Mansel aylward biography

Sir Mansel Aylward CB FLSW (November 1942 – 29 May 2024) was a.
Born in Merthyr Tydfil in November 1942, Mansel's early experiences profoundly impacted his dedication to public service.
Sir Mansel is also Professor of Public Health Education at Cardiff University.

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Mansel Aylward

As a newly-qualified GP, Dr Mansel Aylward found that 80% of his patients had no apparent physical cause for their symptoms: "These were people who had real illnesses, who were wretched and complaining and had reason to do so. But I could not understand where their symptoms were coming from." Attempting to tackle the problem has dominated his professional life.

He left general practice to start his own research company, which he called "Simbec", a combination of the names of his two children, Simon and Rebecca. Among his major research projects was a study of depression in the Merthyr Tydfil Valleys. A spin-off of that study was his interest in the mental and physical effects of hormonal imbalances; and that led him to pioneer hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for the illnesses suffered by menopausal women. Britain's first free HRT clinic was at Cefn.

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A Tribute to Sir Mansel Aylward: A Legacy of Innovation in Health and Social Care

"Mansel was such an inspirational and compassionate human who had the amazing ability to bring all the right people together and make positive change happen," recalls Victoria Bates, Non-Executive Director at Life Sciences Hub Wales.
Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director, adds, "Mansel was the nicest person in the room on every occasion. His warmth brought people together. As witty and humorous as he was intellectually sharp and progressive."

These sentiments perfectly capture the essence of my dear friend, Professor Sir Mansel Aylward CB, who passed away peacefully on the 29th of May 2024.

Mansel was not just a visionary in health and social care innovation; he was a beacon of inspiration whose contributions have profoundly shaped our field and will continue to influence us for years to come. Throughout his distinguished career, Mansel held numerous pivotal roles. He served as Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, and Chief Scientist at the DHSS/DWP in Whitehall for ten ye