Fully Inclusive’ and simply ‘Access for everyone’, and was delighted to be asked to become a Trustee of Treat Trust Wales.

Here’s to a ‘healthier future’ for ‘Everyone’!

Lyn Johnson

Exercise Therapist & Trustee

I was born in 1951 in Neath. I married Pam in 1972 and have two children and two grandchildren.

In my youth I played rugby for Neath Athletic Colts, but my rugby career ended with a knee injury at 21 years of age.  This led me to take up Karate, and as a 3^rd Dan Instructor, taught Shotokan Karate for 27 years and represented Wales at International level.  Then I decided to take up triathlon and have competed at Sprint, Olympic and Ironman distances.

I feel so fortunate to have been healthy enough to have been able to enjoy the experiences that taking part in these different sports has made possible.

My involvement with TREAT came about through my experience over the past 15 years as an Exercise Therapist.  I am employed at the Kingsway Surgery, Swansea, where I am referred patients with chronic diseases or disabilities.  I also take referrals from Morriston and Singleton hospitals for Phase IV Cardiac and COPD Rehabilitation.

Hopefully my involvement with TREAT will help others who are less fortunate to improve their quality of life and gain the independence they need to achieve their goals in life and change their lives for the better.

Jane Boyes

Trustee TREAT Trust Wales

Jane Boyes is Managing Director and Chairman of Boyes Rees Architects, one of Wales’ largest and most dynamic architectural practices.

A graduate from the Welsh School of Architecture, after achieving her architectural qualifications, Jane successfully pioneered within the industry and, in 1994 went on to take over the practice where she then worked  (HDW Architects)  in a management buy-out. This led to the birth of Boyes Rees Architects.

Strategically managing and growing the practice, Boyes Rees has gone on to design a host of landmark and award-winning buildings throughout the country, both within private and public sector, with Jane at the helm of the business.

Winner of the title ‘Welsh Woman of the Year 2008’ in the category for construction and the built environment, individually, Jane has contributed to and facilitated the design of buildings across healthcare, commercial, residential, education, leisure, industrial sectors throughout the UK. Through this work, she has demonstrated a particular interest and involvement in healthcare design and was a key designer for the celebrated Children's Hospital for Wales as well as a host of healthcare projects for clients across South and West Wales, which, ultimately, aim to benefit the lives of the local communities which they serve.

As well as concentrating on her own design practice and its business needs, Jane is proactive in bringing benefits to collegues, co-workers and competitors alike within the industry, dedicating time to her active roles within organisations including the National Association of Women in Property, the Forum for the Built Environment, the Concrete Society, and the Construction Skills Network. All of these national networking forums aim to improve industry links for their members and Jane contributes by helping to drive initiatives forward at regional level.

Andy Maggs

Trustee TREAT Trust Wales

Andy is a Chartered and HPC Registered Physiotherapist. Graduated from the School of Remedial Gymnastics and Recreational Therapy, University Hospital of Wales, School of Medicine, becoming a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in 1985.

Andy worked in the NHS for a number of years, becoming Head Physiotherapist for the Llanelli Dinefwr NHS Trust in 1994.

In the year 2000, Andy had a career change and worked in the field of professional rugby as physiotherapist to the Swansea and more recently Osprey rugby teams. Andy was also involved with the Welsh Rugby squad touring South Africa, Australia, Japan, and America and covered the Six Nations Championship. Andy has also worked with the Welsh Football Association and Swansea City football team.

In June 2009 Andy took up the post of Head Physiotherapist at the Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea where he runs a busy outpatient unit, specializing in the rehabilitation of neuromuscular conditions and sports injuries.

Andy is happily married to his wife Sharon and has the same rugby loving teenage son called Thomas.

Sharon Maggs

Trustee TREAT Trust Wales

Sharonis a Chartered and HPC Registered Physiotherapist. Graduated from the School of Physiotherapy, University Hospital of Wales, School of Medicine, becoming a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in 1986.

Sharonnow works at Morriston Hospital in the role of clinical lead of the physiotherapy team covering the Trauma and Orthopaedic units at the hospital.

Sharonhas a wealth of experience in the clinical fields of both orthopaedic and sports medicine. Sharon has been senior physiotherapist to the Welsh and Great Britain Women’s’ hockey teams along with the Swansea City football and Llanelli rugby teams.

Sharonruns her own Private Physiotherapy clinic where she specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal conditions and is presently working closely with a number of Wales’ elite sports people.

Sharonis also involved in research and is currently working in the field of shoulder research following shoulder arthroplasty surgery.

Sharonis married to her husband Andy and has a sporting mad teenage son called Thomas.

Bob Leyshon

Vice-Chairman & Trustee TREAT Trust Wales

Tony Dowrick

Treasurer & Trustee TREAT Trust Wales

Dougie Russell

Trustee TREAT Trust Wales