Ilora Finlay, Professor the Baroness Finlay of Llandaff has recently become the patron of SVC. Professor Finlay is an honorary professor and former Vice Dean of the University’s School of Medicine and is a consultant in palliative medicine and chronic pain at the Velindre Trust in Cardiff. We are delighted that Professor Finlay has accepted our invitation. SVC will greatly benefit from Professor Finlay’s wealth of knowledge and experience.