Meet the team
We are able to provide a comprehensive range of services and resources to address the needs of people living with dementia thanks to the dedication, expertise and skills of our team.
Dr Jay Chauhan PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Dr Jay Chauhan is the Chief Executive Officer of AMBA Care Solutions, with over 30 years’ senior management experience across the private, public and voluntary sectors. His career spans housing, health and regeneration, including key leadership roles:
- CEO of a Housing Group he founded to serve marginalised communities
- Director of Community Business Development at George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton
Jay has a proven ability to develop and implement effective strategies, build strong professional relationships, and consistently meet critical deadlines. His leadership is underpinned by a strong ethical and social awareness.
Areas of Expertise:
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Organisational and staff development
- Management of change
- Communication and negotiation
He is committed to developing initiatives that provide tangible benefits to individuals and communities.
Ruth Chauhan FRSPH MSc (Healthcare Ethics & Law)
Director of Health, Wellbeing & Dementia Services
Ruth Chauhan is an experienced independent consultant with over 35 years in senior nursing and management roles within the NHS, both in hospitals and the community. With a strong background in Health Visiting and Nursing, she brings deep expertise in health promotion, illness prevention, and the care of older adults—especially those living with dementia.
She is supported by a dedicated team of self-employed associates and volunteers in delivering AMBA Care’s services.
Qualifications and Expertise:
- Registered Nurse and Midwife
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Lecturer and Educator
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health
- Master’s in Healthcare Ethics & Law – University of Birmingham
- Expert in person-centred care for older adults with long-term conditions
- Skilled communicator and developer of evidence-based wellbeing programmes
At AMBA Care, Ruth leads initiatives to:
- Improve physical and mental health
- Promote wellbeing
- Reduce health inequalities by addressing wider determinants of health
Our Associates
We collaborate with leading professionals across health, social care and academia, who bring valuable expertise to AMBA Care Solutions:
David Truswell
- Executive Director, Dementia Alliance for Culture and Ethnicity
- Director of Some Fresh Thinking
- Former Dementia Implementation Lead, Commissioning Support for London
- Writer and advocate for improved dementia services in BAME communities
Professor Vinod Patel
- Professor in Clinical Studies, Warwick Medical School
- Honorary Consultant Physician, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Professor Peter Kevern
- Professor of Values in Health and Social Care, Staffordshire University
Professor Mark Johnson
- Emeritus Professor of Diversity in Health and Social Care, De Montfort University, Leicester
Dr Arun Sukumar
- Associate Professor, Coventry University
- Expert in technology entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems
- Fellow of the RSA and HE, Member of ISBE
Support Team & Volunteers
A dedicated team of self-employed associates and volunteers supports the delivery of our projects and services. Their commitment enables us to expand our reach and meet the growing demand for our work.
Volunteering Opportunities
Our work would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. You can help us change lives — and gain valuable experience and friendships along the way.
We recruit and train volunteers to deliver face-to-face support. It is more important than ever that we continue to provide help to those facing challenges following the impact of the pandemic on physical and mental health.
Interested in volunteering?
📞 Contact: Ruth Chauhan – 07974 727223
📧 Email: ruth@amba-uk.org
We also welcome ideas for fundraising and collaboration to help us provide additional support and training opportunities.