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Who our Council members are

The Council is made up of twelve members: six lay people and six nurses or midwives, from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, all appointed by the Privy Council.

  • Ron Barclay-Smith (Chair)
  • Anna Walker CB
  • Dr Lynne Wigens OBE
  • Lindsay Foyster
  • Deborah Harris-Ugbomah FCA
  • Claire Johnston
  • Eileen McEneaney MBE
  • Dr Margaret McGuire
  • Flo Panel-Coates
  • Nadine Pemberton Jn Baptiste
  • Sue Whelan Tracy
  • Rhiannon Beaumont-Wood
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  • Last updated: 01/04/2025

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