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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.

  • Sir David Warren, Chair
  • Professor Karen Cox
  • Ruth Walker MBE
  • Derek Pretty
  • Marta Phillips OBE
  • Sir Hugh Bayley
  • Claire Johnston
  • Eileen McEneaney MBE 
  • Anna Walker CB
  • Sue Whelan Tracy 
  • Dr Lynne Wigens OBE
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  • Last updated: 07/02/2022

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