Meet a Changemaker: Gill Tan, Volunteer

Gill has lived in Newham for 30 years. She has a background in social work and working in children’s centres, as well as in an Asian Women’s Refuge, providing support and care to women. Her passion lies in health promotion and raising awareness; she firmly believes that prevention is better than cure. During COVID-19, she took on a leadership role coordinating Asian community members. Her primary focus was to provide language translation services, facilitating better understanding and uptake of vaccinations and other essential health services during the lockdown. Her work enabled Chinese communities to embrace vaccination and adhere to safety guidelines.