MEET THE TEAM
The iCG team is made up of a small group of experienced individuals with a wealth of knowledge in and out of the care sector.
THE iCG TEAM
JOHN PATTINSON
CEO
John is delighted to have taken guardianship of iCG and welcomes the challenge of steering the organisation over the years ahead. Having recently been successful in his bid to take ownership of iCG, John is making it his mission to support the social care industry and work with members to ensure they are both effective businesses and excellent care delivery services too.
Working with some strategic partners, John will be shaping the offer from iCG to support members with the two key objectives above and will be seeking to expand the reach of iCG to create an even stronger voice for the independent social care sector.
When asked how he feels about the challenges, John said “I have a triple aim for iCG. I want to be an effective membership organisation for our subscribers, I have to create financial sustainability for the longer term and ensure that iCG is a credible representative of those in our industry”.
BRIAN JOHNSON
Marketing Executive
Brian has been in marketing for 37 years, specialising in corporate identity, design for print and video production. As a freelancer, he has worked on major projects for the likes of Marks & Spencer, Puma Sportswear, Rowntrees of York, Silentnight Beds and Sealy UK.
Brian joined iCG in 2023 in a part-time basis and among his projects has been the refreshment of iCG’s corporate image, website and communications and the ‘Who Cares?’ song (which he co-wrote and produced) and the accompanying video, which he directed and edited.
DEBBIE PATTINSON
Business Manager
Debbie has been a regional commissioner at NHS England and brings with her other experience, such governance, audit and contract management. She has worked in health and social care, as well as the voluntary sector, where she was held the company secretary role for the board of a charity.
Debbie’s particular skills in project management and governance will be key to the successful delivery of the cyber security programme iCG is steering for social care providers in North Yorkshire and York.
JANICE RISELEY
Business Support Officer
Janice worked for many years as a Senior Contract Manager for the NHS, working with both Mental Health and Continuing Care providers, as well as linking up with Service Users and partners, such as Social Services and NHS Hospitals. She also signed off on care packages, so is aware of the needs from both a service user and provider’s perspective.
Janice worked for an excellent care provider in the Yorkshire area and prior to that, worked in the Travel in Yorkshire and London.
iCG Honorary President
MIKE PADGHAM
Mike Padgham is a leading and influential figure in social care, having worked in the sector for more than 35 years.
He is Executive Chair of the family-owned and award-winning Saint Cecilia’s Care Group in North Yorkshire and was a founding member of iCG at its inception 22 years ago. Under his 23 year guidance, iCG became a national voice for social care in the region and nationally. In 2025, Mike was made Honourary President of iCG and continues to work closely with the group..
Mike was also Chair of the Homecare Association for 10 years and recently became a Board member of the influential Care Association Alliance.
