Alessandra Sherman
National Programme Lead
Alessandra has a wide range of experience in IT, cyber, security and change project and programme management. Accountable for the delivery and development of national surveys for the NHS and CQC where she is responsible for the design, management, delivery and financial performance of a range of research projects, to facilitate the delivery of high-quality health and social care within the UK.
Prior to joining Picker, she spent many years leading a team of consultants with the IT, Cyber, Business Transformation and change environments for companies like Innovate UK, Local and National Government, Vodafone and others, both within the UK, Europe and beyond.
Alessandra has gained a wealth of experience in large- and small-scale projects over many years. She has developed customer user experience across a range of areas.
Alessandra has post-graduate degrees from Bristol University and Durham University.
Alessandra Sherman has worked on
See all our research and insightsAlmost half of all hospital inpatients want to be more involved in their care and treatment, survey shows
The survey, conducted by Picker on behalf of the Care Quality Commission, asked recent hospital patients about their experiences from admission through to care after their discharge.
The Cancer Patient Experience Survey shows overall experiences have improved, but more support is still needed
The vast majority of people living with and beyond cancer rate their overall NHS care highly – despite tens of thousands not receiving enough care, support, or practical advice.
The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2019
The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey – conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic – asked people living with and beyond cancer about all aspects of their treatment and care.